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Paul Geck

E7798 · HIST4 · HST4 · HIST20 · USHISTORY · HIST8 · HIST21 · E5565 · HISTORY · HISTORY4 · HIST9 · 37 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want a highly engaging history professor and can keep up with regular reading and weekly work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing LecturesExtra CreditReading HeavyFair GraderStudent-Friendly Tests
  • Students overwhelmingly praise Geck as engaging, funny, knowledgeable, and passionate about history.
  • The course , and writing, but grading tools and make success very attainable.
  • Exams are repeatedly described as .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very realistic because common, and , but students must keep up with readings and assignments.

Online reviews mention and weekly quizzes, while in-person reviews give stronger evidence of , and second chances.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The class is understandable and engaging, but fast lectures, broad content, and .

Both formats are accessible, though and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

Participation and showing up help, but reviews do not prove a .

, while online reviews focus on weekly modules.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students strongly recommend him because he makes history interesting, grades fairly, and gives many ways to succeed.

Both online and in-person reviews are highly enthusiastic, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

87/100

, late-work flexibility, quiz-based tests, cheat sheets, and second chances make grading very forgiving for prepared students.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide the , while online reviews also confirm and flexible support.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

The workload is steady and sometimes heavy with , and writing, though students usually find it purposeful.

Format shift

Online reviews describe weekly modules, while reading and homework.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently , and one of their favorite professors.

Format shift

Teaching quality is praised across online and in-person reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

The class blends quizzes, written , and exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and writing, while , and homework.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise his lectures, fairness, , and ability to make history interesting, while and homework.

Main concern

The workload can feel heavy because of , and fast lectures.

What students said

“Lots of homework, but it's all so you can pass the tests.”
HIST20
“all the quizzes, and he allows a 8.5x11 cheat sheet.”
HIST4

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise engaging video lectures, clear weekly structure, , and manageable quizzes and writing.

Main concern

Online students should expect , and writing.

What students said

“Each week consists of a , and sometimes a written assignment.”
HIST9
“His video lectures were fun and engaging.”
HIST9

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams appear student-friendly because reviews mention quiz-based , and .

Cheat Sheet AllowedOpen Note QuizzesTests Based On QuizzesExtra CreditPractice For Midterm And Final

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews explicitly support student-friendly exam preparation through , and practice for major exams.

Cheat Sheet AllowedOpen Note QuizzesTests Based On QuizzesPractice For Midterm And Final
“all the quizzes, and he allows a 8.5x11 cheat sheet.”
HIST4
“He gave open note quizzes-- using a study sheet he gave you that you could write on (front and back).”
E7798

Online

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and writing assignments, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book rules, or proctoring requirements.

Weekly QuizzesReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring
“Weekly textbook and lecture quizzes, plus question writing .”
HIST9
“Each week consists of a , and sometimes a written assignment.”
HIST9

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Probably one of .”

Voice snapshots generated from 37 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Geck's lectures are funny and entertaining while still teaching you so much every single day!”

📈 Easy A Potential

88/100

“If you want an A, you can get it if you put in the effort.”

📝

88/100

“all the quizzes, and he allows a 8.5x11 cheat sheet.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His video lectures were fun and engaging.
  • He makes History interesting when participating in class
  • His lectures are really interesting and .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • Lots of homework, but it's all so you can pass the tests.
  • There is a fair bit of homework, but tests and quizes are a cinch.
  • Excessive reading. More reading. .

Theme 3

⚖️

  • Tons of and second chances
  • earlier
  • and he gives plenty of opportunity for .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

37

Recent reviews read by the AI

37

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-seven reviews over a long time span are detailed, consistent, and overwhelmingly positive with and .

Inside 37 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

HIST49 reviews
HIST89 reviews
HIST96 reviews
HIST213 reviews
HIST202 reviews
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HISTORY2 reviews
HST42 reviews
E55651 review
E77981 review
HISTORY41 review
USHISTORY1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 5 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

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F

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