Turner, Adam H. teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 17 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.0 out of 5. Students score them 3.2 out of 5 on clarity, 3.1 out of 5 on helpfulness, 3.0 out of 5 on grading fairness and 3.9 out of 5 on workload. Of those comments, 11 read positive, 1 read mixed, 2 read neutral and 3 read negative. They are listed for 7 sections this term.
Turner, Adam H.
Ateneo de Manila University · 17 comments
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Hi! Had him for chem 21.11 AND SUPER LONG POST AHEAD,,,, ALL I CAN SAY IS 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
we had tests almost every other day and the coverage for each test was worth 300-500 slides 😭 time limit is CRAZY SHORT 😭 esp for tests that require problem solving 😭 he doesnt ask for solutions but he is strict about sigfigs!!!! if ur answer is correct naman but wrong sigfig,, ure automatically wrong, no partial points!! Also no backtracking so u have to be sure of ur answer before going to the next number,, the questions arent even in the slides he gave?????? imo the slides he gave were not that comprehensive and during sync lessons he doesnt really solve anything he just reads the question and says the answer,,,,,, 🥲 he discusses quite fast like reading and just skimming thru the slides in class,, i asked him a question during sync which prompted more questions from my classmates and he just ended the meeting bc he was not “”satisfied” with our understanding,, he gave a couple exercises to compensate tho,, haha
i messaged him abt a question that had wrong choices (i was just so sure that my answer was correct eventho its not in the choices),, i emailed him with my solutions and explanation abt the limiting reactant and i did not get any response!!!!!! 😭 that went on for like 2 tests 😭 he also doesnt show the correct answers so u dont know which ones r ur wrong answers 🥲
altho he is considerate with moving deadlines/adjusting the time for quizzes but literally,, save urself,,, if u can choose another prof, choose another prof istg not worth the stress talaga 😭 i was a good student in chem tbh and his class made me feel like i was so dumb at chem HAHA 🧍🏻♀️
quizzes, midterms, and finals were the only ones he used to compute our grades and he computed it like [(overall score)/highest possible score ] x 100 and whichever letter grade ur %score falls under is ur final grade so by the looks of it,, theres kind of no difference when it comes to the weight of ur midterms/finals compared to the weight of the quizzes cos he just adds and divides and multiplies by 100 😭
for midterms and finals, there were 2 parts and u can take each part separately as long as pasok sa lead time,, each item would be 2 pts each tho so be careful,, i was almost at a C mark bc of midterms but i was able to bawi sa finals and other quizzes and bump my overall grade to b+ 🥲 TBH B+/A-able WITH MAX MAX MAX MAX EFFORT, RESEARCH, UNDERSTANDING, and YOUTUBE HAHAHA but if ure kinda jus meh and don’t research abt the topic (like solely relying on his lectures and handouts),, legit C+ 🥲 literally traumatizing !!!!!!!!!!!more
Anonymous
Read the modules first, syncs are speedy
positive
CourseCHEM 33.51
also didn't have him for CHEM 33.51 but we had him for CHEM 122.01. i think some of these apply naman ! hehe :>
even though i didn't really practice this as much, i personally think it's important to read the materials before you sync sessions! doc adam's modules naman are posted na before the sync sessions kaya go through it na. use his sync sessions to clarify things that you don't understand from the materials and don't be afraid to open your mic and ask. during the sync, he's really speedy kasi he really tries to fit in the content of the module in your sync sessions. as said by kiki, there are times where you haven't absorbed the lesson yet pero he's already 5 slides ahead HAHAHAHAHA pero he's open naman and you can tell him if he's going too fast :>
+ he posts his videos on youtube & he has a lot of additional materials din dun which i think will really help for you to understand the topics.
