Dr. Heather Tienson-Tseng

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Summer 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

Exceptions-to-the-rule are frequently introduced to students for the first time on exams or briefly mentioned during class, but with no examples.
Most exams are designed for students to finish, or answer accurately, but not BOTH at the same time.
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.
Contact me for regular tutoring ASAP, and I can show you popular methods used by new professors to source their exam questions, what they emphasize, and what they may exclude from your textbook.

BCHM 463 Points Breakdown

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    • Study Tips for BCHM 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.

    Avoid Distractions

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Tienson-Tseng's BCHM 463?

    • Focus on What's "Actually" Tested - I emphasize topics that I know have been historically tested in BCHM 463 during our sessions. I'll reinforce really important subjects that you'll need to know to pass your exams and get your desired grade.

      Exam Tips and Tricks - Know UMD's peculiarities and learn specific tips and tricks to study for exams.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Tienson-Tseng may source her exam and homework questions. About 50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

      Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire exam key collection and homework keys for UMD BCHM 463 professors.