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Richard Reck

HISTG150 · HIST161 · HIST150 · HISTG162 · HIST190 · HIST195 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
99/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
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Difficulty
1.8

The decision

if you want a very manageable history class and can use the textbook and study guides independently.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AHelpfulOrganized Online ClassQuiz BasedTextbook Needed
  • Students repeatedly call the class an easy A with .
  • The course is mostly self-directed and textbook-based.
  • Assessment relies heavily on weekly quizzes, often with dropped low scores and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Most students call it an easy A because are provided, and low quiz scores are dropped.

The single online review and most in-person-coded reviews agree the class is very easy for prepared students.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

The history material is described as straightforward, especially with prior high school history and textbook support.

, though many in-person-coded reviews are actually describing online-style courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

95/100

The class is largely self-directed or online-style, and reviews .

Online and in-person-coded reviews both support high flexibility, with .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Students strongly recommend him because the , and unusually easy to manage.

The online review is very positive, and most in-person-coded reviews also recommend the class despite one political-bias complaint.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

, and repeated easy-A comments show very lenient grading.

Format shift

Both online and .

Workload

Light

88/100

Work is usually weekly quizzes and study guides, often requiring only one or two hours of preparation.

Format shift

Both formats describe light, predictable work centered on quizzes and textbook use.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students describe him as , and clear about expectations.

Format shift

The online review is strongly positive, and and help.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

95/100

Assessment is dominated by frequent quizzes or exams, with several reviews saying there is .

Format shift

as the main assessment method.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person-coded reviews mostly describe a self-directed, quiz-based online-style class that is easy with study guides and the textbook.

Main concern

The main concern is that students who dislike quizzes or self-directed learning may struggle.

What students said

“This class was so easy that I didn't even need to take the last 2 quizzes and I still get an A”
HISTG162
“Self-directed class.”
HISTG150
“ ”
HIST190

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

The one online review and the class is an easy A, but the textbook is needed.

Main concern

The only concern is needing the textbook for many exams.

What students said

“Extremely helpful. Easy A.”
HIST161
“You will absolutely need the textbook.”
HIST161

Exam style

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The exam structure is student-friendly because quizzes are textbook-supported, guided, and often replace midterms or finals.

Textbook Supported QuizzesStudy GuidesDropped Low QuizzesNo Midterm or FinalNotes or Book Referenced

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

92/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person-coded reviews describe quiz-based assessment with , and .

13 QuizzesDropped Low QuizzesStudy GuidesNo Midterm or FinalTextbook Referenced
“13 quizzes total ( ).”
HIST190
“the lowest 2 quizzes of 13 are dropped.”
HISTG150
“have your textbook open !”
HISTG162

Online

The online review mentions 11 or 12 exams and says the textbook is needed, but it .

Many ExamsTextbook Needed
“There are 11 or 12 exams.”
HIST161
“You will absolutely need the textbook.”
HIST161

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Extremely helpful. Easy A. You will absolutely need the textbook.”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and quiz structure. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“He will help you to get the letter A as well as gain the knowledge.”

📈 Easy A

94/100

“Extremely easy A, just study the terms 1hr earlier and he does give you a study guide/will answer your Q's!”

📝 Assessment Style

95/100

“13 quizzes total ( ).”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easy A.
  • This class was so easy that I didn't even need to take the last 2 quizzes and I still get an A
  • all around easy class.

Theme 2

📝 About Quizzes and Exams

  • There are 11 or 12 exams.
  • 13 quizzes, drops your lowest 2.
  • Just make sure you have your textbook open !

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Support and Organization

  • Extremely helpful.
  • Course is crystal clear on expectations from day 1.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is supported by 12 reviews with , and grading, though only one review is officially online.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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