Dr. Bonnie Dixon

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

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 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

A lot of students organize their schedules around avoiding Dr. Dixon. This is because she teaches 6 chemistry classes up to Biochemistry 463, and it's likely every student will end up in her class at least once. I can help you navigate around her course times or help you pass her class on the 1st try.
Dr. Dixon's exams are very difficult and require more conceptual understanding and memorization than other professors.
Contact me for regular 1-on-1 tutoring for CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463 ASAP, and I can show you concepts that Dr. Dixon focuses in her exam questions.
Dr. Dixon heavily emphasizes on 3-D visualization for static molecules, reactions, and mechanisms.

CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463 Points Breakdown

    • 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 461 and CHEM 463.

      Drop Rates

    16.71 Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

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      Exam Points

    Midterms 1, 2 & 3: 300 points total / Final Exam: 160 points

      Bonus Points

    2

      Online Homework

    12 Homeworks (15 Points Each) - 180 Points Total


    • Study Tips for CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463 Exams

    Don’t Cram

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

    Practice Old Exams

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

    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 461 and CHEM 463?

    • Pass on the First Try - A lot of students organize their schedules around avoiding Dr. Dixon. This is because she teaches 6 chemistry classes up to BCHM 463, and you're to likely end up with her at least once. I can help you navigate around her course time or help you pass her class on the 1st try.

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

      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.