Tough teacher, but very good. Tests are very difficult, but you learn a lot. Loves what he does, answers any questions

Mr. Abela is a bright man and also has a unique talent for explaining something multiple ways to ensure one comprehends. He is very compasionate with his students and is willing to go the extra mile to help. He is also passionate about chemistry and will do just about any experiment to illustrate what he is lecturing on. Great Teacher!!

Good teacher and willing to help, but he knows the material naturally and doesn't understand the student who doesn't "get it" right away. Fun class, great interaction, very difficult if math isn't your thing.

I really liked Mr. Abela's chemistry class, it was interesting and informative and the the labs were a lot of fun (we got to see a gummy bear dance :-D). The tests are easy enough if you study before and the homeworks easy and oddly fun. He's also a very nice guy and very helpful when you don't understand something.

The subject can be difficult for those who aren't good at math, but otherwise, he is a good instructor. He can be fast paced and he's too smart for his own good, so it reflects in his teaching style. He has a sense of arrogance about him, but he's very approachable and willing to help if you can get past it. Hes some what of a smart a$$,but its OK.

Brian is a very cool teacher and he sure does try his best to be in the same level with his students. if you slack off then you will do bad. he is not a bad teacher and he has some humor to him. there are times that if you ask him questions he will look at you blankly as if you are a dummy but so what he still helps you out.

he's a great instructor who's so smart it's hot. for you ladies interested in smart guys, bring an extra pair of panties. his class is really interesting and great. i love looking at him and listening to him.

Great teacher!

Great professor! clear on the study materials. If you study the notes and do the homeworks, you will do good on the test.

I think he is great. Hes very helpful and funny. He is very smart which can be intemidating . But i think the class is pretty cool. And it always help when the teacher is easy on the eyes.

I thought he was a great professor and the information was very easy to understand. Great to have a teach that likes science as much as I do

I loved this class. Brian has a great sense of humor that made even the more boring parts of the curriculum bearable, and he is always willing to give extra help if needed. If you have trouble on the tests just drink BRONDO, it will make you WIN at TESTS, BRONDO it's what chem students CRAVE!!!!!

This subject can be hard to completely understand at times, but Mr. Abela will take all the time you need in order to help you succeed. This class is hard, with the tests being 10 questions each, completely free response, but if you are willing to study, you should do fine. He also grades on a curve, which is a very good thing. Highly recommend!

Hard to grasp, although he expects it to be easy. But he helps u if u ask. Pretty good

Very nice guy, the class itself was tough for me, but he try's to make sure your understanding by explaining it a few different ways, easy to talk to and get along with.

Copy everything he writes on the board, make flash cards off of his power points, take your time on labs-they may save your behind. DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS!!!. Start memorizing your polyatomic ions the first week. Do this and you will pass.

He's easy to talk to, grades on a curve and helpful. I have heard that he gets impatient if you don't get it right away. Definitely do ALL the labs and take notes - download the power points too! His interest in the subject made me want to become a science teacher myself!

Mr. Abela is very willing to help his students succeed and will certainly take the time to help you understand things. Be aware though, that his tests are very difficult and each question is multifaceted. If you are mathematically minded, it shouldn't be too bad.

Take him but be prepared to do all the labs. Pay attention to ALL the slides. Don't be fooled by the slides he skips because he might test you from it. DO ALL THE LABS AND PAY ATTENTION TO LECTURES AND SLIDES. Pay attention during reviews and be prepared to work in a study group and to pull all nighters. Other than that he is AMAZING!:)

If you have the slightest interest in chemistry, his class will be amazing. He knows the material and will help students, but don't expect him to teach you components of the class that should have been mastered in the pre requisite courses such as algebra.

Mr. Abela is awesome!! I read all the negative feedback and was super leery going into his class. If you haven't taken Chemistry before, I HIGHLY suggest you know what you are getting into before you take the class. He is super hilarious and is pretty open. Be prepared to laugh. Learn your polyatomic ions now, you WILL need them all semester.

Amazing class! He is really goofy! get a study group in lab! Each chapter and test relates to the next one so make sure you remember everything! All you need are the powerpoints! As someone said before, write down everything he writes! study everyday so you don't get behind. Do the practice questions, they help a lot but they aren't on the test.

He is an amazing professor! Chemistry is a tough subject to begin with so getting an A is hard work. I took the summer class so it was pretty intense, but if you show up everyday, take good notes, and just try your hardest, you can pass this class with at least a B. He is pretty straight up and some students don't like that.

