Dr. Lee Friedman

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2026

Tutor with me 1-on-1 now, and I'll show you how to conquer Dr. Friedman's CHEM 131 or CHEM 242 class, help you stay on top of those unforgiving lab submission deadlines, and what to expect on his lab midterms and finals.

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Dr. Friedman's Exam Style

For +5 semesters in a row, Friedman recycled difficult alcohol/ether mechanism questions from outside sources not shared with students. This creates an ‘element of surprise’ during tests and maintains lower exam averages. Tutor 1-on-1 with me, and we'll practice these resources together.
Most exams are designed for students to finish, or answer accurately, but not BOTH at the same time.
Dr. Friedman does not "tolerate any nonsense" and will give severe consequences to students who collaborate on post labs.
I have extensive experience tutoring Dr. Friedman's CHEM 131 and CHEM 242 classes. Tutor with me and you'll get the support and knowledge you'll need to survive his exams.

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

    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.

    Practice Old Exams

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

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

    • 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!

      Stay on Top of Deadlines - Dr. Friedman does not tolerate late submissions for ANY reason. I'll help you beat those unforgiving CHEM 242 lab submission deadlines to keep your grade up.

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