Dr. Lai-Xi Wang

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

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Dr. Wang's Exam Style

Dr. Wang does have a curve so his class is more competitive. Students in this class should be protective of their resources and knowledge gained from 1-on-1 tutoring so they don’t fall below the 1 standard deviation cut-off on the curve.
His exams always contain a Wittig Mechanism and Intramolecular Claisen which tend to be worth a lot of points. The reason why I can state this online is because it’s seared into my memory from my tutoring experience with students in his class. Tutor 1-on-1 with me to find out which other reactions he favors!
Dr. Wang’s exams are extremely straightforward and have 20% less reactions than most CHEM 237, CHEM 241 and CHEM 247 professors. For example, he cuts out Benzene Birch Reduction, Cis vs. Trans Alkene Wittig Differences and the Retro-Aldol Mechanism.
Students have the ability to get an A or jump two (2) letter grades in this class by beating the curve with 2 standard deviations above the average, IF they practice all the old exams going back 3.5 semesters.

CHEM 237, CHEM 241 and CHEM 247 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    My grading estimates are based on actual exam/final averages and curves cutoffs from the most recent semester he taught CHEM 237, CHEM 241 and CHEM 247. This info is coming soon in June 2021, or tutor with me today for faster access!

      Drop Rates

    14.85% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

    Exam 1: 107.7 / Exam 2: 112.6 / Exam 3: 100.1 / Final: 170.8

      Exam Points

    Midterms 1, 2 & 3: 150 Points Each / Final: 250 Points

      Clicker Points

    Must be done during lecture. 6 points per lecture.

      Homework

    None.


    • Study Tips for CHEM 237, CHEM 241 and CHEM 247 Exams

    Practice Old Exams

    Execute on old exams. Even if you get the wrong answer, you'll learn from your mistakes faster.

    Avoid Distractions

    Silence your phone, videos, and tell family to stop bugging you to create a focused environment.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Wang's CHEM 237, CHEM 241 and CHEM 247?

    • Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Wang. Know UMD's peculiarities and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

      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.

      Curated Videos- Tutor with me to watch my videos specific to Dr. Wang’s curriculum. This will help you keep on top of his material and understand everything in lecture with Dr. Wang.

      Supplemental Learning- Dr. Wang has a thick accent, which can make [[her/him//them]] hard to understand sometimes. As long as students make the effort to keep up with the textbook they’ll understand what he is trying to say and I'll help facilitate that learning.