Curtis Martin - Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Professor: Curtis Martin

Department: History

College: Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He always gave feedback to ensure that you understood the grade you received, and he constantly sent out due date reminders. As long as you did the reading, the assignments were easy, as were the quizzes and tests. I would have received an A in this course if I had done all my assignments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST129
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor! I don't like history but he made an effort to get to know everyone and make the class interesting. It wasn't easy but he was organized and straightforward. I asked for one extension all semester and he let me turn it in no questions asked. Very nice and caring. Take him if you can!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I very much enjoyed this course. I was able to learn about Mexican History and I am glad I have taken History 125 with Professor Martin. He is organized, accessible, and respectful. He was able to answer my questions/concerns in the course and personal life. And he is a Spanish speaker! The course was insightful and invaluable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Martin is a tough grader, but he can also be an easy grader too. As long as you read the textbook and put your all in the discussions it's a nice easy A. The only complaint I have is that he does not respond to emails, which is hard especially since I'm taking only online classes this semester. You're better off just DM someone in the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The tests were difficult. Sometimes they were worded in a way that didn't make sense and made it unclear of what he was asking of us.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Martin is tough. This wasn't recognized until mid semester though . . he's one of those teachers who makes it seem easy in the beginning and then becomes highly demanding. Not a bad thing, just tough when you're beginning to feel burnt out. Since I had an online class there were LOTS of due dates every week. Good if you're on top of things.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Martin's class was interesting and definitely deepened my understanding of U.S. history. It was an online class that I took, and although I never saw Prof. Martin in real life he was very good with communication over Canvas's messaging system. I enjoyed the class and overall it is very doable. Ask for extra credit if you need it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The summer course was very hard. Each week we read 2-3 chapters. On top of that we had two 50 or 100 question quizzes depending on how many chapters we read. Then we had to write a discussion each week and reply to 3 posts. The final was answering 2 essay questions in 500+ words, a 50 question quiz, and another 500 word essay.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would not take this class again! I took every single test and wrote every single paper, I did all the reading and it still was not enough. When he would grade the papers he would reply "wheres the rest". I have emailed him MANY different times asking what I was missing in order to "complete" the assignment and improve my grade. I never received 1

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Even the best student won't get the perfect grade in this class. He's kind of a tough grader, but lenient on late assignments. Sometimes arrogant and likes to remind you he's from Cuba. But he'll help you out if you ask. I skipped a test and he let me make it up. All in all, I won't be taking him again. For a GE course, it was very stressful for me

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

There is a LOT of reading required, skimming through wont cut it with the weekly quizzes which are tough. 30 questions/30 minutes. However, the weekly forum assignments are easy and he is clear on what he wants. Interesting course but I wouldn't take him again. Finals are just recycled quiz questions. Doesn't respond to emails.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It would sure help if he returned an email or two. Brutal. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do NOT take this professor! His class almost gave me ulcers with stress. Too much work and not enough time! Tests were very hard, and you were given 1 minute to answer each question. The final was ridiculous!! Be warned!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The amount of work this Professor gave was a JOKE! I know that it was a short 7 week summer semester, but I have never suffered this much with any class! 4-5 chapters a week, 2 quizzes a week, then nonstop mandatory discussions AND critiques to other students! The quizzes are very difficult and not enough time given to complete! I do NOT recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would not take his class again. He was not present. I took the class online, he responded minimally, if at all, to emails. Didn't grade discussions for the last 35 weeks. I'd barely call him a teacher. He was disorganized and appeared to get his materials from an outside source. No lectures. No teacher have I seen less involved than him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY129
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

History of California was the first history class I ever enjoyed. Mr. Martin's lectures are direct and enriching. He uses PowerPoint presentations during his lectures and make sure to read the assigned work, as well as do the extra credit that is assigned, and you will pass. Overall it was a good course and he truly cares for you as a student.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MHIST125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class. I would have taken more classes in which he would be the professor but I do not believe he teaches any other subject than Mexican History.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Curtis is really knowledgeable and loves teaching history. Once the semester started it fell as if assignments just piled up with due overload of chapter readings and paperwork. IF YOU DON'T READ YOU WON'T PASS!!! His tests are really difficult and confusing. He really takes a LONG time to grade. Most stressful class I have taken.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Currently enrolled in his 5-week summer course. I must say this is the toughest online course I've taken. You NEED to read the textbook. 3 chapters, one assignment, and one quiz each week. You get to take the quizzes 2x for a higher score. I have an 88% right now, but he will drop your lowest quiz so if all goes well on the final I will have an A!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST129
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this as a 5 week summer course. First mistake. This was by far the most stressful class I have ever taken and I am so shocked at how well I did. We had to read anywhere from 3-5 chapters in 4 days. Not enough time for quizzes. Exam was ridiculous. Definitely not enough time to complete each question. Glad I got it all over with!