About
Querium is an AI-driven STEM education company best known for its flagship product, StepWise — a patented AI math tutor designed to meet students at the exact moment of confusion. Rather than simply marking answers right or wrong, StepWise analyzes each step of a student's problem-solving process, detects errors as they happen, and coaches the student back on the correct path. This mimics the expertise of a master teacher, providing highly personalized and adaptive instruction at scale. StepWise generates thousands of unique question variants from a single problem template, giving students ample practice without repetition. Its adaptive assessment engine administers a minimal set of diagnostic questions to pinpoint each student's strengths and weaknesses, then builds a customized learning plan targeting those gaps. Instructors receive rich data dashboards showing student problem-solving patterns and skill levels in real time. Built as pure HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with no Flash or plugins required, StepWise integrates seamlessly into existing LMS platforms including Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle via LTI, and enhances publishers' HTML5 web apps and ePub3 content. It is free for public school students, teachers, and parents. Querium also offers MathBooster for college placement test preparation and Smarter for SAT math practice. The platform is backed by multiple patents and has been validated through studies with middle school students across Texas and California.
Key Features
- Real-Time Error Detection: StepWise catches student mistakes at each step of a math problem—not just the final answer—so misconceptions are corrected before they become ingrained habits.
- Adaptive Personalized Learning Paths: The AI builds a unique learning plan for each student based on their diagnosed strengths and weaknesses, advancing them as soon as they demonstrate mastery.
- Dynamic Question Generation: A patented template system generates thousands of unique question variants from a single problem file, providing virtually unlimited practice without repetition.
- LMS Integration via LTI: Integrates natively with Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle via LTI, and enhances publishers' HTML5 web apps and ePub3 content without any plugins.
- Instructor Analytics Dashboard: Provides teachers with detailed insights into student problem-solving behavior and skill levels, enabling timely, targeted interventions.
Use Cases
- Middle and high school students preparing for Algebra tests or standardized assessments like Smarter Balanced who need step-by-step guided practice.
- College students preparing for placement tests who want to identify and close math skill gaps quickly using MathBooster.
- Public school teachers looking for an LMS-integrated AI tool that provides real-time student performance data without additional grading workload.
- Educational publishers seeking to embed adaptive AI math tutoring into their existing HTML5 or ePub3 digital course materials.
- High school juniors and seniors preparing for the SAT math section using Querium's Smarter SAT Math Practice product.
Pros
- Proven Academic Impact: Students using StepWise score 16% higher on standardized tests and pass math courses at higher rates, backed by studies with real classroom populations.
- Free for Public Schools: Public school students, teachers, and parents can access StepWise at no cost, making powerful AI tutoring equitable and accessible.
- Seamless LMS Integration: Built in pure HTML5 with no plugins or Flash required, it drops into existing educational infrastructure with minimal IT overhead.
- Patented Adaptive AI: Multiple patents covering question generation, adaptive assessment, and step-by-step tutoring reflect deep, defensible technical innovation.
Cons
- Math-Only Focus: StepWise is specialized exclusively in mathematics, so schools seeking AI tutoring across multiple subjects will need additional tools.
- Limited Transparent Pricing for Institutions: Publisher and institutional licensing costs are not publicly listed, making it difficult for decision-makers to budget without contacting sales.
- Web-Only Platform: There are no dedicated mobile apps, which may limit accessibility for students who rely primarily on smartphones or tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is StepWise really free for students?
Yes. StepWise is free for public school students, teachers, and parents. Institutional and publisher licensing is available for broader deployments at a cost.
What grade levels does StepWise support?
StepWise has been validated with middle school students (Algebra) and also covers college placement test preparation through MathBooster and SAT math prep through the Smarter product.
How does StepWise integrate with our existing LMS?
StepWise connects via LTI to Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle. It also enhances HTML5 web apps and ePub3 content for publishers without requiring any plugins.
How does the adaptive assessment work?
StepWise's patented diagnostic engine asks students a minimal set of targeted questions to efficiently map their strengths and weaknesses, then generates a personalized learning plan to address gaps.
Does StepWise require special software or browser plugins?
No. StepWise is built entirely in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It runs in any modern browser with no Flash or third-party plugins needed.
