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Ricardo Caton

HIST101 · HIST327 · HIST3270 · HIST308 · 67 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
56.72%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

Take him if and structured exams, but if you need a low-pressure easy A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardReading HeavyPassionate LecturesPolarizing Teaching StyleTough GraderQuiz and Exam Heavy
  • Students often praise his passion, lectures, and clear course structure.
  • The course usually , and exams.
  • Reviews are sharply split, with some students calling him excellent and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Many students earned A grades, but comments repeatedly say the A , and discussion work.

, while in-person evidence is more mixed because several students report harsh grading or withdrawals.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

The material is not usually described as conceptually impossible, but the and .

Online courses sound more structured and predictable, while and dependent on attendance.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

44/100

Online attendance is often not required, but to passing.

Online reviews mostly show flexible attendance, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

and can keep up with reading, but many warn against him because of grading and attitude concerns.

Online reviews are generally more positive and predictable, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

43/100

Grades can be good for students who follow the structure, but many comments call him a tough or .

Format shift

Online grading seems clearer through quizzes and discussions, while and fairness.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

The workload is heavy because many reviews mention lots of .

Format shift

Online workload is steady and repetitive, while , and exams.

Teaching experience

Average

60/100

His teaching is highly polarizing, with strong praise for passion and lectures but serious complaints about clarity, tone, and support.

Format shift

Online reviews are more consistently positive about structure, while and severe criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Assessment leans toward quizzes and exams, with discussions, reading, and occasional presentations also appearing.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, discussion boards, and exams, while , and presentations.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are more polarized, with strong praise for lectures but , and essay-heavy exams.

Main concern

The main concern is strict attendance and .

What students said

“He is extremely passionate about what he teaches and it shows in his lectures.”
HIST327
“Professor Caton doesnt grade fairly at all I dropped the class to save my gpa”
HIST327
“ and taken every day.”
HIST308

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe a structured but reading-heavy class with , and .

Main concern

The and .

What students said

“There's a lot of , but it is all very valuable information.”
HIST327
“You will fail if you do not put in the work.”
HIST327
“ and a quiz.”
HIST308

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The exam style appears standard to demanding, with quizzes and exams tied closely to lectures, readings, and notes, but reviews .

Weekly QuizzesThree ExamsEssay ExamsDiscussion BoardsPresentation Final

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and presentations, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Essay ExamsShort QuizzesPresentation FinalAttendance-Based Class
“We had a and maybe 3 essay exams.”
HIST327
“Tests are 3 short answers and .”
HIST327
“ .”
HIST327

Online

Online reviews support quizzes, discussion boards, and multiple exams, but they do not clearly .

Weekly QuizzesDiscussion BoardsThree ExamsQuiz-Based Exams
“ , and 3 exams total.”
HIST327
“The if you do well on the quizzes.”
HIST327
“3 exams throughout the course, questions !”
HIST308

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You will fail if you do not put in the work.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

60/100

“He is extremely passionate about what he teaches and it shows in his lectures.”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

“There's lots of but it's to help you pass the 3 exams & quizzes.”

⚖️

43/100

“He grades 2 hard on discussions that you won't be passing this class with more than a B.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The lecture is really interesting and clear.
  • His teaching and lectures are inspirational.
  • Teaching style lacks clarity causing drop in gpa if you are a 4.0

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You can get an A if you read and .
  • Just show up and pay attention along with and you will pass.
  • effort is ever enough

Theme 3

📝 About Exams and Workload

  • , and 3 exams total.
  • , however he provides the questions beforehand.
  • This professor mostly

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

67

Lifetime ratings

83/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across online and in-person formats from 2018 to 2026, with rich but highly polarized evidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 52
1 out of 523

Course coverage

HIST32735 reviews
HIST30810 reviews
HIST1014 reviews
HIST32701 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 5 · A 16

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 1 · C- 3

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

16

Audit/No Grade 4 · Drop/Withdrawal 7 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1