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History

Gary Roldan

HISTHIST · HIST17 · HIST18 · HIST018 · HIST017 · HISTOR17 · HIST1718 · HISTORY17 · HISTORY23 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
96%
Difficulty
1.6

The decision

Take Gary Roldan if you want a and note-taking usually lead to an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AClear Notes-Based ExamsLecture HeavyExtra CreditCaring
  • Most students describe the class as very easy if , and .
  • and engaging, though some long lectures are described as boring or slow.
  • several reviews mentioning open-note tests, study guides, or cheat sheets.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Getting an A is repeatedly described as easy if , and .

Both formats support an easy A, while lecture notes.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

92/100

The history content is usually described as easy to follow, story-like, and not intellectually demanding.

Online reviews call the work simple, while but lecture-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, but many reviews say skipping hurts because class notes and in-class work matter.

Online evidence suggests flexible pacing, while and exams.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because the , and low stress.

Both online and more focused on low workload.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Grades are very lenient, with many A , and exams based heavily on notes or study terms.

Format shift

Both formats show generous grading, with and note-based tests.

Workload

Light

86/100

Workload is light overall, usually , and a few tests.

Format shift

Online reviews describe low stress and not much work, while and note-taking.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most , and interesting, though some mention long, boring, low-volume, or .

Format shift

Online reviews are consistently positive, while and delivery.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear to combine tests, in-class assignments, discussions, papers, quizzes, and note-based exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussions, essays, quizzes, and tests, while , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person and , but many warn that class attendance and note-taking matter.

Main concern

Lectures can be long, boring, or note-heavy, especially in night classes.

What students said

“TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN EASY A”
HIST17
“Show up, and . Study your notes, and you'll get an A.”
HIST017
“There are so make sure you show up to class.”
HIST017

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are strongly positive and describe an easy, low-stress class with , and tests.

Main concern

One online review says he can be .

What students said

“His class is simple and easy.”
HIST018
“I have an infant & still managed to easily get an A & still have a life.”
HIST017
“I enjoyed the online class and it wasn't stressful at all.”
History23

Exam style

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Exams are generally student-friendly because reviews repeatedly say they are based on notes, study guides, open notes, or cheat sheets.

Open Note ExamsStudy GuidesLecture Notes-Based TestsCheat Sheet Allowed

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, study guides, and at least one cheat sheet policy.

Open Note ExamsStudy GuidesMultiple Choice TestsCheat Sheet Allowed
“he allows you to use your notes in the midterm and final.”
HIST017
“ and he gives a study guide.”
HIST018
“He allows a cheat sheet for all tests.”
HIST18

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Reading-Based Quizzes and TestsProvided Notes for Quizzes and Tests
“ so I didn't look at the powerpoints.”
HIST017
“he gave us the notes for each lecture and it that's all you needed to study for the .”
HIST17

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Show up, and . Study your notes, and you'll get an A. Very easy class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Lectures were easy to understand and entertaining.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“100% recommend.”

📈 Easy A Path

96/100

“TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN EASY A”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He teaches history as a story, and is very easy to understand
  • Lectures were easy to understand and entertaining.
  • His lecture are very easy to understand and the midterm and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Show up, and . Study your notes, and you'll get an A.
  • Pretty much an easy A.
  • There are , and there is .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Lecture and Attendance

  • Lectures are really long and relevance to tests is like 50-60%.
  • There are so make sure you show up to class.
  • His lectures can be boring and long at times.

Data context

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Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 43 reviews across many years are detailed, consistent, and , and lecture style.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 511
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

HIST01713 reviews
HIST01811 reviews
HIST178 reviews
HIST184 reviews
History233 reviews
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HIST17181 review
HISTHIST1 review
HISTOR171 review
HISTORY171 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 7 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 4

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

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