Dr. Lori Stepan

PSU Penn State University, University Park Spring 2026

Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away, and you'll learn expert Multiple Choice exam strategies to ace Dr. Stepan's CHEM 112. 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 112.

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Dr. Stepan's Exam Style

Dr. Stepan is known for not curving exams - an unforgiving system that punishes students for every little calculation mistake. My 1-on-1 tutoring will train you to spot those slippery slopes and the confidence to recognize a wrong answer before it's too late!
Dr. Stepan's exams are typically harder than canvas quizzes and PLA's for CHEM 112. Past exam questions are used in lecture, but not exceptions, and hard variations are taught before exams.
Dr. Stepan's exams are concept multiple-choice and calculation multiple-choice. The 70% of questions are NOT straightforward.
Dr. Stepan gives out practice problems that are conceptual bare minimums, yet her exam questions require Ph.D. graduate-level knowledge.

CHEM 112 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester she taught CHEM 112.

      Drop Rates

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      Exam Averages

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      Exam Points

    Exams 1, 2 & 3: 32 Points Each / Final: 56 Points

      Clicker Points

    6 Points Per Question

      Bonus Points

    None.

      Online Quizzes

    10 Points Each


    • Study Tips for CHEM 112 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.

    Get Help Early

    Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Stepan's CHEM 112?

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

      Learn to Sound Smart with Your Professor - Students frequently mention that nothing annoys Dr. Stepan like "easy" or vague questions to look unprepared in her eyes. 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. Stepan's office hours.

      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.

      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.