for his quizzes and lts, it's aight naman, manageable siya! the practice problems he provides, along with those practice exercises you have during the sync session, are super useful. yung kalaban mo lang talaga when there's computations are sig figs 😔 super important to clarify questions about sfs because mali lang sf mo, patay ka na HAHAHAHA if there are calculations in his quiz, it's prolly a 4-pt or a 5-pt question kaya don't be careless :0
don't be afraid din to reach out about the exams, if you think there's a mistake with the choices (e.g. wala dun tamang sagot), email sir at #IpaglabanMo HAHAHAHA
also, don't be afraid to ask for consultation sessions before a quiz or a long test! the chem department is really flexible with these stuff ! hehe good luck :>more
Jolly Puffin
Chill prof, long PPTs, just ask him to slow down
positive
like what LJ said, doc turner is very chill... i don't think he even took note of our attendance tbh HAHAHA but i remember him saying once that he appreciates it when people go to class, so i suggest attending nalang
i can confirm that he's sometimes hard to keep up with because he has long ppts? i think he had one ppt with 200 slides but that's only because each slide is super simplified... like he would have three to five bullet points on each slide which left a lot of whitespace. and since he has pretty long ppts, he would end up talking too fast at times so if you feel like you can't catch up with what he's teaching, just ask him to kindly explain it again. he's not the type to get mad at people so he won't crucify you for not understanding something right off the bat
he likes to add short review questions in his ppts but sometimes he doesn't put the answers so i recommend annotating his ppts during lecture. his online quizzes would also be <= 10 items lang and sometimes you can't go back to the previous questions so it's easy to get things wrong 😬 his LTs had more items but *a few* of the questions would just make you go ??? because you won't even remember learning them thoroughly onsite
LJ already explained his grading system but just to add, our A was 90.5 to 100. it's still possible to get an A as long as you study his materials because most assessments are objective. otherwise, with minimal to decent effort, you can get a B to B+more
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Anonymous
Fast but straightforward, would take again
positive
CourseCHEM 122.01
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight
had him for chem 122.01 (fundamentals of inorg chem). he teaches pretty fast but i like it that way. he's quite straightforward with his discussions so it was easy for me to understand the lessons. quiz, long test, problem set were manageable. 10/10 would take his class again HAHAHAmore
Gentle Alpaca
Nice and understanding but not worth the stress
negative
Retake?No
he doesn’t announce synch sessions as well DUAJXKDKFB pero he’s a really nice guy and moves deadlines if needed 🌟 hes super understanding if you submit late as long as the reason is valid!! pero honestly if you had a choice pls pick another prof DIDKANCKSNSN not worth the stress 😭more
Clever Llama
doc turner the best 🤩
positive
doc turner the best 🤩
Calm Zebra
one word: accent 🤗
neutral
one word: accent 🤗
Hidden Dove
Fast English lectures plus YouTube recaps, take him
positive
CourseCHEM 122.01
Retake?Yes
okay honest review:
hes sucha fast teacher ngl but i swear the only module i got everything perfect on 📈📈 mad respect only because he spoke in straight english and if u know me,, i cant speak filipino for my life HAHAHA
had him for chem 122.01 though, but he really goes his way to make short comprehensive youtube videos to accompany his lectures, writes down the lecture chapters from the book and uploads synch classes as unlisted youtube videos (ngl best move ever) and his pptx are so comprehensible !! love it i swear i stan
PLS TAKE HIM IF URE A ENGLISH SPOKENER LIKE ME,, but ngl his accent is still intimidating 👁👄👁more
Icy Bison
Nice and consultable, lectures move very fast
positive
CourseCHEM 122.01
I had him for CHEM 122.01!
He's a nice prof and open for consultation. If you need to email him, give him roughly a day or two.
His lecture materials are short and concise, and his crash course videos are also very, very abrupt (but helpful as well). It's better to have your reference material by your side when studying his modules! 😄
His synchronous sessions are really, really quick (there was one session where I haven't fully absorbed the lecture slide and he has already discussed 5 more slides 😭). If you have questions during the synchronous sessions, I suggest you open your mic because there are instances when he only checks the chat box by the end of the lecture.
