Dr. Heather Tienson-Tseng

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

Gain insight on CHEM 131 concepts popular on UMD exams. Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring now to learn study strategies, practice past exam keys, and learn curve cutoffs to help you ace CHEM 131.

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Dr. Tienson-Tseng's Exam Style

For new professors, such as Dr. Tienson-Tseng, her exams may not reflect the assigned homework through BCHM 463.
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BCHM 463 with Dr. Tienson-Tseng at UMD may have 3-4 exams per semester worth 100 points each. Exams can be typically 9-12 questions worth 2-12 points each.
Dr. Tienson-Tseng's exams will likely be concept-focused and multiple-choice. Exam questions are usually not straightforward among UMD professors.

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    • Study Tips for BCHM 463 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.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Get Help Early

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

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