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Anthony Galvan

HIST111 · HIST161 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Take him if you want a generally manageable history class, but avoid compressed terms if your style.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEasy summer classReading heavyMixed flexibilityHelpful reviewsTest focused
  • Online reviews are split between very easy summer experiences and , and grading.
  • In-person reviews are fewer and more polarized, ranging from easy A to lecture-heavy frustration.
  • , but reading and memorization still matter.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Getting an A is often realistic, especially in summer or online HIST111, but , and .

Online reviews give most of the easy-A evidence, while and more mixed.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The content is usually manageable, but , and fast summer pacing can make it feel harder.

Online reviews mention easy structure but , while and memorization.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

, though one in-person review says skipping class hurts participation points.

Online evidence does not clearly prove attendance rules, while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

course, but several warn that the format can be boring or inflexible.

Online recommendations are stronger for easy summer classes, while .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

penalties and several tough-grader comments balanced by easy-A reports.

Format shift

Online reviews mention both tough grading and easy grading, while .

Workload

Light

72/100

Most students describe a light or manageable workload, though reading and short-term pacing can add pressure.

Format shift

Online workload is often light but can feel compressed in five-week terms, while .

Teaching experience

Average

68/100

Students often call him helpful and , but others describe weak flexibility, dry lectures, or .

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for reviews and responsiveness, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Assessment appears to mix reading assignments, discussions, quizzes, essays, book work, participation, and exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, discussions, and assignments, while , and participation writing.

Luni fit check

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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

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and mixed, with one easy-A comment and one strong complaint about lecture-heavy teaching.

Main concern

The main risk is dry lectures that closely follow the book.

What students said

“took him over the summer, easy A”
HIST111
“Take another teacher if history isn't your strong suit”
HIST161

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students often found the class easy and manageable, but some complained about tough grading, fast pacing, and .

Main concern

The main risk is that and fast paced, especially in short terms.

What students said

“Took summer class, its so easy dont get it twisted dude is chill and helpful.”
HIST111
“To be honest not too much work, just do NOT take the 5 week class as too fast paced!”
HIST161

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes seem manageable when students use reviews or study guides, but reviews .

Review Before TestStudy GuideQuizzesExams

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

TestsExams
“His tests and ”
HIST111
“There's 3 exams, 1 book review (very easy)”
HIST161

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes, tests, reviews, and study guides, but do not clearly .

Review Before TestStudy GuideQuizzes
“he gives a , and they are replicas of it.”
HIST111
“Gives a very thurough study guide before each Quizz”
HIST111

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Took summer class, its so easy dont get it twisted dude is chill and helpful.”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“He was very receptive to questions, made himself available for reviews before the .”

📈 Easy A Potential

78/100

“Overall if you want an easy A but ”

⚠️ Format Risk

55/100

“Take another teacher if history isn't your strong suit”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • He was very receptive to questions, made himself available for reviews before the Quizzes.
  • His ppt are literally like 90 slides full of text.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • you only do like 2 assignments its actually crazy.
  • , and a 20 question quiz with 10 short response and 1 essay.
  • The majority of this class u are reading the book, or slides.

Theme 3

📈 About Grades

  • took him over the summer, easy A
  • , but a chill guy.
  • I expected an A but had to lock in to get a B

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

10

Recent reviews read by the AI

10

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

The profile has 10 reviews across several years and both formats, but the and opinions are polarized.

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 50
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

HIST1118 reviews
HIST1612 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1