TeachMe
TeachMe, based in Edmonton, AB, Canada, is an educational technology company that offers a suite of free games and apps designed to blend learning with play, focusing on math skills for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 8.
Services
TeachMe offers a suite of free educational games and apps that blend learning with play. The platform automatically grades exercises completed via games or digital textbooks and sends progress reports to teachers and parents. Teachers and parents can create custom assignments and printable worksheets. The platform provides actionable insights into student progress, allowing for targeted skill practice. Additionally, it offers over 800 tutorial videos to help students, and a subscription option for an ad-free experience.
Products
TeachMe's products include a wide array of math-focused educational games and apps designed to engage students. These offer practice in various math skills from pre-kindergarten to grade 8, such as counting, understanding money values, and calculating tips and interest. The Math Jam feature provides interactive, competitive math practice. The platform supports more than 800 tutorial videos for skill breakdowns and includes printable worksheets for offline use.
Technology
TeachMe's educational platform is compatible with computers, tablets, and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility across various devices. The games adapt to individual students' abilities, providing appropriate challenges as they improve. The platform features automatic grading and progress tracking, making it easy for teachers and parents to monitor student performance. It works seamlessly on different devices, ensuring a consistent user experience.
Usage and Impact
TeachMe has been widely adopted, used by over 1,300,000 students who have answered over 150 million questions. The products are employed in over 10,000 schools and have received awards from the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. Students using TeachMe's Math Games have answered over 500 million math questions, indicating a high level of engagement and widespread usage in educational environments.
Company Background
TeachMe is an Edmonton, AB-based company with a team of 2, and part of the Y-Combinator IK12 batch. It operates primarily within the education industry, focusing on creating educational games and apps that make learning fun and interactive. The company's offerings are available for free on web, mobile, and tablet devices, making them easily accessible for both home and school use.