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What your Student Needs When They Don’t Understand the Teacher

Personal 1:1 Tutoring A common complaint heard from students is “I don’t understand what the teacher is saying” or “the teacher just doesn’t explain things well.” Is it that their teacher doesn’t explain the concept well? Generally, no. Instead what usually happens is that ...

 

Getting a Bee in Geometry

Introduction Nothing beats the sweet reward of solving a sticky geometry question. In fact, every time I’ve given my class a challenging proof, the entire room would be abuzz. It is at times like this that I always suggest working in groups, as nothing quite compares to a hive.  ...

 

The Skills of Studying

Learning How to Study Taking a class is not just about sitting through lectures or completing homework. The most successful students are those who allow themselves to become fully immersed in the subject matter. These are the students who are inquisitive and who are going to do well in the ...

 

Semester Wind-Down with AJ

The countdown to winter vacation has officially begun as the first half of the school year begins to wind down. Now, however, is not the time to wind down on tutoring! Our professional AJ tutors continue to serve their students during school breaks which makes this the perfect time to schedule ...

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