Dr. Elizabeth Griffith

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Summer 2025

Contact me for CHEM 131 and CHEM 135 tutoring, and you'll learn insider tips on how Dr. Griffith creates exam questions, sets curved grade cutoffs, and assigns the point value of homeworks at UMD for the Fall 2021 semester.

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Dr. Griffith's Exam Style

As a tutor, I've worked with dozens of struggling students who jumped 2 letter grades on the next exam after a 'push' in the right direction, catered resources, and regular 1-on-1 tutoring sessions.
In the 7 years I've been tutoring her CHEM 135 and 271 classes, Dr. Griffith has created all of her own questions, but occasionally repeats a problem verbatim on her future exams.
10% of Dr. Griffith's curriculum are organic chemistry reactions and naming - this is not as in-depth as regular orgo. However, this extra material catches students by surprise since it involves different applied thinking. A tutor like myself, who's mastered both gen chem and orgo, is best suited to help you navigate the peculiarities of CHEM 131 and CHEM 135.
Dr. Griffith's exams are difficult, but not impossible and require more conceptual understanding and memorization than other professors. Her Isotope Ratio and Diprotic Acid Base problems tend to be most challenging for students.

CHEM 131 and CHEM 135 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    My grading estimates are based on actual exam/final averages and curves cutoffs from the most recent semester she taught CHEM 131 and CHEM 135. This info is coming soon in June 2021, or tutor with me today for faster access!

      Drop Rates

    6.42% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

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      Exam Points

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      Homework

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    • Study Tips for CHEM 131 and CHEM 135 Exams

    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.

    Get Help Early

    Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Griffith's CHEM 131 and CHEM 135?

    • Focus on What's "Actually" Tested - I will emphasize topics that are known to have been historically tested in CHEM 131 and CHEM 135 and similar classes around the country. 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. Griffith's office hours.

      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.

      Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - You'll get access to my entire exam key collection and homework answers relevant and similar to CHEM 131 and CHEM 135.