Dr. Bonnie Dixon

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Summer 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

Contact me for regular 1-on-1 tutoring for CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, 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.
In the 15 years I've been tutoring her class, Dr. Dixon has created all of her own questions and has never ONCE repeated a problem verbatim on any of her graded homeworks or exams.
Dr. Dixon NEVER follows the textbook. She has "rules" that are different and more in-depth than what is shown in the textbook and grades according to "her rules."

CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, 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 271, 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 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463 Exams

    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.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Dixon's CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, CHEM 271, CHEM 461 and CHEM 463?

    • 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.

      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.

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