Dr. Lee Friedman

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Summer 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

Dr. Friedman’s Spectroscopy questions require your brain to channel deep thinking. He refers to them as “fun puzzles”, but students prefer to call them a “confusing maze”. Tutor 1-on-1 with me, and I’ll help train your thinking to convert the maze back into a puzzle.
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.
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

    Avoid Distractions

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

    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.

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

    • Accelerated Catch Up - If you're behind, I'll help you catch up 10x faster than studying on your own using private resources.

      Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Friedman. Know UMD's peculiarities and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

      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.

      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.