StudyBuddy+ is a web-based educational platform designed to support students, parents, and educators with integrity-driven AI tools. Rather than handing out answers, StudyBuddy+ teaches students how to solve math problems through visual, step-by-step guidance, Socratic questioning, and interactive animations — all aligned with Common Core standards.
✨ Built by a veteran educator and their daughter as part of a mission to create better, safer educational AI.
After over 16 years working in special education across various settings, the lead developer recognized the urgent need for AI that promotes learning, not just shortcuts. Existing AI tools often give students final answers too easily, compromising academic integrity.
StudyBuddy+ was created to restore educational values in the age of AI — helping students build confidence and mastery one step at a time. The project also serves as a real-world software experience for the creator’s daughter, a college Computer Information Systems student.
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✏️ Custom Math Problem Solver
Input any math problem and get structured, step-by-step guidance. -
💡 Adaptive Hint System
Supports Socratic questions, multiple-choice hints, and roadmap overviews. -
📊 Visual Renderings
Displays graphs and geometric visuals to support understanding. -
📈 Progress Tracking & Goal Setting
Lets students and parents track learning progress over time. -
🔒 Ethical by Design
Teachers control whether final answers are shown — making it classroom-safe.
🔗 Live Preview:
https://studybuddy-frontend-ashen.vercel.app
Note: This version is a limited-functionality demo. The full version includes user progress saving, account-based token limits, and more subject coverage.
StudyBuddy+ walks students through math problems using multiple learning modes:
- React + Vite frontend
- Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
- OpenAI GPT-4 API (via secure backend)
- Supabase (for auth + token tracking)
- Markdown + SVG rendering
StudyBuddy+ is developed by a certified special education teacher and a college student pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems. The project reflects their shared commitment to ethical learning, educational equity, and tech mentorship for the next generation.
We’re open to collaboration with:
- Educators and districts working to manage AI use in schools
- Developers interested in ethical educational tools
- Investors or organizations supporting EdTech missions
📧 Contact us at: bltechnologies318@gmail.com
This repository is a public demonstration. The full backend logic and educational tracking system are private and not included here.
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