Dr. Taylor Plank

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

Gain insight on popular concepts Dr. Plank most likely tests on her exams. Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring now to learn new study strategies, access one-of-a-kind resources, and learn hundreds of tips and tricks to help you ace your exams and homework in CHEM 271!

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Dr. Plank's Exam Style

Most CHEM 271 exams are designed for students to finish, or answer accurately, but usually not BOTH at the same time.
Dr. Plank's exam questions usually combine 2-5 or more concepts into 1 problem. Reverse problems are common where students must solve them backward. Not all questions are straightforward, and you need to translate "English" into "numbers or formulas."
Exceptions-to-the-rule in chemistry and organic chemistry are frequently shown for the first time on exams or briefly mentioned during class, but with no examples.
Contact me for regular tutoring ASAP, and I'll help you determine where Dr. Plank sources her exam questions, what she emphasizes, and what she excludes from your textbook.

CHEM 271 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from her CHEM 271 syllabus for the Spring 2021 semester.

      Drop Rate

    No historical information.

      Exam Averages

    No historical information.

      Exam Points

    3 Midterms: 150 points (50 each) / Final Exam: 100 points

      Participation

    20 Points

      Bonus Points

    None

      Online Homework

    10 Points Each (Top 8 scores count towards the overall grade)


    • Study Tips for CHEM 271 Exams

    Keep Going

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

    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.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Plank's CHEM 271?

    • Focus on What's "Actually" Tested - I will emphasize topics that are known to have been historically tested in CHEM 271 and similar classes around the country. I'll reinforce really important subjects that you'll need to know to pass your exams and get your desired grade.

      Exam Tips and Tricks - Learn hundreds of tips and tricks to help you work through Dr. Plank's exams quickly and accurately. Don't use shortcuts blindly - tutor with me to understand exactly what you're doing and why!

      Accelerated Catch Up - If you're behind, I'll do my best to help you catch up 10x faster than studying on your own using my custom resources.

      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. Plank's office hours.