AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

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? ...

Grammar, culture, pronunciation, listening skills — all vital aspects of language learning, and all important components of AJ Tutoring foreign language sessions (and – hopefully – foreign language classes at school). Underlying these is vocabulary: as foundational vocabulary increases, the ...

If your student is planning their math path for the year and AP Precalculus shows up on the course list, you might be wondering: What exactly is this course, and how does it compare to regular or honors Precalculus? It’s a good question and one that’s coming up more often now that AP ...

No one enjoys getting a test back covered in red marks, but mistakes can be a student’s most valuable teacher—if handled well. The key is to view errors not as proof of inability, but as a roadmap to improvement. Step One When reviewing a graded assignment, start by identifying patterns in ...