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Robert Read

HIS103 · HS102 · HIST103 · HIST102 · HIS102 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
59/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
38.46%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you can handle dense lectures, constant notes, and essay exams, but if you need a flexible or highly structured class.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerLecture HeavyFast TalkerPop QuizzesEssay ExamsPassionate Historian
  • His classes rely heavily on fast lectures and extensive note-taking.
  • Grades usually come from a small number of , and limited assignments.
  • Students who attend, pay attention, and like history often value his passion, but others find the format draining.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible, but it depends on attending lectures, taking strong notes, and performing on a .

Online evidence is harsher because lecture access and communication were weaker, while attending and taking notes.

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The history content is not described as conceptually impossible, but the fast lectures, timeline jumps, and note load make it .

Both formats are lecture-heavy, but online students had fewer supports for keeping up with the pace.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Multiple in-person reviews say attendance or participation matters, and skipping class makes passing difficult.

, while online reviews do not clearly prove a flexible policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

Students respect his passion and knowledge, but many hesitate because the class is fast, lecture-heavy, and graded by few items.

, while online reviews are more negative about communication and course delivery.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grades can be good for attentive students, but the small number of exams and .

Format shift

, while online comments emphasize grade delays and few graded items.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

The workload is dominated by extensive notes, reading, essays, and lecture .

Format shift

Both formats report heavy lecture and note demands, with online adding essays and .

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

He is knowledgeable, passionate, and kind, but his fast traditional lecture style loses many students.

Format shift

In-person students better appreciate his passion, while online students report weaker delivery and communication.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Grades are repeatedly described as , and very few assignments.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize tests, with and pop quizzes.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews consistently describe fast, traditional lectures with , and essay-style exams.

Main concern

You must attend and because grades depend heavily on lectures.

What students said

“he talks extremely fast and jumps back and forth through timelines.”
HIST103
“ .”
HIST102

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online , and grades based on few major items.

Main concern

Students struggled with fast lectures, delayed lecture access, and .

What students said

“There's also a lot of essays.”
HIS103
“He didn't even post the .”
HIST102

Exam style

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Exams appear traditional and lecture-based, with essay tests and pop quizzes but .

Essay ExamsMidterm and FinalPop QuizzesFew Graded Items

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and grades based on a small number of tests and assignments.

Essay ExamsPop QuizzesMidterm and Final
“he only has 2 tests that he .”
HIST103
“All of .”
HIS102

Online

Online reviews say tests are lecture-based and grades rely on a midterm, final, and , but .

Lecture-Based TestsMidterm and FinalOptional Research Paper
“ .”
HIST102

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He lectures a lot, but to see such passion and love for what he does is beautiful”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“ , and witty.”

📚 Workload Reality

30/100

“This course is all notes, notes, notes, and then more notes.”

📝

45/100

“Grades , and one assignment.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he talks extremely fast and jumps back and forth through timelines.
  • he is very knowledgeable and passionate about History.
  • Lectures are visual.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Tests

  • he only has 2 tests that he .
  • Your grade is based off the , and .
  • All of .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Class Fit

  • PAY ATTENTION or you will not pass.
  • Was a rather easy class, but its only easy if you attend the lectures, read the text, and .
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews across several years show consistent , and attendance.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 52
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

HIST1025 reviews
HIST1033 reviews
HIS1022 reviews
HIS1032 reviews
HS1021 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 6

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1