Mactal, Ma. Tonirose D.

Ateneo de Manila University · 9 comments

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Take Mactal if you want a caring lecturer who comments on writing and answers consultations, and you will listen, review, match her writing format, and study hard for tests. Lean away if you need a light exam load. Sample is two writeups across assessment and a named PSY 101 intersession, so this is lean_take rather than take.

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students who want a relational, motherly classroom and will use consultation
students willing to write chapter reflections and follow a stated writing format
students who will study extra for hard tests

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Lucky Yak

Entertaining even for a technical methods class

negative

WorkloadHeavy

Okay for a more comprehensive review: Had her for another methods class (PSY117) and for a very technical/boring class, she made it so entertaining because of her kwentos (Since she is after all the director of Assessment in Ateneo CORD) hahahaha but I believe Ma'am's humor will transcend naman whatever classes she is in. Expe is a bloody subject - this is where you learn how to write papers and usually the curve is a learning curve so don't be sad if you get low on your first paper. I may not have Ma'am for Expe but I am sure she will guide you through it - ask questions and even consult. She's very meticulous and concise sa writing (in short OC siya lol) This is for lab. Aside from the papers, you will have a sem long final project where you will make an experiment (Groups of 3-4 -> choose your groupmates WISELY) For lecture naman, Ma'am is very organized in teaching. Make sure to read the book and listen to the lectures because from time to time she'll give quizzes (both announced or unannounced) (usually group quiz haha) to see if you read or listen. You'll most likely 4 LTs and I am not joking mahirap siya magtest because it's tricky HAHAHAHA but kaya naman! You'll be prepared for the comprehensive finals. Make sure to recite and show effort (show that you're reading, etc.) and she'll appreciate that. She is one of my favorite psych professors!more

Keen Alpaca

High yield, fair grader, not an easy A

positive

LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

high yield prof! (theoretical + practical) *maam was a topnotcher for her licensure exam - very fun class (facial expressions r top notch) - do not spoon feed (re: consultation; you have to come prepared with specific questions; she'll only guide you through the process) - grades fairly (she has a specific writing style that you need to follow (?) --> simple, direct, concise) - very objective and constructive with feedback! (tbh i think this was very crucial for me since it really helped me write better in general) - assessments were all practical/applications of lessons - quizzes were manageable but often given as a surprise (so you always have to come prepared) - not an easy A but having her was an experience!! plus the fact that course was a boards subject (one of the hardest pa nga raw), i think really understandable naman why it was not that easymore

Golden Lynx

Motherly vibe, but tests are a whole new level

positive

CoursePSY 101
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadHeavy

Mactal is amazing!!! Had her for PSY 101 intersession and ugh she’s just so great!! She gives off such a motherly vibe that she relates all your lessons to her life or to the class! Hahaha, she really tries to get to know you pa as a student! She has a reflection paper after every chapter and legit she reads every single bit of it and comments pa 😞 sobrang mom vibes you’ll feel so loved and cared for!! Hahaha but her tests are a whole new level of difficult HAHAHA but her LTs are by pair so... HAHHAHA but her final exam the comprehensive one was wild and intensely hard hahaha 😞 but she’s for sure A-able! Just study extra hard. Listen to her lectures too! They help make you remember all the terms better and the questions she uses for her LTs is the same wording as her lectures so it’s all güdmore

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Clever Robin

WTF is a bad prof, goat tita, challenging but doable

positive

Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadMedium

MAAM MACTAL MENTIONED WTF IS A BAD PROF srsly though I had a pretty good experience with her. I think both lec and lab were challenging for me but that doesn’t mean they’re not doable. Just listen/review as much as possible and take note of how she wants you to write. You can always ask for consultation because she sometimes replies at like 2am lmao Goat tita profmore

Calm Falcon

Lenient and by the book, listen, read, submit

positive

Mactal was really kind to us since we were her first class in Ateneo. She usually discussed by the book and sometimes gives sample case studies for us to work on. VERY very lenient, not sure for this coming semester though. Over-all as long as you listen in class, read the book, and submit everything, you're good to go.more

Anonymous

Challenging but doable, goat tita prof

positive

Retake?Yes
WorkloadHeavy

MAAM MACTAL MENTIONED WTF IS A BAD PROF 🗣️🔥‼️‼️🔥🔥‼️ srsly though I had a pretty good experience with her. I think both lec and lab were challenging for me but that doesn’t mean they’re not doable. Just listen/review as much as possible and take note of how she wants you to write. You can always ask for consultation because she sometimes replies at like 2am lmao Goat tita profmore

Kind Koala

Love her, prep for surprise quizzes and ask for lab feedback

positive

Retake?Yes

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER super enjoyed her classes. lec was challenging but u just have to prepare for her surprise quizzes 🤩 lab naman she has this specific writing style that she wants to see from ur outputs so just constantly ask her for feedback!! great prof and probably my fave prof from last year UR IN GOOD HANDS!!!more

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Lively Otter
agree after taking her i think my way of writing changed significantly!

Anonymous

Best, motherly PSY 101 prof with bonus puzzles

positive

CoursePSY 101
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes

Had her for PSY 101 intersession and she was the best! You really learn from her and she's really motherly! Although her LT's can be tricky, she gives bonus points when she sees that majority of her students got low scores in the LT or quiz she gave. Her bonuses are puzzles pa! Tale her if you get the chance! She's super cute and one of the most underrated psych profs imo!more

Witty Seal

You're in good hands!

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You're in good hands!

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Anonymous
Janine Michelle Sy SHHHHH HAHAHAHAHA di pa sure HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Fancy Finch
You forgot the part wherein you actually TA HAHAHAHAHA
Anonymous
HAHAHAHAHAHHA ARDEE CUTIEEE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mellow Llama
Kidding. Magaling si Ma'am Mactal. Top 2 siya sa psychologist boards 2014.
Vivid Robin
Janine Michelle Sy ma'am toni 4ever

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