Thinkster Learning, Inc

Organization and Contact

Organization Type

For Profit

Website Address

https://hellothinkster.com/

Headquarter Location (City, State)

Kendall Park, NJ

Contact Name

Dinesh Gurupur

Contact Email

dinesh@hellothinkster.com

Program Overview

Mission

Our program mission is to provide Hyper Personalized High Impact Tutoring that flattens the educational bell curve.

Program Description

Thinkster Math's high-impact tutoring solution for schools leverages advanced AI technology and expert human tutoring to deliver personalized, effective, and engaging math instruction. By focusing on deep conceptual understanding and continuous assessment, Thinkster ensures that students not only improve their math skills but also build confidence and reduce frustration. This comprehensive approach makes Thinkster an ideal partner for schools looking to enhance their math education programs.

Type of service

Tutoring Program

Technology Platform

Academic Intervention

Year Program Launched

2014

States of Operation

Alabama,

Alaska,

Arizona,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Florida,

Georgia,

Hawaii,

Idaho,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Iowa,

Kansas,

Kentucky,

Louisiana,

Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Minnesota,

Mississippi,

Missouri,

Montana,

Nebraska,

Nevada,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Carolina,

North Dakota,

Ohio,

Oklahoma,

Oregon,

Pennsylvania,

Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

South Dakota,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Utah,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

Washington DC,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin,

Wyoming,

Virtual

Operation Locations

We are a virtual tutoring company with students across all the states

Students and Offerings

Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year

5,000

Grade Levels

Kindergarten,

1st Grade,

2nd Grade,

3rd Grade,

4th Grade,

5th Grade,

6th Grade,

7th Grade,

8th Grade,

9th Grade,

10th Grade,

11th Grade,

12th Grade

Subject Offered

Math

Languages of Instruction

English

Delivery Model and Staffing

Delivery Mode

Blended (for the same student, in-person and virtual sessions),

In-Person,

Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)

Setting

During School,

Immediately before/after school

Tutor-Student Ratio

1:1,1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5

Number of Weeks Per Program

One day per week, Two days per week, Three days per week, Four days per week, Five days per week

Number of Sessions Per Week

6 weeks or less, 7-12 weeks, 13-20 weeks, 20-38 weeks, > 38 weeks

Number of Minutes Per Session

30 minutes or less, 30-45 minutes, 46-60 minutes

Type of Tutor

Certified Teacher

Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors

American Indian or Alaska Native 2%, Asian 30%, Black or African American 10%, Hispanic or Latino 20%, and White 38%.

Does your program engage with parents?

Yes

Family Engagement Description

To support scheduling, Sharing tutoring session content, Reporting attendance, Sharing academic progress, Accessing student information, Sharing at-home support suggestions, Family/Caregiver survey, Goal setting and monitoring progress toward goals, We personalize instruction based on parent/guardian inputs as well as provide a parent insights app that gives real time data on student engagement and progress.

Customer and Cost

Customer Type

District, Nonprofit, Parent, School, Student

Average cost for typical tutoring cycle

$1,200-$1,499

Research Evidence

Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?

Yes

RCT Citation

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tabtor-math-releases-results-of-south-brunswick-school-district-pilot-program-to-measure-elementary-school-math-performance-259968171.html

RCT effect size

Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?