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!
The concepts that appear on her exams are difficult. Early mastery is essential as curveball exam problems tend to combine chapters. Not understanding one topic leads to a chain reaction of lost points.
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.
CHEM 112 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.

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

    Practice Old Exams

    Execute on old exams. Even if you get the wrong answer, you'll learn from your mistakes faster.

    Don’t Cram

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

    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.

    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.

      Accelerated Catch Up - Many students describe Dr. Stepan’s lectures as rushed and disorganized. I’ll help you 1-on-1 to efficiently review topics you've missed or don’t fully understand so you can put your best foot forward on her exams.

      Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Stepan. Know PSU's peculiarites and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

      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.