Dr. Daniel Falvey

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2026

Contact me for tutoring now, and I'll help you fully gauge Dr. Falvey's CHEM 231 and CHEM 237 material. I'll share his past exam and teaching style from several years of experience, how he curves, and help you get the most out of his lectures.

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Dr. Falvey's Exam Style

Exceptions-to-the-rule are frequently introduced to students for the first time on exams or briefly mentioned during class, but with no examples.
Expect to be tested on at least 3 topics (not covered in the textbook) that are applications from real life.
Most exams are designed for students to finish, or answer accurately, but not BOTH at the same time.
Contact me for regular tutoring ASAP, and I can show you where Dr. Falvey sources his exam questions, what he emphasizes, and what he excludes from your textbook.

CHEM 231 and CHEM 237 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester he taught CHEM 241, and from Dr. Falvey's CHEM 231 and CHEM 237 Spring 2021 syllabus.

      Drop Rates

    6.99% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

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      Exam Points

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

      Online Homework (Sapling)

    10 Homeworks (15 Points Each) 150 points total - Spring 2021 Pandemic Special - Traditionally NO homework points.


    • Study Tips for CHEM 231 and CHEM 237 Exams

    Practice Old Exams

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

    Avoid Distractions

    Silence your phone, videos, and tell family to stop bugging you to create a focused environment.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Falvey's CHEM 231 and CHEM 237?

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

      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.

      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.

      Beat the Curve - Dr. Falvey has a complicated curve system that is based upon the 5th highest score. Tutoring with me to figure out how to stay ahead of your peers and on top of the curve.