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Christopher Padgett

HIS311 · HST307 · HIST310 · HIDT311 · GOODCLASS · HIST307 · HISTORY · HIST311 · 237 lifetime ratings

AI rating
12/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
7.55%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

unless you specifically want a demanding history-writing course and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh graderHeavy readingUnclear expectationsEssay heavyAvoid for easy A
  • as harsh, unforgiving, and frustrating.
  • The workload is heavy, with , and lecture-based expectations.
  • A small minority of serious history learners value the rigor, but most students warn others away.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

10/100

Even students who work hard often report low grades, harsh deductions, and unusually high writing expectations.

Online and in person reviews both warn that this is not an easy A, with online complaints being more frequent and severe.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

18/100

The course content is treated like critical historical analysis with , and demanding interpretation.

Online reviews emphasize reading and essays, while in , and critical analysis expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

Attendance rules vary by section, but while others say attendance is not required.

and , while in person reviews also vary across sections.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

8/100

Most students explicitly say to avoid him because , and workload is heavy.

Both formats have avoidance warnings, but the online section has the strongest concentration of recent negative comments.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

5/100

Students repeatedly say one mistake can cause severe grade loss and that .

Format shift

Online reviews contain the , while in person reviews independently confirm the same issue.

Workload

Overwhelming

8/100

Reviews repeatedly , and time-consuming lecture work.

Format shift

Online workload centers on reading and essays, while in , and critical discussions.

Teaching experience

Awful

18/100

Many students describe him as , and difficult to communicate with.

Format shift

Online reviews and communication, while in person reviews criticize lecture style and support.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

The course , and writing-based analysis, with some tests or exams in certain sections.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize essays and written assignments, while in person reviews mention both written work and exams.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person reviews are also mostly negative, though one review says serious history students can learn from him.

Main concern

Students report , and little useful help.

What students said

“Never felt more set up to fail by a professor”
HIST310
“ .”
HIST307
“If you want an easy grade this isnt the class.”
HIST307

Remote format

Online

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are strongly negative, with repeated complaints about harsh , and .

Main concern

Students say small mistakes can heavily damage grades and .

What students said

“Please !!”
HIST307
“one mistake on an .”
HIST307
“This is the hardest C I've ever worked for in my life.”
HIST311

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because some reviews mention no quizzes or tests, while , and finals.

Essay MidtermEssay FinalNo Exams Reported In Some SectionsTest Heavy In Some SectionsStrict Writing Standards

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention hard exams or no exams depending on section, but .

Hard Exams ReportedNo Exams Reported In One Review
“The if you arent studying.”
HIST307
“Even though and home works very critically.”
HIS311

Online

Online reviews support essay-heavy midterm or , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Essay MidtermEssay FinalNo Exams Reported In Some Sections
“1300 word essays for the .”
HIST307
“ but expect to write A LOT and READ all the material provided.”
HIST310

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you are looking for an easy A this is not the class for you.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

5/100

“one mistake on an .”

📚 Workload Pressure

8/100

“Lots of writing and reading. I have never had to work so hard for a C in my life.”

🚫 Recommendation Risk

8/100

“Take another professor if you can.”

Theme 1

⚖️

  • as a teacher
  • The .
  • Takes forever to grade and grades harshly.

Theme 2

📚 About Reading and Writing

  • 10 assignments that .
  • Read 3 WHOLE books.
  • but expect to write A LOT and READ all the material provided.

Theme 3

🚫 About Student Experience

  • !!
  • Most life draining class I have ever taken.
  • This class has left a negative impact on my wellbeing.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

237

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 detailed reviews across formats and years, with , and communication.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 587
4 out of 536
3 out of 529
2 out of 526
1 out of 559

Course coverage

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HIST3118 reviews
HIST3107 reviews
HIDT3114 reviews
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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 2 · A- 4

B range

10

B+ 2 · B 7 · B- 1

C range

14

C+ 5 · C 7 · C- 2

D range

6

D+ 1 · D 5

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3