Dr. Bonnie Dixon
UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2026
Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away and I'll help you stay sane in Dr. Dixon's CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463, CHEM 241 (Summer), or CHEM 135 class at UMD. I'll teach you how she formulates exam questions, how to best prepare for her extremely difficult exams, and help you pass her class on the FIRST try.
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Dr. Dixon's Exam Style
CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463 Points Breakdown
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Where Do These Stats Come From?
They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester she taught CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463.
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Drop Rates
16.71 Drop Rate.
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Exam Averages
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Exam Points
Midterms 1, 2 & 3: 300 points total / Final Exam: 160 points
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Bonus Points
2
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Online Homework
12 Homeworks (15 Points Each) - 180 Points Total
Study Tips for CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463 Exams
Don’t Cram
Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.
Get Help Early
Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.
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. Dixon's CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463?
Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn the pattern of past questions Dr. Dixon has created so you can hone your skills on topics that will likely be on exams.
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.
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. Dixon's office hours.
Protect Your Grade and Sanity - If you look up Dr. Dixon's Rate My Professor page, you'll see that her reviews are emotive. That's because her CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463, CHEM 241, and CHEM 135 are genuinely hard and lots of students struggle - often to the point of failing out. I can help you pass with my tailored tutoring sessions!