Dr. Lyle Isaacs

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 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.

Email me: helpme@aromaticprep.com
Text or Call me: (301) 500-0289‬

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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.
10-15% of his exams test for the exact structures of molecules and correct spelling of names.
Dr. Isaacs difficult exams have been consistent over the last 9 years, but they are a lot denser than other professor's content.
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.

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

    Don’t Cram

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

    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. Isaacs's CHEM 241?

    • 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.

      Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire exam key collection and homework keys for Dr. Isaacs.

      Learn to Sound Smart with Your Professor - Learn how to shine among your peers by visiting office hours often with "smart" questions ready in hand - I'll teach you how and what questions to ask and get the most out of 1-on-1 face time during Dr. Isaacs's office hours.

      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.

    • Email me: helpme@aromaticprep.com
    Text or Call me: (301) 500-0289‬

    Please include your phone number.