Aletheia's AI tutor is like a patient teacher you can talk to whenever you need help learning.
Starting a Session
- Sign in the way your parent set up for you (family code + PIN, or your own sign-in).
- On Home, tap a subject card.
- The first time you open some subjects, you may get a short placement check first. See How the Placement Test Works.
- Answer the tutor's first question, or tell it what you want help with.
If you have been learning already, Home may also show a Continue card. Tap it to jump back into the subject you are furthest along in.
How the Tutor Teaches
Your tutor works like a real teacher in a conversation:
- Asks questions to find out what you know.
- Explains ideas with words and examples that fit your level.
- Gives practice problems after teaching.
- Checks your understanding before moving on.
- Quizzes you when it thinks you are ready. See Quizzes & Earning Stars.
If something feels too easy or too hard, tell the tutor. It can explain it another way.
Ways to Answer
You can always type in the message box and tap send. Sometimes the tutor gives you other ways to answer:
- Answer buttons â tap one or more choices, then send.
- Numbered boxes â when the tutor asks a few questions at once, you get a box for each one. You can leave one blank if you want to skip it.
Next to the message box there are some extra tools. On a phone, tap the + button to see them.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Voice input (microphone) | Say your answer out loud. It is sent when you stop talking. Only shows up if your browser supports it. |
| Add photo (camera) | Send a picture, like a worksheet or your written work. Images must be under 10 MB. |
| Math keyboard | Build math answers like fractions and exponents, then tap Submit Expression (Send Answer for younger kids). |
| Draw answer | Sketch your answer with pens and an eraser, then tap Attach Drawing and send. |
The Topics Panel
The side panel shows the topics in your subject. You can:
- Tap a topic to switch to it. Your current session is saved first.
- Open Quiz History under a topic to look back at quizzes you finished.
- Open your Study Guide for the subject.
- Tap Take placement test (Take a quiz to skip ahead! for younger kids) if you skipped placement earlier and want to try it now.
On a small screen, tap the book button to show the panel.
Hearing the Tutor Read Aloud
- Tap the speaker button at the top of the chat to turn read-aloud on or off.
- When read-aloud is on, you can pick a speech speed.
- Each tutor message also has its own Read aloud button.
You can also switch between English and Spanish with the EN / ES button at the top, and mute sound effects with the sound button.
If Something Seems Wrong
If a tutor message is wrong, confusing, or not okay, tap the flag button on that message. Pick a reason (like Wrong answer or Confusing), then tap Flag (Tell grown-up for younger kids).
Your parent can see responses you flag, and so can the Aletheia team.
Ending a Session
Tap End Session (All Done! for younger kids) at the top, then confirm. You will see a short summary of what you covered.
Leaving the tutor page also ends your session. Tapping End Session is the surest way to save it, and a saved session counts toward your streak. See Avatars & Rewards.
After a session, Aletheia may make flashcards from the things you found tricky. See Flashcards & Spaced Repetition.
Homework
Have a worksheet or assignment? The Homework Helper is built for that. If the tutor notices you are doing homework, it may suggest the Homework Helper.
Tips for Great Sessions
- Be honest when you do not understand.
- Ask "why?" or "can you explain it another way?"
- Try the first step before asking for the answer.
- Use scratch paper for math.