Dr. Lyle Isaacs
UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025
Contact me for tutoring right now, and you'll learn the best strategies for Dr. Isaacs's notoriously difficult exams, which resources to use while studying, and help you build confidence with CHEM 241's material.
"*" indicates required fields

Dr. Isaacs's Exam Style
CHEM 241 Points Breakdown
-
Where Do These Stats Come From?
My stats are based on actual exam/final averages and curves cutoffs from the most recent semester he taught CHEM 241.
-
Drop Rates
10.79% Drop Rate.
-
Exam Points
Midterms: 3 x 150 Points (450 Points) / Final: 300 Points
-
Clicker Points
100 Points
-
Bonus Points
None.
Study Tips for CHEM 241 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.
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.
Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Isaacs's CHEM 241?
Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Isaacs. Know UMD's peculiarities and learn specific strategies to study for exams.
Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Isaacs sources his exam and homework questions. ~50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.
Accelerated Catch Up - If you're behind, I'll help you catch up 10x faster than studying on your own using private resources.
Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire exam key collection and homework keys for Dr. Isaacs.
