Craig Matthews

HIST170 · 1 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 78/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
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Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you want an engaging history class where effort and participation are rewarded.

Best fit · Effort For RewardWitty LecturerExtra Credit HeavyCurved TestsParticipation Helps

He is knowledgeable and engaging in U.S. history.
and .
Participation and visible effort matter for doing well.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Getting an A looks manageable because and .

Evidence .

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The content appears standard for U.S. history, with learning helped by an engaging instructor rather than described as effortless.

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Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

78/100

Recommended because he is witty, knowledgeable, and .

Evidence .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

because the review mentions many extra points and .

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Workload

Moderate

60/100

The workload is not described as heavy, but students still need participation and effort.

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Teaching experience

Good

76/100

He is described as witty and very knowledgeable, with a class where students learn interesting material.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

75/100

The only specific assessment evidence mentions tests and curves.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The in-person review describes a witty, knowledgeable teacher and .

Main concern

You need to participate and show effort.

What students said

“ and .”
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“If he sees you participate and actually trying, you'll get through this class and learn some cool things.”
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Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Tests appear student-friendly because the review and .

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Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as , but reviews do not clearly prove book, proctoring, or final format.

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“ and .”
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Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If he sees you participate and actually trying, you'll get through this class and learn some cool things.”
Voice snapshots generated from 1 review, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: Low.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Very witty and extremely well verse in U.S history.”

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88/100

“ and .”

👍 Recommendation Value

78/100

“If he sees you participate and actually trying, you'll get through this class and learn some cool things.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Very witty and extremely well verse in U.S history.
you'll get through this class and learn some cool things.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

and .
If he sees you participate and actually trying, you'll get through this class

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

28/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is low because there is only one older review, even though and teaching details.

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Course coverage

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Craig Matthews

x x if you want an engaging history class where effort and participation are rewarded.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Standard

Recommended

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ x x

👍 Recommendation Value

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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if you want an engaging history class where effort and participation are rewarded.

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