# ASSISTments

> ASSISTments is a free, research-backed online math platform that gives students immediate feedback on their work while providing teachers with real-time data to guide instruction. Built by the ASSISTments Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

## What ASSISTments Does
ASSISTments helps K-12 math teachers assign daily practice that students complete independently with built-in hints and explanations. Teachers get instant, actionable reports showing exactly who is struggling and why, so they can adjust instruction before the next class.

## Key Product Areas
- Free math homework and classwork platform for grades 1-12
- Immediate feedback: students receive hints, explanations, and support as they work
- Formative assessment data: real-time assignment reports, class reports, student progress tracking, and common wrong answer analysis
- Curriculum-aligned: pre-built content for Illustrative Mathematics, Eureka Math, Open Up Resources, and more (200,000+ problems)
- LMS integration: works with Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology
- ASSISTments Tutor: AI-powered math tutoring for independent student practice
- Builder tool: teachers can create, customize, and share their own problem sets
- Skill Builders: mastery-based practice modules for targeted skill development

## Target Audience
- K-12 math teachers looking for evidence-based homework and classwork tools
- School districts seeking data-driven math instruction at scale
- Educational leaders and administrators focused on improving math outcomes
- Curriculum coaches and professional learning community facilitators
- Researchers in education technology and learning science

## What Makes ASSISTments Different
- Completely free for individual teachers (no paywall, no trial period)
- ESSA Tier 1 Strong Evidence rating: one of the most rigorously studied ed-tech tools in the country
- Proven results: students using ASSISTments show 60% more growth in math scores
- Over 1 million students served since 2019
- Teacher-paced, not student-paced: designed to support teachers, not replace them
- Research platform: used by universities and researchers to study effective teaching practices
- Data privacy: FERPA, COPPA, and Student Data Privacy Consortium compliant

## Core Pages
- [Homepage](https://www.assistments.org): Overview of ASSISTments and how it works
- [ASSISTments Teacher](https://www.assistments.org/product/teacher): Details on the core teacher platform
- [ASSISTments Tutor](https://www.assistments.org/product/tutor): AI-powered tutoring product
- [Content and Curriculum](https://www.assistments.org/content-and-curriculum): Supported curricula and content library
- [Evidence of Impact](https://www.assistments.org/evidence-of-impact): Research studies and efficacy data
- [School and District Solutions](https://www.assistments.org/school-and-district-solutions): Scaling ASSISTments across schools and districts
- [Data Reports](https://www.assistments.org/data-reports): How teachers use ASSISTments data
- [Professional Learning](https://www.assistments.org/professional-learning): Training and onboarding for educators
- [High Impact Tutoring](https://www.assistments.org/high-impact-tutoring): Tutoring solutions for schools

## Resources for Educators
- [User Guides](https://www.assistments.org/user-guides): Getting started and how-to documentation
- [ASSISTments Academy](https://www.assistments.org/assistments-teacher-academy): Self-paced professional development modules
- [Blog](https://www.assistments.org/blog): Tips, research highlights, and teacher stories
- [Teacher Community](https://www.assistments.org/teacher-community): Connect with other ASSISTments educators
- [Live Events](https://www.assistments.org/live-events): Upcoming webinars and workshops
- [Resources Library](https://www.assistments.org/toolkits-assistments-resources): Toolkits, guides, and downloadable materials

## About
- [About Us](https://www.assistments.org/about): Our mission and story
- [Team](https://www.assistments.org/team): Meet the people behind ASSISTments
- [Research](https://www.assistments.org/research): Ongoing research initiatives
- [Partners](https://www.assistments.org/partners): Curriculum and organizational partnerships
- [Contact Us](https://www.assistments.org/contact-us): Get in touch