Dr. Lee Friedman

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2026

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Dr. Friedman's Exam Style

Dr. Friedman does not "tolerate any nonsense" and will give severe consequences to students who collaborate on post labs.
He provides only 3 old exams and no past finals for CHEM 131 and CHEM 242 studying. He never tests on the exact same exam question twice.
Most exams are designed for students to finish, or answer accurately, but not BOTH at the same time.
Dr. Friedman expects students to “go through the process of analyzing data, processing information, and applying logic and scientific reasoning to come to a rational conclusion.” However, expect his post-lab and exam questions to be impossible to answer without Ph.D. graduate level Orgo knowledge.

CHEM 242 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 he taught online CHEM 242 in Fall 2020.

      Drop Rates

    12.24% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

    Midterm Average: 42% / Final Averages to be posted later.

      Exam Points

    Midterm / Final: 75 Points Each

      Labs

    183 Points

      Bonus Points

    None.


    • Study Tips for CHEM 242 Exams

    Get Help Early

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

    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.

    Why Tutor With Me for Dr. Friedman's CHEM 242 Lab?

    • 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.

      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.

      Protect Your Grade and Sanity -If you look up Dr. Friedman's Rate My Professor page, you'll see that his reviews are negatively emotive. That's because his CHEM 131 and CHEM 242 are genuinely hard and students unnecessarily struggle, often to the point of failing out. I can help you pass with my tailored tutoring sessions!

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