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Matt Jones

HISTC132 · PLOS101 · POLC101 · POLS101 · POLSCI · HISTORY1 · POLSC101 · POLYS101 · HISTC131 · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
73.68%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want an engaging history or political science class and are willing to keep up with readings, notes, and papers.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging lecturesHeavy readingParticipation mattersHelpful feedbackPolarizing workload
  • Most students praise his passion, humor, and lecture quality.
  • Grades are achievable, but , and complete writing-heavy work.
  • Online reviews are more mixed because workload, discussion posts, and pacing feel heavier.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

A strong grade is realistic, but students repeatedly , and steady effort.

Online evidence stresses effort and workload, while show up and take detailed notes.

Is the course easy?

Standard

57/100

The content is understandable when students follow lectures, but , and .

Online courses feel more time-consuming, while because lectures and interaction support the material.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

35/100

Attendance is not always described as formally mandatory, but many students .

, while online reviews focus more on completing lectures and assignments.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend him for engaging lectures and , though workload and low-effort students.

, while online reviews are more divided because of workload and pacing.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

as fair when students do the work, but some students report .

Format shift

Online comments mention both fairness and harsh grading, while but demanding.

Workload

Heavy

33/100

, and long lecture work.

Format shift

Online workload is described as especially time-consuming, while , and exam study guides.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students describe him as passionate, funny, caring, and strong at explaining material, despite a few serious negative experiences.

Format shift

, while online teaching has stronger complaints about pacing and focus.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment , and finals rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize discussions and assignments, while , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive, with students valuing engaging lectures, direct help, and .

Main concern

Attendance and note-taking matter because exams and .

What students said

“Class is a breeze IF you show up and .”
HISTC131
“The .”
POLSC101

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online students often found him passionate and helpful, but several described the format as lecture-heavy and time-consuming.

Main concern

Online workload can feel heavy because of , and .

What students said

“This class is about effort.”
POLSC101
“Overall, great professor, lots of work, but he's a !”
POLSCI

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and quizzes, but do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring.

Lecture-Based ExamsEssay MidtermEssay FinalStudy GuidesReading Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, often with essay questions and study guides.

Lecture-Based ExamsEssay MidtermEssay FinalStudy Guides
“The midterm and so you need to show up.”
HISTC132
“The mid term and and extremely difficult.”
POLSC101

Online

Online reviews mention difficult exams if students did not read, but do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring.

Textbook-Based ExamsReading-Dependent Exams
“ , if you didn't read the material.”
POLSCI

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Jones was my first in-person professor (and ). His lectures are fun, interactive, and super informative, as long as you are a proactive listener and note taker.”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“His lectures are engaging and insightful.”

📚 Workload Reality

33/100

“If you don't like to sit around and watch 2 hr lectures twice a week with a 450+ word discussion post, this class is NOT for you.”

⚖️ Grade Effort

68/100

“As long as you do the work, the class is not that hard.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are fun, interactive, and super informative, as long as you are a proactive listener and note taker.
  • He has a passion for history and it shows.
  • Professor Jones is hilarious.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you want a good and pay close attention.
  • Makes you earn your grade
  • Class is a breeze IF you show up and .

Theme 3

🧑‍💻 About Online Format

  • This class is about effort.
  • The .
  • Overall, great professor, lots of work, but he's a !

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The profile has 31 reviews across many years and formats, with detailed and mostly consistent themes about lectures, workload, and grading.

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 54
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

HISTC1318 reviews
POLSC1018 reviews
POLC1015 reviews
HISTC1323 reviews
POLS1013 reviews
Show 4 more courses
HISTORY11 review
PLOS1011 review
POLSCI1 review
POLYS1011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 2 · A 10

B range

4

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1