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History

Richard Dyke

HIST107 · 78001HIST110 · HIS108 · HIST108 · HIST101 · HIST11300 · 14 lifetime ratings

AI rating
34/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if and tolerate weak communication.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHard to reachUnclear gradingLecture heavyTest heavyKnows history
  • Many students say he knows history well but is often absent or hard to contact.
  • Online , and unclear final grades.
  • Some students earn A grades, but the experience can involve stress, confusion, and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

A grades appear often, but comments show that , and stress make the A feel inconsistent rather than easy.

Online evidence includes more A grades but also more stress and , while in person evidence is mixed with .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The history content itself is manageable for some students, but , and unclear directions raise the challenge.

Online students struggle more with independent textbook work, while in person students focus more on lecture length and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

as both mandatory and not mandatory across reviews, so flexibility depends on the section.

and , and in person reviews also vary by section.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

Many students warn against taking him because of , and lack of presence.

Online recommendations are weaker overall, while in person reviews include stronger praise from several students.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

Grades can be good, but students , and .

Format shift

Online grading complaints are stronger, while in .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Work is not always complex, but , and textbook searching can pile up.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize textbook work and tests, while in person reviews emphasize lectures, study guides, and reading.

Teaching experience

Poor

36/100

He is knowledgeable, but , and unclear support hurt the teaching experience.

Format shift

Online teaching is hurt most by communication gaps, while in person teaching is more lecture-heavy and uneven.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

, and few graded items rather than many small assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests and few graded items more often, while in and study guides.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person reviews are more mixed, praising his knowledge and passion while , and .

Main concern

Lectures can be long and .

What students said

“Was absent a lot and was late to class many times”
HIST107
“No sort of help on anything in the class”
HIS108
“He is passionate about History and wants the ”
HIST108

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative about communication and guidelines and manageable work.

Main concern

Students may feel unsupported because replies and grade updates can be slow or missing.

What students said

“when emailing him you will most likely not get a response”
HIST101
“Everyone in this class is very lost and falling behind”
HIS108
“Much anxiety, stress, and nerves earned my A”
HIST108

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews suggest tests are often textbook-based or multiple choice, but they .

Textbook-Based TestsMultiple-Choice TestsFew Graded ItemsEssay Component

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention easier multiple-choice tests and study guides, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Multiple-Choice TestsStudy GuideEssay Grading
“the ”
HIST107
“ask questions about the study guide”
HIS108
“He is a ”
HIST107

Online

Online reviews mention textbook-based multiple-choice tests and an , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Textbook-Based TestsMultiple-Choice TestsExam Deadline Issue
“ . They're the textbook's multiple choice review sections”
HIST107
“ ”
HIST101
“ until he emailed 1hr before deadline”
HIST108

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“No sort of help on anything in the class, so if you do not do outside research you WILL be lost.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

36/100

“Was not present the whole semester, never read emails.”

👍 Recommendation Risk

38/100

“ .”

⚖️

45/100

“And .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Really knows his subject.
  • Memorized his whole lecture but wasn't very engaging.
  • He is passionate about History and wants the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Much anxiety, stress, and nerves earned my A.
  • He is a , but the .
  • . They're the textbook's multiple choice review sections.

Theme 3

📩 About Communication

  • Good luck reaching him.
  • He hasn't responded to any of the students emails, including mine.
  • question.

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

14

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews span 2020 to 2026 and show consistent themes, though opinions are split by format and year.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 50
3 out of 53
2 out of 56
1 out of 52

Course coverage

HIS1084 reviews
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HIST1073 reviews
HIST1012 reviews
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HIST113001 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4