Racaza, Marnie teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 38 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.0 out of 5. Students score them 4.3 out of 5 on clarity, 3.9 out of 5 on helpfulness, 3.0 out of 5 on grading fairness, 2.6 out of 5 on workload and 3.0 out of 5 on willingness to retake. Of those comments, 26 read positive, 3 read mixed, 5 read neutral and 4 read negative. They are listed for 6 sections this term.
Racaza, Marnie
Ateneo de Manila University · Since 2019 · 38 comments
What students said
positive 26
neutral 5
mixed 3
negative 4
Racaza, Marnie4.0
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Take Racaza for THEO 12 if you want a structured, easy-to-follow lecturer who is described as chill and fair, and you can show up every session, keep up with long readings, write clearly, and carry an NSTP-linked group final. Lean away if you need a free A, skip class, or cannot invest in the partner-community / sector presentation. Sample is three unique writeups, so this is lean_take rather than take.
Suits
students who want a structured THEO 12 with clear modules and slides
students willing to attend every session and do NSTP-linked group work
students who can be clear and concise on tests and presentations
Look elsewhere if
students hunting a no-effort A
students who cannot attend regularly
students who will not prepare for long tests or the NSTP-sector final
MA Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BSEd Math, St. Theresa's College of Cebu
Career
Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Theology · current
Theo 12 Coordinator, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Theology · current
Recent courses
THEO 12
Racaza, Marnie | Ateneo de Manila
Comments
Breakdown
Clarity4.3
Helpfulness3.9
Grading fairness3.0
Workload2.6
Would retake
Others(0)(1)
Top comments
Golden Ibis
positive
Hi! She was my prof last sem n tbh one of my fave profs during the online setting!! Her modules are super organized and engaging although it can get overwhelming because of the amount of the content but she indicates naman the timeframe for each. She also includes the learning hours for each page so you kinda know what to expect and how to manage your time!
She lessened our requirements last sem due to the typhoon and suspension but initially I think there was an activity/padlet for almost each page of the module!! For the summative/major reqs, we got to choose our groupmates since mostly groupwork yung tasks except for the flipgrids and graded discussion boards (HI BEST GRP )
In terms of grading, I think she’s kinda strict talaga with the rubric and she grades high when you really incorporate/mention the lessons in your answers + include concrete plans of action. She likes it din when you include specific anecdotes and life stories from the nstp sessions with the sector!! Regarding feedback, she returns naman the requirements before the sem ends and she always includes qualitative comments so you know why u got that grade
Like what said, consultations rlly help because she makes sure na you’re on the right track and suggests stuff to improve your work so that you can get a high grade!!
Overall a great n super organized prof! Easy A to B+more
Clever Osprey
Comprehensive discussions, long modules, very group-centric
positive
CourseNSTP 11
WorkloadHeavy
For online classes (semestral set up):
As a teacher, Ms. Racaza is very comprehensive with her discussion and as such expects the students to do likewise for the requirements. We had 3 modules for the whole sem but each one was quite long. There is a clear progression of the course as the semester progresses and how the lessons integrate with NSTP 11 and vice versa. So if you are worried about it being a THEO class with dogma, doctrines, and whatnot, I would put those worries aside as Ms. Racaza is respectful of all opinions and is objective in the content discussed.
HOWEVER, I cannot emphasize enough how the requirements were very group-centric. This is a non-negotiable and understandable as well because you are most probably not a freshie anymore and should have learned to navigate this particular mode of learning. So in short, get good/responsible groupmates. Nevertheless, there are pretty solid checks and balances to prevent parasitism within groups (e.g., very extensive peer evals, having an individual component to the rubric, etc.)
