AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Why Do Critical Thinking Skills Matter? Critical thinking isn’t a skill reserved for advanced classes—it’s a lifelong tool that improves problem-solving in every subject. At its core, critical thinking means questioning assumptions, analyzing information, and making logical connections. All ...

Strong notes aren’t just records of what the teacher said—they’re tools for thinking. Students who learn how to take purposeful notes can cut study time in half and boost retention. Strategies for Success Instead of writing every word, focus on identifying key ideas and relationships ...

Summer may seem far off, but planning early can turn it from a gap in learning into a launchpad for the next school year. Without a plan, summer can slip by, leaving students scrambling in August. With first semester grades in hand, now is the time to set goals and make plans for how to best ...

What Role Does Reading Play? School is so much more than just memorization of facts and figures, it is preparing students for life and the world beyond the classroom. Reading for fun may seem unrelated to academic success, but research consistently shows it strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, ...