Dr. Adam Herring

PSU Penn State University, University Park Fall 2025

Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away, and you'll learn expert Multiple Choice exam strategies to ace Dr. Herring's CHEM 110 and CHEM 130. Tips are curated from 6 years of 1-on-1 experience. I'll patiently answer all your questions, share lots of tricks, and focus on 'high-impact' topics to help you reach your desired grade in PSU's CHEM 110 and CHEM 130.

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Dr. Herring's Exam Style

Dr. Herring's exams are concept multiple-choice and calculation multiple-choice. The 70% of questions are NOT straightforward.
Many students say that Dr. Herring tends to answer your questions with a question, further confusing students. I’ll patiently work through your questions and show you tips to improve your memory retention.
CHEM 110 and CHEM 130 practice exams provided are the same every semester, and do not show enough of the curveballs that are ACTUALLY tested on your exam. What you need to study are the ACTUAL exams given out in past semesters which I can provide through 1-on-1 tutoring.
Dr. Herring's exams are typically harder than canvas quizzes and PLA's for CHEM 110 and CHEM 130. Past exam questions are used in lecture, but not exceptions, and hard variations are taught before exams.

CHEM 110 and CHEM 130 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester he taught CHEM 110 and CHEM 130.

      Drop Rates

    Tutor with me to get this information!

      Exam Averages

    Exam 1: 83.8% Exam 2, 3 and Final averages to be posted later.

      Exam Points

    3 Exams & Final: 32 Points Each

      PLA's

    360 Points Total

      Homework Points

    10 Points Each

      Bonus Points

    None.

      Online Quizzes

    20 Points Each


    • Study Tips for CHEM 110 and CHEM 130 Exams

    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.

    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. Herring's CHEM 110 and CHEM 130?

    • Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire collection of exam and quiz keys for Dr. Herring.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Herring sources his exam and homework questions. ~50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

      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.

      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.