Dr. Lyle Isaacs

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2024

Contact me for tutoring right now, and you'll learn the best strategies for Dr. Isaacs's notoriously difficult exams, which resources to use while studying, and help you build confidence with CHEM 241's material.

Email me: helpme@aromaticprep.com
Text or Call me: (301) 500-0289‬

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Dr. Isaacs's Exam Style

Exams are very long and conceptual. They contain questions on naming, lots of ring-opening and closing, double-ended reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, resonance exceptions, and NMR spectroscopy.
10-15% of his exams test for the exact structures of molecules and correct spelling of names.
Dr. Isaacs takes questions from the end of each chapter, especially harder problems that include chemistry exceptions.
Dr. Isaacs difficult exams have been consistent over the last 9 years, but they are a lot denser than other professor's content.

CHEM 241 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    My stats are based on actual exam/final averages and curves cutoffs from the most recent semester he taught CHEM 241.

      Drop Rates

    10.79% Drop Rate.

      Exam Points

    Midterms: 3 x 150 Points (450 Points) / Final: 300 Points

      Clicker Points

    100 Points

      Bonus Points

    None.


    • Study Tips for CHEM 241 Exams

    Keep Going

    Re-do a problem 5 times - this helps cement your knowledge, and recall it under high pressure testing environment.

    Don’t Cram

    Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.

    Ask Questions

    Be bold and ask direct questions when you're stuck - there's value in wrong answers so you can recognize and avoid them.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Isaacs's CHEM 241?

    • Tech Savvy Tutor - I know the ins and outs of online meeting software, like Zoom, Webex, and Join.me. I'll easily fix your tech issues as well to ensure our session runs smoothly.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Isaacs sources his exam and homework questions. ~50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

      Stay Proactive and Positive - I'll help you build confidence with this class and stay on top of the material - by the time exams roll around, you're ready to conquer them.

      Learn to Sound Smart with Your Professor - Learn how to shine among your peers by visiting office hours often with "smart" questions ready in hand - I'll teach you how and what questions to ask and get the most out of 1-on-1 face time during Dr. Isaacs's office hours.

    • Email me: helpme@aromaticprep.com
    Text or Call me: (301) 500-0289‬

    Please include your phone number.