Dr. Monique Koppel

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Summer 2025

Tutor with me 1-on-1 now, and I'll show you how to conquer Dr. Koppel's CHEM 231 and CHEM 241 or CHEM 232 class, help you stay on top of unforgiving lab deadlines, and what to expect on her midterms and finals.

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Dr. Koppel's Exam Style

In the 7 years I've been tutoring her CHEM 231 classes, Dr. Koppel has created all of her own questions. she occasionally repeat problems verbatim on future exams, and ~33% of question types are repeated using slightly different molecules and numbers.
For the past two years, Dr. Koppel has created unique CHEM 232 post-lab questions that are never repeated to prevent people from copying off of old labs. The department is paranoid about students cheating on post labs (for good reason) and as a result, they have their own Chegg account, monitor other Chegg accounts, and frequently compare students' work.
in CHEM 135, 20% of Dr. Koppel's curriculum are organic chemistry reactions and naming. This extra material catches students by surprise since it involves different applied thinking. A tutor like myself, who's mastered both gen chem and Orgo, is best suited to help you navigate the peculiarities of 135.
Dr. Koppel's CHEM 232 post-lab questions are incredibly difficult and require Ph.D. graduate-level thinking.

CHEM 232 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual lab, midterm & final averages of most recent semester she taught CHEM 232.

      Drop Rates

    6.27% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

    Practical: 58.7% / Final: Tutor with Me For This Information!

      Exam Points

    Practical: 80 Points / Final: 200 Points

      Lab Reports

    700 Points

      IR Workshop

    30 Points

      Bonus Points

    None

      Literature Assignments

    30 Points


    • Study Tips for CHEM 232 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.

    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. Koppel's CHEM 232?

    • 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.

      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. Koppel's office hours.

      Conquer Online Labs - The online lab format is extremely frustrating for students due to inability to interact with materials and beakers. Student frustration stems from a lack of conceptual understanding combined with not having tangible objects to fall back on. I'll help you overcome these obstacles by teaching you the concepts that actually matter to successfully complete lab reports.

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