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Double math learning for 10,000 middle schoolers by 2026

PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared, headed by Carnegie Mellon University in collaboration with Carnegie Learning and Stanford University, aims to provide high-impact tutoring to all students using state-of-the-art technology.

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700+

Students

150+

Tutors

10k+

Hours of Tutoring

700+

Students

150+

Tutors

10k+

Hours of Tutoring

700+

Students

150+

Tutors

10k+

Tutoring Hrs

What is PLUS?

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. PLUS tutors are currently serving students in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California.

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Our Solutions

Tutoring

Skilled tutors are recruited, trained, cleared and positioned at schools across the country.

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Training

Holistic professional development for tutors is based on our research-based SMART skill framework.

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Toolkit

AI-powered tools connect to students' existing math tools and help tutors personalize learning.

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Our Solutions

Tutoring

Skilled tutors are recruited, trained, cleared and positioned at schools across the country.

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Training

Holistic professional development for tutors is based on our research-based SMART skill framework.

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Toolkit

AI-powered tools connect to students' existing math tools and help tutors personalize learning.

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Our Approach

Personalized Dynamic Tutoring Model

The PLUS Tutoring program is dynamic and offers different dosage and types of tutoring to different 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 for all tutors. This training covers topics such as 'Reacting to Errors', 'Social-Emotional Learning' and more topics 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'.

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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 interventions.

Our Impact

PLUS Student

“One aspect I enjoy about receiving tutoring is that when you’re hesitant to seek assistance from your teacher, the tutors can provide support.”

PLUS Tutor

“I truly appreciate not just PLUS Toolkit's existence but also its dedication to providing students the best support in various areas beyond mere academics.”

Americorps Program Tutor

"The PLUS Training program was something that I needed. It was very informative and useful. I thought it was perfect, honestly."

Our Honors

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

PLUS Student
“One thing I like about tutoring is that when you’re scared to ask your teacher for help the tutors can help.”
PLUS Tutor
"I really appreciate not only this program's existence but it's dedication to provide students with the best help possible in more ways than just academics."
Americorps Program Tutor
"It was something that I needed. It was very informative and useful. I thought it was perfect, honestly."

PLUS Student
“One thing I like about tutoring is that when you’re scared to ask your teacher for help the tutors can help.”
PLUS Tutor
"I really appreciate not only this program's existence but it's dedication to provide students with the best help possible in more ways than just academics."
Americorps Program Tutor
"It was something that I needed. It was very informative and useful. I thought it was perfect, honestly."

PLUS Student
“One thing I like about tutoring is that when you’re scared to ask your teacher for help the tutors can help.”
PLUS Tutor
"I really appreciate not only this program's existence but it's dedication to provide students with the best help possible in more ways than just academics."
Americorps Program Tutor
"It was something that I needed. It was very informative and useful. I thought it was perfect, honestly."

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

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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

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