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 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."
Dr. Dixon's exams are very difficult and require more conceptual understanding and memorization than other professors.
Dr. Dixon heavily emphasizes on 3-D visualization for static molecules, reactions, and mechanisms.

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

    Practice Old Exams

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

    Keep Going

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

    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?

    • 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.

      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.

      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.

      Accelerated Catch Up - If you're behind, I'll help you catch up 10x faster than studying on your own using private resources.