I am taking him for summer right now and well yes, its a lot of info in such a short time. you have 3 tests and 1 final. He curves his tests so thats good and he ,ight get a little frustrated sometimes when a student doesnt understand , but he is more nice of a guy than anything else. His lectures are good and if you take him make sure to STUDY!!!

Be prepared to work for your grade. You need to review the lectures / PowerPoint. Do the practice problems. And if you dedicate the time to study and memorize what he asks of you then you can easily pass the class. He is not an easy professor but he is readily available if you have any questions with lecture or lab.

Having had to take 1A twice, Mr. Abela presents a difficult class that demands discipline from students in order to succeed. It is essential to practice concepts and methods for calculations shown in lecture slides. He has a reputation for being a bit impatient, but with a casual demeanor. However, lessons learnt will prove invaluable later on.

Mr. Abela is such a great teacher! Yes the class is difficult because of the subject but he takes his time to explain the lectures and labs. If you don't understand something, he'll pull up a chair and teach you one on one. Very patient. He also has a great sense of humor. Just be ready to study, study, study. If you don't try, he has no sympathy

Great guy, really funny, and doesnt keep class boring. tough grader. Extremely precise in his answers, for instance I once got the answer as 9.0% and the answer was 9.01%.Pay attention to ALL the small details and when you get home after lecturing on a chapter start the corresponding practice problems. Seriously dont miss class.

I took this class last semester so my review will be incomplete, but I do remember that it was very clear what I had to do to get an A. Clear instructions, great lectures; pay attention and study a lot. The homework he gives and practice problems/guides were key to success, do those and you'll get an A. student aid also provided, utilize tools.

I took Mr. Abela this summer 2018. I really liked him. He made Chem seem easy. If you pay attention and do all your work, you should not have a problem. I had an awesome lab partner, which made my life so much easier. I did not do well on my first test and that hurt my overall grade.

funny guy, easy pass, just study lul

Good professor , pretty tough if you do not put in the work . Listen carefully to his lectures and take good notes.

His class was actually not that bad. A lot of the reviews on here scared me, but it's a chill class if you take time to learn the material and GO TO SI SESSIONS. It's chem, so you have to be prepared for it to be a little difficult. Overall he's a really nice guy and isn't like what a lot of the reviews on here say.

Professor Abela was straight forward during the first lecture on how the class would be. He is approachable and willing to answer any questions.

I was also very iffy about taking his class BUT, this is my second time in his class (Chem-001A & B) and he is honestly a very chill professor. Everything is due at the end of the semester so you go at your own pace. At the end of the semester he will look at the overall class grade and decide whether to curve the final which was 20% of our grade.

I took Abela back in Fall 2021 and I was scared at first to take the course. Overall I enjoyed the class! He has good lectures and definitely take advantage of the free tutoring that gives with the class! It definitely helps to understand more and be consistent. He allows notes and is helpful/considerate when it comes asking questions.

His online chemistry course can be challenging, but he is very accommodating in terms of assisting students in person on campus or online via Zoom. If your working hours conflict with taking an in-person chemistry course, this is an excellent online course to take.

Gen-Chem1 is a difficult course. Mr. Abela does not have mandatory attendance, but wet labs are mandatory, he is a great instructor for lecture portion but for lab he just explains quickly and then sits down for the rest of the lab, he's always willing to help but also is a bit intimidating. This class in all honesty is learn by yourself.

Attending the laboratories was required in this awesome class even when lectures weren't. He would do his best to assist you with any questions. This course consists of homework that must be completed before the conclusion of the semester, which are tests and quizzes. All in all, I had fun with the experiments, and Abela made chemistry exciting.

This professor was really good. He helped me a lot by breaking things down for me. I am not good at chem or math at all, but he took his time to slowly teach me.

I took the 6-week summer course, and it's very manageable. He clearly explains his expectations, and if you follow them, you can easily get an A. Labs are super easy with simple instructions. Exams and quizzes are open notes. Honestly, I don't know how anyone could fail this class unless they purposely try to. Easiest chemistry class ever!

Don't let the negative reviews get to you, his class is easy to pass theres no way of failing. He has a clear criteria and as long as you listen in lab, you will be fine since you're on your own after he tells you what to do. Lecture is optional, just be present for every exam/quiz (including lab quizzes) and you can leave. Listen in lab fr fr.

Very chill nice dude, easy to talk to and very relaxed demeanor. Very organized and manageable class, labs only require attendance. Always available for extra help or additional support. Class is always interesting and easy to follow.

not gonna lie chill guy. just show up to class. Mine was a hybrid. Lab, 2 quizzes that's it if you want a good grade then its possible.