Synthesis Tutor
Synthesis Tutor is an AI-powered educational tool designed to provide personalized math tutoring for children. Developed by a team funded b...
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What is Synthesis Tutor?
Synthesis Tutor is an AI-powered personalized math tutor designed for elementary students ages 5-11 (grades K-5). It provides 1-on-1 adaptive tutoring that covers the standard K-5 math curriculum including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and algebraic thinking. The tutor was born out of the SpaceX experimental school and leverages decades of DARPA research to create an educational AI that actually works.
Key features include multisensory learning that engages all of the senses with visual explanations and hands-on play, adaptive personalization that surfaces mistakes and fills knowledge gaps, immediate evaluation and adaptation to each child's performance, unlimited practice opportunities, gamified and fun learning experiences, progress reports tracking accuracy and fluency, and a parent dashboard for monitoring learning advancement. The tutor handles wrong answers in a groundbreaking way by gently guiding children through step-by-step problem solving rather than just showing the right answer.
Synthesis Tutor is designed for families seeking personalized educational support, elementary students who need math help, homeschooling parents, teachers looking for classroom differentiation tools, and children who experience math anxiety. It is available on iPad (requiring iPadOS 16.0+) and desktop/laptop computers including Chromebooks. The platform is now also available in Spanish for more families.
Synthesis Tutor pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Synthesis Tutor offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. Individual Plan for 1 Child: Monthly at $35/month (billed at $420/year), Annual at $25/month (billed annually at $300/year saving 28%), Lifetime at $999 one-time payment. Family Plan for up to 7 Kids: Monthly at $20/month (billed at $240/year), Annual at $8.25/month (billed annually at $99/year saving 58%), Lifetime at $1,499 one-time payment. App Store shows Family Monthly at $29 and Annual Family at $119. For school and classroom pricing, contact Synthesis directly.
Synthesis Tutor pros
- Adapts to each child's unique learning ability and pace
- Provides patient, immediate, tailored 1-on-1 guidance for every problem
- Covers complete K-5 math curriculum plus advanced topics like dynamics
- Multisensory approach with visual explanations and hands-on manipulatives
- Transforms math from boring to engaging and fun for kids
- Reduces and eliminates math anxiety through supportive mistake handling
- Builds deep conceptual understanding beyond rote memorization
- Kids feel like they're learning with a real teacher
- 7-day free trial with no credit card required
- Family plan covers up to 7 children for affordable shared access
- Progress reports track both accuracy and speed improvement
- Parent dashboard allows easy monitoring of learning advancement
- Available on iPad and desktop including Chromebooks
- Now available in Spanish for Spanish-speaking families
- Proven across thousands of children with Proven results
- Unlimited practice opportunities optimized for learning
- Gently guides children through wrong answers step-by-step
- Children unlock new levels that increase confidence and enthusiasm
- Less than $1 per day on annual family plan
- COPPA compliant with child safety prioritization
Synthesis Tutor cons
- Not available on mobile phones due to screen size limitations
- May be unavailable on some smaller tablets
- No global placement test currently offered
- Requires iPadOS 16.0 or newer for iPad use
- Parent supervision required for children using the platform
- Only covers K-5 math, not advanced high school math
- Primarily designed for ages 5-11, limited for older teens
- Lifetime plans are expensive at $999-$1,499
- Requires compatible device (desktop, laptop, or iPad only)
Frequently asked questions about Synthesis Tutor
What ages is Synthesis Tutor designed for?
Synthesis Tutor is designed for children ages 5-11, covering the K-5 elementary math curriculum. It is specifically built for elementary students and provides personalized math tutoring for this age group with full COPPA compliance and child safety prioritization.
How does Synthesis Tutor handle wrong answers?
When a child answers incorrectly, the Tutor gently and patiently guides them through the steps to solve the problem. It breaks the problem down and supports the child as they work through each step together. This approach helps children develop strategy and intuition so they can solve any type of problem on their own, making math anxiety vanish. Unlike programs that just show the right answer or ask to try again.
Does the material adapt to my child's skill level?
Yes, the lessons adapt to your child's performance and abilities. The Tutor varies the pace of learning and level of instruction depending on each child's needs. If your child demonstrates full understanding, they can zip through lessons quickly. If they need more support, the Tutor provides customized instruction targeting knowledge gaps.
What devices can I use Synthesis Tutor on?
Synthesis Tutor is available to download in the iPad App Store (requiring iPadOS 16.0 or newer). You can also run it from desktop or laptop computers, including Chromebooks. It is not yet available on mobile phones due to screen size limitations and may be unavailable on some smaller tablets.
Is there a free trial and do I need a credit card?
Yes, all plans include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. You can try Synthesis Tutor for free before committing to any paid plan.
What math topics does Synthesis Tutor cover?
Synthesis Tutor covers the standard K-5 math curriculum including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and algebraic thinking. It also goes much further beyond the standard curriculum with topics like dynamics, providing deep understanding through hands-on play.
How do I cancel my Synthesis membership?
You can pause or cancel your account by logging into your Parent Portal at portal.synthesis.is and canceling through the Manage Billing page. You can also email [email protected] for assistance with cancellation.
Is Synthesis Tutor available in Spanish?
Yes, Synthesis Tutor is now available in Spanish. This launch brings Synthesis to more Spanish-speaking families with math instruction that focuses on real understanding, less memorization, and more thinking. Try it at synthesis.com/es.
What is Synthesis Tutor 2.0?
Synthesis Tutor 2.0 launched in 2025 as an omnipresent, hybrid AI system that deepens kids' learning experience, expertly guides routing decisions, and creates seamless transitions between topics. It represents the adaptive learning system Synthesis wanted to build from the beginning and is rolling out steadily over months to families worldwide.
Does Synthesis Tutor work for classroom use?
Yes, Synthesis Tutor is available for educators and classrooms. It serves as the ultimate teaching assistant that engages every student on their level, builds strong conceptual foundations, and frees up valuable class time. It is an all-in-one teaching tool for learners in grades K-5. For school and classroom pricing, contact Synthesis directly.