Dr. Alice Mignerey

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away, and I'll show you how Dr. Mignerey creates her exam questions, how to stay engaged during her lectures, and how to best prepare for your CHEM 135 and CHEM 271 Exam 1, which can boost your confidence for the rest of semester.

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Dr. Mignerey's Exam Style

Contact me for regular tutoring ASAP, and I can show you where Dr. Mignerey sources her exam questions, what she emphasizes, and what she excludes from your textbook.
Most exams are designed for students to finish, or answer accurately, but not BOTH at the same time.
Dr. Mignerey's exam questions are short and straightforward...for Exams 1 and 2. Exam 3 has long, challenging problems that cause students to struggle and lower their exam grade average.
Dr. Mignerey's exams are extremely consistent but long and you can expect 30-40 questions per homework.

CHEM 135 and CHEM 271 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester she taught CHEM 135 and CHEM 271.

      Drop Rate

    8.78% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

    Exam 1: 82.5% / Exam 2, 3 & Final averages to be posted later.

      Exam Points

    Midterms 1, 2 & 3: 300 points total / Final Exam: 200 points

      Clicker Points (TopHat)

    80 Points

      Bonus Points

    None.

      Online Homework

    90 Points


    • Study Tips for CHEM 135 and CHEM 271 Exams

    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.

    Keep Going

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

    Get Help Early

    Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Mignerey's CHEM 135 and CHEM 271?

    • Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Mignerey sources her exam and homework questions. About 50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

      Protect Your Grade - Exam 1 sets the stage for rest of semester - build your confidence early so you avoid an uphill battle mid-semester.

      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. Mignerey's office hours.

      Focus on What's "Actually" Tested - I emphasize topics that I know have been historically tested on in your class during our sessions. I'll reinforce really important subjects that you'll need to know to pass your exams and get your desired grade.