Dr. Lyle Isaacs

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

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Dr. Isaacs's Exam Style

Dr. Isaacs takes questions from the end of each chapter, especially harder problems that include chemistry exceptions.
Contact me for regular tutoring ASAP, and I can show you where Dr. Isaacs sources his exam questions, what he emphasizes, and what he excludes from your textbook.
Dr. Isaacs difficult exams have been consistent over the last 9 years, but they are a lot denser than other professor's content.
Exams are very long and conceptual. They contain questions on naming, lots of ring-opening and closing, double-ended reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, resonance exceptions, and NMR spectroscopy.

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.

    Don’t Cram

    Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.

    Avoid Distractions

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Isaacs's CHEM 241?

    • 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.

      Study the Right Resources - 2 curriculum switches occurred within UMD's chemistry department within the last 5 years. Past exams may not be relevant to your current exam, so you'll have to be careful. Tutor with me to gain knowledge in HOW to study for Dr. Isaacs CHEM 241 exams, and avoid wasting time focusing on the wrong material.

      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.

      Stay Proactive and Positive - I'll help you build confidence with this class and stay on top of the material - by the time exams roll around, you're ready to conquer them.