Leah Gaines

HIS044 · 2 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 88/100
RMP rating: 5.0/5
Take again: 0%
Difficulty: 2.0

The decision

Strong online GE pick if you can work independently without live sessions and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProAmazing lecturesClear gradingGood feedbackStraightforward assignmentsAdvance project prep

Highly praised online AA History GE course with and
No Zoom sessions but and well scaffolded
Final is an 8-10 minute researched video project prepared well in advance

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Student earned an A+ with straightforward assignments and , though a .

Evidence comes only from one online review; no in-person reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

GE-level AA History with straightforward assignments; difficulty rated moderate, not a content grind.

Evidence comes only from one online review; no in-person reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

95/100

Online section with no Zoom sessions and .

Evidence comes only from one online review; no in-person reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Called an amazing professor for GE AA History with and .

Evidence comes only from one online review; no in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

and good feedback with an A+ outcome for straightforward work.

Format shift

Single online review only.

Workload

Light

72/100

Assignments are straightforward; main lift is preparing an 8-10 minute researched video well ahead.

Format shift

Single online review only.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

, and good feedback despite no live Zoom sessions.

Format shift

Single online review only.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Course centers on straightforward assignments and a .

Format shift

Single online review only.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

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Low confidence

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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Fully online AA History with no Zoom; and an .

Main concern

No live Zoom sessions means you must self-manage the .

What students said

“Although she didn't hold any zoom sessions, the .”
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“she made us prepare way in advance for our researched final projects (8–10-minute edited videos).”
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Exam style

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Assessment leans on straightforward assignments and an advance 8-10 minute researched video project rather than timed proctored exams.

Researched video final projectAdvance preparationNo Zoom requiredAssignment-focused

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

85/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Online

Online assessment uses straightforward assignments and a researched 8-10 minute edited video final prepared in advance; .

Researched video final projectAdvance preparationNo Zoom sessionsStraightforward assignments

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“she made us prepare way in advance for our researched final projects (8–10-minute edited videos).”
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Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Dr. Gaines was an amazing professor, when I took her AA History course to meet my GE requirements.”
Voice snapshots generated from 1 online review on HIS044, highlighting clarity and project-based assessment. Credibility rating: Low.

🌟 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Dr. Gaines was an amazing professor, when I took her AA History course to meet my GE requirements.”

📋 Assignment Clarity

85/100

“Although she didn't hold any zoom sessions, the .”

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80/100

“she made us prepare way in advance for our researched final projects (8–10-minute edited videos).”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Dr. Gaines was an amazing professor
Amazing lectures

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

researched final projects (8–10-minute edited videos)

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Lifetime ratings

28/100

Evidence confidence

Only one glowing online review with an A+; promising but .

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Leah Gaines

Strong online GE pick if you can work independently without live sessions and x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Optional

MustTake

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Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

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🌟 Teaching Quality

📋 Assignment Clarity

🎬 x x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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Strong online GE pick if you can work independently without live sessions and .

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