Overall, B+/A-able course. Looking at the statiatics of our clasa, I can safely say no one got lower than a B/C+ (I think) but maybe that's just because everyine engaged with the materials organically and authentically.more
Jolly Dove
A-able but a hard-earned A; structured teaching
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadHeavy
Pasting my review here from a diff post:
Racaza is A-able but a hard-earned A (in my own experience). She is probably one of the best profs I've had in terms of teaching style—very structured and easy to follow! Though her readings can be quite lengthy. We didn't really have the typical oral exam probably bc it was an integrated class with another major I had + NSTP, but we had two group presentations about our partner community (combined with class learnings) that were fairly manageable. Though she is quite detail-oriented and will ask you specific questions about it.
As for assessments, we had one or two long tests (I can't recall if it was only one or two), and this is probably the grade tanker for most people 😅 She allows you to bring a 3x5 index card as kodigs but i still found it very hard bc of how specific the questions are + I didn't have enough time to finish all the essay questions.
I did get an A in the end but barely 😅 Class average was probably a B+.
TL;DR: A-able with high effort, but quite goated in teachingmore
All comments
Anonymous
A-able but a hard-earned A
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadHeavy
Racaza is A-able but a hard-earned A (in my own experience). She is probably one of the best profs I've had in terms of teaching style—very structured and easy to follow! Though her readings can be quite lengthy. We didn't really have the typical oral exam probably bc it was an integrated class with another major I had + NSTP, but we had two group presentations that were fairly manageable. Though she is quite detail-oriented and will ask you specific questions about it.
As for assessments, we had one or two long tests (I can't recall if it was only one or two), and this is probably the grade tanker for most people 😅 She allows you to bring a 3x5 index card as kodigs but i still found it very hard bc of how specific the questions are + I didn't have enough time to finish all the essay questions.
I did get an A in the end but barely 😅 Class average was probably a B+.
TL;DR: A-able with high effort, but quite goated in teachingmore
I really enjoyed this class huhu. Ma'am is very understanding and approachable. The lessons are very easy to understand, also thanks to ma'am. She makes sure to have examples rooted in reality. Activities are usually by pair and happen after the discussion (so if u didnt read the reading may chance ka pa), but still bring a copy (either printed or nasa laptop since she doesnt allow phones). Midterms are written, while finals can either be taken as written or orals. If you took down notes, and listened, keribels.
I was her beadle for my theo class, and it's no stress at all. You take attendance, and relay messages from ma'am to the class.
Overall: 10/10 would recommendmore
Brave Falcon
Engaging activities and comprehensive, caring Theo
positive
There are in class activities most of the time, so it’s engaging.
Orals and Written are both options during finals.
Understanding, and caring.
Andddd Teaches comprehensively, with helpful powerpoints. You can have a deeper understanding of Theo in connection to social reality after the sem.more
Noble Tiger
positive
Activities/Quizzes every single meeting no joke i think she does it to keep you from cutting hehe but they’re all very easy naman and you do it with a partner 80% of the time
- A group paper na around 10-20 pages about your immersion experience applying the pastoral cycle which is quite hard but I managed to pull through because of solid groupmates. She graded everyone high for this requirement iirc
- a paper presentation which is done in front of her and your formator. It was very chill lang we freaked out over it for nothing ahahaha
- written midterms in which you have to relate 2 thesis statements with each other (you’re given 50 minutes to do this) which is quite hard hahaha i remember passing a D paper pero I mysteriously got an A for it i still dky
- you can choose either oral or written finals. Took the written one and it was much much easier than the midterms
- your immersion also takes up a chunk of your grade.
Good luck! Take her! you’re in good hands! 🙂more
Witty Falcon
TBH really really good! I enjoyed a lot shes not like the typical theo profs who gives quizes and her modules and lectures are very very engaging! she makes you do these vlog typa outputs for every module instead! Just make sure your answers are on point and your replies to your classmates are solid too.
