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Kathleen Addison

HIST120 · HIST101 · HIST112 · HIS120 · HIST111 · HIST102 · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
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Difficulty
3.8

The decision

unless you are highly independent, willing to read heavily, and comfortable with .

Best fit · Self Taught ProDisorganized communicationHard testsIndependent learning requiredMixed classroom supportHeavy reading
  • Reviews are sharply split, with some students praising review sessions and encouragement while many report poor communication and disorganization.
  • The class can be passable for independent students who read carefully, but it is risky for students needing structure.
  • Testing and grading expectations are a and harsh outcomes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A , and tolerance for difficult or unclear tests, despite a few students saying effort can pay off.

All counted evidence is in person, even though some review text refers to online or GO sections.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Students often describe the class as , and test-heavy.

All authoritative format evidence is in person, with no online review count to analyze separately.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

because participation, lectures, discussions, study guides, and review sessions affect success.

and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Many students warn against taking her because of , and .

All , though some bodies mention online experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students repeatedly , and points lost on essays.

Format shift

as in person under the supplied format counts.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Success depends on reading the , and keeping up with intense pacing.

Format shift

All workload evidence is counted as in person.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Teaching quality is inconsistent, with some helpful review sessions but many complaints about poor communication, disorganization, and .

Format shift

All teaching evidence is counted as in person, even when review bodies describe online or GO experiences.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews frequently mention quizzes, tests, multiple-choice or essay exams, and study guides as central assessments.

Format shift

All assessment evidence is counted as in person.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Authoritative format counts classify all reviews as in person, and the evidence shows a polarizing history course with , and inconsistent support.

Main concern

Students frequently complain , and hard exams.

What students said

“This class is extremely difficult.”
HIST111
“ and .”
HIST111
“She gave a very good review session, told us what to expect, and a good study guide.”
HIST120

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and tests with multiple-choice or essay options, but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or closed-book policy.

Hard TestsQuizzesMultiple-Choice Or Essay ChoiceLong Essay AnswersPolicy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and essay or multiple-choice choices, with no clear proof of proctoring or open-book rules.

Hard TestsQuizzesMultiple-Choice Or Essay ChoiceLong Essay Answers
“ BUT IT HELPS IF YOU DO THE HOMEWORK.”
HIST101
“her studey guide is the same as .”
HIST120
“Choice between M/C and essay exams; I chose M/C most of the time”
HIST102

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 16 reviews, highlighting polarized themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“ and .”

📈 Difficulty & Workload

28/100

“This class is extremely difficult.”

⚖️

25/100

“I should have got an A in the class but ended up barely passing.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • her communication skills are horrible.
  • She gave a very good review session, told us what to expect, and a good study guide.
  • She does tend to talk a little fast but always asks if we understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class is extremely difficult.
  • Average grade in the class so far is around 50%.
  • If you read the book and think it thru, easy A.

Theme 3

🧪

  • There was no clarity on what was going to be on any quizes or tests.
  • BUT IT HELPS IF YOU DO THE HOMEWORK.
  • Choice between M/C and essay exams; I chose M/C most of the time

Theme 4

📬 About Communication

  • Teacher does not email back, does not specify what is needed to do well, and is basically absent.
  • She will no .
  • Also, she responded to my emails whenever I had an issue.

Data context

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Analysis sample

16

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 16 reviews across several years give detailed and , and communication, despite mixed opinions.

Inside 16 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

HIST1117 reviews
HIST1203 reviews
HIST1012 reviews
HIST1022 reviews
HIS1201 review
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HIST1121 review

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