AI Rate Professor

Anthropology

Melinda Button

ANT101 · ANT214 · ANT107 · ANTH300 · ANT103 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
81.82%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you want a supportive, engaging anthropology professor who rewards steady effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing LecturesExtra Credit FriendlyClear Study GuidesCaringResponsive
  • Passionate lectures, study guides, and and rewarding.
  • and manageable assignments help motivated students earn high grades.
  • Stay on top of weekly work; a few older or specialized courses felt rushed or heavy.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

, and manageable essays make an A realistic with consistent effort.

Both online and ; one older online ANT214 felt tougher.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is interesting and well scaffolded, with light-to-moderate weekly work when students keep pace.

Online sections stress light manageable work; and tests doable with class coverage.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

52/100

Online often has optional or flexible attendance while .

In-person leans mandatory; online .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Most students call her outstanding, inspirational, and a .

Strong yes across formats; a couple of older low-rated reviews are the main dissent.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and study guides support fair high grades for students who complete the work.

Format shift

Lenient tone is consistent online and in .

Workload

Light

68/100

, and limited essays or projects rather than constant overload.

Format shift

Most online reviews say light if on track; one online course and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students repeatedly praise passion, humor, responsiveness, and continually improved lectures.

Format shift

Excellent ratings dominate both formats.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and occasional projects.

Format shift

Online and , and a few written pieces.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and inspiring lectures with attendance often expected.

Main concern

A minority report unclear expectations or unresponsiveness in older terms.

What students said

“One of the most incredible professors I've ever had.”
ANT107
“Gives thorough study guides that cover everything in the test and emphasize what needs to be studied.”
ANT103

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online classes are structured with , and helpful lectures; keep pace and grades stay strong.

Main concern

Procrastination or late-released modules in some terms can make a light course feel heavy.

What students said

“If you stay on track, the workload is light.”
ANT101
“The and easy to go through.”
ANTH300
“ , and she is very responsive if you have questions or need help.”
ANT107

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and extra-credit options rather than surprise high-stakes exams.

Study GuidesQuizzes and TestsExtra Credit on TestsClear Criteria

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and essays with study guides covering what is on the exam and opportunities.

Study GuidesFew TestsExtra CreditEssays
“Gives thorough study guides that cover everything in the test and emphasize what needs to be studied.”
ANT103
“She gives opportunities for as well as .”
ANT103

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes, tests with study guides that map expectations, and .

Study GuidesQuizzesSemester Project Options
“4 tests each, 8 total and study guides tell u exactly what to expect.”
ANT103
“ , and study guides are given for tests.”
ANT101

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“One of the most incredible professors I've ever had. She is passionate and wants to teach you, not give you a grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews (7 online, 4 in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“Melinda Button is my favorite teacher at LTCC!”

📘 Study Guide Support

78/100

“Gives thorough study guides that cover everything in the test and emphasize what needs to be studied.”

👍

86/100

“ if I could!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures
  • She is constantly improving the class based on new information and .
  • Shes enthusiastic about subject and lectures have many touches of humor.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you stay on track, the workload is light.
  • Read the book and put in some effort and you'll get an A.
  • Graded by few things

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Caring
  • Easy and fun to talk to
  • if you have questions or need help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven reviews spanning 2018-2025 with rich detail and strong consistency around teaching quality and support.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ANT1034 reviews
ANT1012 reviews
ANT1072 reviews
ANTH3002 reviews
ANT2141 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

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