Theres gonna be one graded discusion board per module and thats where its a bit challenging make sure to quote some stuff from the modules and answer ur classmates to in a nice and a way that makes sense LOL. 3 final outputs in relation to NSTP. DO NOT TAKE HEALTH SECTOR FOR SOME REASON THERES ALWAYS A BIAS AND HEALTH SECTOR IS NOT ON THE GOOD END OF IT:((
NO FINAL PAPER but u do like a e portfolio website typa thing which is tough overall A to B plus with not so major effort!!more
Dapper Zebra
Heavy workload, easy B+, impossible A
neutral
4.0 attainableNo
WorkloadHeavy
lol we almost have the exact experience and sentiments this sem 😭 my major assessments were all 79 but I also ended up with a B+ bcs my groupmates don't care abt NSTP and our formator has vv high standards
I guess it's for the peeps who wanna have a heavy workload but an ez B+ and impossible A hahahamore
Anonymous
positive
take her class! Like said, she's really nice and her modules r so solid like u get to learn talaga + she's not kuripot w grades as long as she sees na u put in a lot of thought and effort. She really tries to connect w her students and tell u what u need to improve on tapos natawa sya when i used a sexbomb lyric during our kamustahan hihi 10/10 would recommend 🤩more
Mellow Bison
positive
Yo shes the best!! take her if you can <3 very understanding nd she tries to fit the teachings to real world stuff and social issues! you'll be able to relate tlga bc the topics she tackles is relevant.more
Hidden Urchin
Activity literally every class
negative
Activity literally every class
Rapid Hare
Think high school: explains simply, grades super high
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadHeavy
Think high school because that's how she teaches, which means she'll explain it in a way even high schoolers would understand. You have activities everyday so there's lots of chances to get a good grade. Lots of pair and group work too. Grades super high. She took Math for her Bachelors and I trust her lmaomore
Anonymous
Great and fair, activity per meeting but it helps
positive
LeniencyYes
WorkloadHeavy
Great and fair prof! Just be ready for an activity per meeting but it’ll help u understand/remember the topic better! It’s also a chance to get better grades :) Always take notes and ask for clarifications cuz you’ll need it for Midterms and Finals!more
Anonymous
GUYS I GOT HER ToT HWJFHEJJF 🙏🏻💖 HUHU after manreg today I got her ToT ydkehfjehfjdj
Calm Quail
pick ur groupmates wisely 🙃
Quiet Jay
Canvas so well organized, modules engaging, listens to feedback
positive
hi! i had her this online quarter and i agree she's really really great. her canvas was so well organized i felt like i always knew what was happening which was so rare this quarter. her modules were also super engaging and were a great mix of text, visuals, interactive games, videos, etc. she really listens to feedback and is so easy to talk to as well. had a great class and learned a tonmore
Brave Puffin
Best theo prof, liberal and respects ur beliefs
positive
Hi! sorry HAHAHA I TOOK HER NA AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I LOVE HER :((( SHES THE BEST THEO PROF YOU COULD EVER ASK FOR :'( she's v liberal, and respects ur beliefs <3 not imposing at all. She rlly tries to make her class engaging! <3 She's also v patient :< and supportive! fun to chika with ;<
so pls participate in her class nd dont hurt her :'( bc she's big nicemore
Calm Jay
best theo prof! super A-able as long as you complete the reqs
positive
4.0 attainableYes
best theo prof! super A-able as long as you complete all the reqs with quality and effort
Quiet Wolf
Just talk to her about it, she'll understand
positive
just talk to her about it, she'll understand
Happy Llama
I think THEO in gen is difficult but if you make it your bread and butter
I think THEO in gen is difficult but if you make it your bread and butter during the sem, not impossible to get an A
Hidden Quail
lol by the way i originally wrote that review here in P2P as well as on the
lol by the way i originally wrote that review here in P2P as well as on the everytime app, but for some reason, the one u screenshotted was copied/stolen from my original review 😭 to those on there pls don't copy reviews just for the sake of adding reviews and engagement :>>
by the way, the reason why i only got a B+ (like most students) was that i fumbled some quizzes. i made one mistake on each so most of my grades were only 3.75more