On tests and exams, being acquainted with your class beadle helps out a lot (I was a beadle when I had him as a prof) because there are items on his quizzes that needs clarification/corrections, especially on sigfigs. His tests are just right in terms of difficulty— there are some challenging items and there are easy items.more
Quiet Heron
Read before synch; MC quizzes still punch
positive
Hiii! Had him for Chrm 122.01 :> it really helps to read the materials before you attend the synch kasi there's a tendency na it's going to be really fast :< quizzes and LT-wise naman, it's fairly easy naman pero be careful kasi each question is worth 2-4 pts even though na it's only multiple choice lang :>
Also, don't hesitate to reach out to doc adam when you feel like he made a mistake sa choices or you think na your answer is acceptable. Good luck!!more
Brave Yak
Pogi and nice but quizzes made me cry
WorkloadHeavy
review daw boss 🥰 his quizzes made me wanna cry but yk he was really pogi n super nice but he didn’t really show u what u got wrong but tbh I’m satisfied na with my overall grade I think he curved a little which is nicemore
Happy Quail
hello bump for onsite! :))
hello bump for onsite! :))
Anonymous
Fast lectures, final answers only, no partials
negative
CourseCHEM 22.11
LeniencyNo
oof had sir for CHEM 22.11 and he was experimenting with how he held tests, so :'(
for the questions with solutions, he just asked for final answers so no partial points + sig figs are v v important!! also feel free to ask about a question from the test if you think your answer is correct cuz he usually corrects them after the test (this will boost ur grades i swear HAHA)
tbh didnt really learn much kasi he covers the topic really fast and this class stressed me out so much LOL
also if may announcements siya, minsan sinasabi lang niya sa synch session and not the canvas group so its better to attend the synch classesmore
Anonymous
Fast CH 122.01 but slides match the quizzes
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
had doc turner for ch 122.01 :0
• fast-paced lectures, you’re pretty likely to attend a synch session and have no idea what’s going on if you don’t look at the module in advance, but also..
• material is very straightforward, not too convoluted, not difficult to absorb!! which is why it's easy to catch up despite the pacing
• Quizzes/LTs are very similar to his ppt slides, so make sure you study those and you should be good
• Multiple choice w/ 3-5 points per question so like… be careful
• Make sure you know sigfigs!!!
• v considerate w/ test and quiz items w/ corrections - we would message him about it and he gave everyone full marks
• v approachable about consultation - ask anything you're not sure about, he replies within a day or two :Dmore
Noble Badger
Really fast CH 122.01; quizzes hard if unprepared
positive
Retake?Yes
WorkloadHeavy
Had him for Ch 122.01. He's fast, like really, really fast so you should take your time in studying his lectures and watching his vids in youtube (you can watch his videos naman in a 1.75x-2x speed). His quizzes and LTs are challenging but as long as you prepared and studied for them, you can get a good-high score. Tbh, I'm having a hard time learning in this online setting but I really learned a lot from him. Just make sure that you are able to understand the concepts, and if you can, the you're good to go.more
Daring Jay
No curve, canvas grades stick; B with min effort
positive
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium
Sir Turner is afam so my inital motion was he curves. But i was wrong
Quizzes: chill lang very technical and applicational
Lectures: super haba as in. Di mo kaya ng 1 night reviewihin lahat. Get lang the gizz anf you will be fine tho
Grades: Sir doesnt curve talaga. The grades you see in canvas will be your final grades. with minimum effort, you can get a Bmore
Anonymous
Chill chem prof, fast class, B-able no curve
positive
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Hello! I had sir turner for general chemistry and overall he’s a very chill and nice prof. However his classes are fast and difficult to keep up with.
Workload: Very chill his quizzes are all done in canvas and we only had 2 or 3 (?) probsets
Teaching style: Sir turner provides lecture slides prior to his classes so you could read them in advance. His slides are simple (too simplified na it doesn’t match up with the exam questions he gives us 😭😭)and medyo disorganized.
Grading: His grading is straightforward all of the outputs have the same weight and he just averages that (he doesn’t curve). Overall B-able with effort.more
