AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

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. In ...

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 ...

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 the ...