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Lawrence Smith

ESTU2270 · HIST101 · HIST102ESTU1 · HIST175 · HIST102 · HISTORY102 · ETHNIC1 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you can keep up with and accept that tests may reward independent study more than lectures.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTextbook-Driven TestsPassionate LecturerTough GraderExtra CreditMixed Teaching Value
  • Grades often depend more on reading the textbook than attending lectures.
  • Many students find him passionate and funny, but others say .
  • The class can be an A with , but grading and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic for students who consistently read and use , but it is not a free grade because tests and .

Online reviews make the A look easier with few assignments, while and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

The history content is not usually described as conceptually hard, but the and .

Online reviews describe a lighter structure, while in-person reviews more often mention dense lectures and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

and sometimes tied to participation, but the comments do not consistently prove a .

Online evidence emphasizes showing up and doing work, while but reading matters more.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

and his personality, but many warn against him because lectures may not prepare them well for exams.

Online recommendations are more positive overall, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

appears often, but several students call him tough, not lenient, or harsh on papers.

Format shift

and more often, while in-person reviews include repeated tough-grader complaints.

Workload

Moderate

57/100

Assignments are often few, but the .

Format shift

Online workload looks lighter with few assignments, while reading and notes.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

He is often described as passionate, funny, and caring, but many students say his teaching does not match what is tested.

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly favorable except one very negative review, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades , and occasional papers or discussion posts.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize tests and papers and participation.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are sharply mixed, with praise for passion and humor but repeated complaints that and .

Main concern

and may not align closely with lectures.

What students said

“The tests are 90% from the reading.”
HIST101
“All the text questions come from the textbook.”
HIST175
“It is an easy A if you just participate and attend all classes.”
HIST102ESTU1

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe a mostly manageable reading-and-test class with , though one student strongly disliked the lack of teaching and .

Main concern

You may need to learn mostly from textbook chapters and videos.

What students said

“Doesn't really teach you anything, he just tells you to read the textbook chapters and watch videos so you end up doing his job.”
HIST101
“There's barely any assignments, most of the grades are the and they're not too hard!”
HIST101
“He requires you to read the text book, which is for if you want to pass with an A.”
HISTORY102

Exam style

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Reviews clearly show textbook-based quizzes and , but they do not clearly prove open-book rules or proctoring requirements.

Textbook-Based TestsQuiz HeavyMidtermFinalExtra Credit Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly describe textbook-based quizzes, tests, a midterm, and a but no clear proof of closed-book policy.

Textbook-Based TestsMidtermFinalExtra Credit Questions
“The tests are 90% from the reading.”
HIST101
“The exams are 80% textbook, 20% lecture notes so make sure you are present and studying.”
HIST102ESTU1
“ .”
HISTORY102

Online

Online reviews mention tests about once a month and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Monthly TestsQuiz HeavyTextbook Reading Required
“most of the grades are the and they're not too hard!”
HIST101
“Class is quiz heavy.”
HIST101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Smith was great. Hes super relaxed and his lectures are hilarious. You wont pass the class unless you read the textbook.”

Voice snapshots generated from 27 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject.”

📚 Reading Requirement

56/100

“You wont pass the class unless you read the textbook.”

⚖️

48/100

“Dr. Smith is a . He isn't lenient, so if you miss an .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject.
  • His lectures are hilarious.
  • All around he doesn't teach at all.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It is an easy A if you just participate and attend all classes.
  • You gotta study and work for your grade.
  • He's a , but follow all the instructions he gives you down to the 't' and you'll be fine.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

  • The tests are 90% from the reading.
  • .
  • The exams are 80% textbook, 20% lecture notes so make sure you are present and studying.

Data context

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Analysis sample

27

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The 27 reviews span many years, include both formats, and as the central pattern.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 50
1 out of 55

Course coverage

HIST10117 reviews
HIST1024 reviews
HISTORY1022 reviews
ESTU22701 review
ETHNIC11 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 4 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2