Socratic Tutor
AI that teaches through questions
About
Socratic Tutor reimagines how AI can support learning. Instead of giving students answers, it guides them to discover solutions themselves through carefully crafted questions.
The system monitors student frustration levels through response patterns, typing speed, and explicit feedback. When a student is struggling, it doesn't give up on the Socratic method—it adjusts the difficulty of questions and provides more scaffolding.
Built on years of experience teaching 10,000+ students at Flatiron School, this project encodes the pedagogical principles that make great teachers effective into an AI system.
Highlights
Used by 3 coding bootcamps
40% improvement in concept retention
Adapts to 5 different learning styles
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