AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

What does math tutoring look like? Having worked as a math tutor for many years, I will be the first one to tell you that math tutoring does not look the same across the board. Since we work with a wide variety of students, we have a wide variety of “typical” math tutoring sessions. A few ...

Every student, especially the smart and motivated ones (yes, you!), has had this thought. Maybe it hits during a struggle with logarithms, while writing an essay on medieval serfdom, or in the middle of memorizing French verb conjugations. If you’ve felt that frustration, you are not alone. ...

ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLM’s) are popping up everywhere. With their widespread availability, they have quickly been integrated into the study habits of students across the country. But how useful is ChatGPT for studying? Does it even help students develop an understanding of ...

If math makes you feel like your brain is about to explode, it might be time to rethink your approach. Many students attempt to memorize formulas by rote, but this strategy often falls short. The best way to learn math is to first engage with the material. First, ask and answer: what am I doing? ...