Doubling math learning for 10,000 middle schoolers by 2027
PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared is headed by Carnegie Mellon University collaborating with Carnegie Learning and Stanford University. We aim to provide high-impact tutoring to all students using state-of-the-art technology.
Doubling math learning for 10,000 middle schoolers by 2027
PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared is headed by Carnegie Mellon University collaborating with Carnegie Learning and Stanford University. We aim to provide high-impact tutoring to all students using state-of-the-art technology.
Doubling math learning for 10,000 middle schoolers by 2027
PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared is headed by Carnegie Mellon University collaborating with Carnegie Learning and Stanford University. We aim to provide high-impact tutoring to all students using state-of-the-art technology.
3000+
Students
500+
Tutors
10k+
Hours of Tutoring Every Month
3000+
Students
500+
Tutors
10k+
Tutoring Hrs
3000+
Students
500+
Tutors
10k+
Tutoring Hrs
What is PLUS?
PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared connects highly trained human tutors with cutting-edge, AI-driven software to boost learning gains for middle school students from historically underserved communities. Our tutors currently serve students in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California.
PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared combines highly trained human tutors with cutting-edge, AI-driven software to boost learning gains for middle school students from historically underserved communities.
Our Solutions
Tutoring
Tutoring
We recruit, train, and position skilled and passionate tutors at schools across the country.
We recruit, train, and position skilled and passionate tutors at schools across the country.
Training
Training
Holistic professional development for our tutors is built from our research-based SMART skill framework.
Holistic professional development for our tutors is built from our research-based SMART skill framework.
Toolkit
Toolkit
AI-powered tools connect to existing math tools and help our tutors personalize learning.
Our Approach
Personalized Dynamic Tutoring Model
The PLUS Tutoring program dynamically offers different types of curriculum to students based on their individual needs, both cognitive and motivational.
The PLUS Tutoring program dynamically offers different types of curriculum to students based on their individual needs, both cognitive and motivational.
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Level 2
Level 3
Tutor Training
PLUS Training is our research-based personalized tutor training that is available for free to all tutors. The training covers topics such as ‘Reacting to Errors’, ‘Social-Emotional Learning’, and more that draw from our SMART Framework.
Our tutors receive top-notch training through our SMART framework. Using our app, tutoring organizations can access free online lessons to train tutors on important topics like 'Reacting to Errors' and 'Giving Effective Praise'.
Our Toolkit
PLUS Toolkit is a collection of AI powered tools that allow tutors to see how their students are performing on math software in real-time and design personalized support.
Our tutors receive top-notch training through our SMART framework. Using our app, tutoring organizations can access free online lessons to train tutors on important topics like 'Reacting to Errors' and 'Giving Effective Praise'.
Our Impact
Assistant Director of Educational Services
"It's been exciting and encouraging to see how PLUS university tutors are able to provide an additional layer of math intervention by virtually assisting our students with just-in-time support.”
PLUS Tutor
"What I most enjoy about tutoring with PLUS is the opportunity to meet and work with so many different students from all kinds of backgrounds. Being able to virtually be by their side, encourage them to keep trying, and see their growth as they figure out each problem is very rewarding."
Lancaster School District Teacher
"My students were able to understand concepts more easily than before due to the one-to-one help. Also, the engagement of my students' work increased, most of my students appreciated the help of their tutors. My students' math confidence has also increased!"
Assistant Director of Educational Services
"It's been exciting and encouraging to see how PLUS university tutors are able to provide an additional layer of math intervention by virtually assisting our students with just-in-time support.”
PLUS Tutor
"What I most enjoy about tutoring with PLUS is the opportunity to meet and work with so many different students from all kinds of backgrounds. Being able to virtually be by their side, encourage them to keep trying, and see their growth as they figure out each problem is very rewarding."
Lancaster School District Teacher
"My students were able to understand concepts more easily than before due to the one-to-one help. Also, the engagement of my students' work increased, most of my students appreciated the help of their tutors. My students' math confidence has also increased!"
Assistant Director of Educational Services
"It's been exciting and encouraging to see how PLUS university tutors are able to provide an additional layer of math intervention by virtually assisting our students with just-in-time support.”
PLUS Tutor
"What I most enjoy about tutoring with PLUS is the opportunity to meet and work with so many different students from all kinds of backgrounds. Being able to virtually be by their side, encourage them to keep trying, and see their growth as they figure out each problem is very rewarding."
Lancaster School District Teacher
"My students were able to understand concepts more easily than before due to the one-to-one help. Also, the engagement of my students' work increased, most of my students appreciated the help of their tutors. My students' math confidence has also increased!"
Assistant Director of Educational Services
"It's been exciting and encouraging to see how PLUS university tutors are able to provide an additional layer of math intervention by virtually assisting our students with just-in-time support.”
PLUS Tutor
"What I most enjoy about tutoring with PLUS is the opportunity to meet and work with so many different students from all kinds of backgrounds. Being able to virtually be by their side, encourage them to keep trying, and see their growth as they figure out each problem is very rewarding."
Lancaster School District Teacher
"My students were able to understand concepts more easily than before due to the one-to-one help. Also, the engagement of my students' work increased, most of my students appreciated the help of their tutors. My students' math confidence has also increased!"
IELA's Gold Star in the Performance Support Experience
2023 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist for Best Learning Recovery Tool
EdTech Awards finalist, the largest edtech awards program
Best Demo Award, 2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education
IELA's Gold Star in the Performance Support Experience
2023 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist for Best Learning Recovery Tool
EdTech Awards finalist, the largest edtech awards program
Best Demo Award, 2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education
IELA's Gold Star in the Performance Support Experience
2023 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist for Best Learning Recovery Tool
EdTech Awards finalist, the largest edtech awards program
Best Demo Award, 2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education
Our Research Findings
Students participating in the Ready to Learn program, a math mentoring initiative using our personalized learning approach, demonstrated a doubling of learning gain compared to similar students not participating in the program. These results show promise that greater educational equity can be achieved at reasonable costs, combining human and AI-based tutoring.
Educational Equity Through Combined Human-AI Personalization: A Propensity Matching Evaluation - Artificial Intelligence in Education 2022
Tutors participating in our research-based lessons scored 20% better at posttest compared to pretest scenarios on how to best respond in common tutoring situations. Our brief lessons take tutors less than 15 minutes to complete but pack a powerful punch on assisting tutors with how to best respond to common tutoring situations.
When the Tutor Becomes the Student: Design and Evaluation of Efficient Scenario-based Lessons for Tutors - Learning Analytics & Knowledge Conference 2023
Our Partners
Central Unified School District, CA
School District of Lancaster, PA
Life Male Steam Academy, PA
Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA
Schoolhouse.world
Homewood Children's Village, PA
Elizabeth Forward School District, PA
UPchieve
Central Unified School District, CA
School District of Lancaster, PA
Life Male Steam Academy, PA
Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA
Schoolhouse.world
Homewood Children's Village, PA
Elizabeth Forward School District, PA
UPchieve
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