Platform Capabilities

Everything a Great Tutor Does, on iPad and Web

Built around how students actually study: by hand, one step at a time, with Socratic guidance exactly when needed. Explore each capability in detail below.

A handwritten linear equation solution recognized on the Elara canvas using Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil · PencilKit
Core Socratic AI

Real-Time Handwriting Math Recognition

Write math naturally with Apple Pencil. Elara turns handwritten strokes into verified equations in real time.

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Elara catching a mistake in a handwritten math solution and asking a guiding question instead of marking it wrong
Reasoning Engine · Error Diagnosis
Core Socratic AI

Step-by-Step Mistake Detection & Check My Work

Not a harsh red X. Elara isolates the exact step where an error occurred and nudges you to catch it yourself.

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Elara iPad App: Active Elara AI chat sidebar providing Socratic guidance and hints without spoiling answers
Socratic Method · Adaptive Dialogue
Core Socratic AI

Socratic AI Tutoring & Guided Dialogue

A tutor that asks rather than tells. Experience real Socratic dialogue that unlocks mathematical intuition.

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Elara's Choose a topic dialog with a Learn / Practice toggle and a list of Algebra topics
Pedagogy · Flexible Workflow
Core Socratic AI

Dual Learn & Practice Modes

Learn mode walks you through new concepts step by step. Practice mode serves problems and coaches you as you solve.

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Elara's Notebooks grid with Practice tests, Homework, and Geometry notebooks, a New notebook tile, and Quick canvas option
Organization · Auto-Sync
iPad Experience

Digital Coursework Notebooks & Binder Tabs

Per-course digital notebooks with page tabs. Each topic is a clean binder page with all your work auto-saved.

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Elara's Profile screen showing a personalized learning profile with Strengths, Growth areas, and course calibrations
Personalization · Diagnostic AI
Core Socratic AI

Adaptive Learning Profile & Diagnostic Calibrations

A tutor that remembers you. Elara calibrates problem difficulty, tracks mastery, and shores up weak prerequisites first.

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Elara iPad App: Coursework Hub displaying course navigation with List, Mind Map, and Graph view toggles
Curriculum Navigation · Knowledge Graph
Curriculum & Study

Coursework Navigation Hub: List, Mind Map & Graph

Explore complete STEM curricula across List, Mind Map, and Graph views. Navigate from high school Algebra to collegiate Calculus.

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Elara iPad App: In-depth Concept Reader with estimated read times, core mathematical theory, LaTeX notation, sticky On This Page table of contents, and floating Ask Elara button
Theory & Derivations · LaTeX
Curriculum & Study

Textbook-Grade Concept Reader with 'Ask Elara'

Deep conceptual reading with estimated read times, LaTeX notation, sticky TOC, and a floating '✦ Ask Elara' button for instant breakdowns.

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Elara iPad App: Curated Video Lessons screen with video thumbnails for Complex Numbers and Imaginary Numbers and Practice This Topic CTA
Multimodal Video · Visual Derivations
Curriculum & Study

Curated Video Walkthroughs & Derivations

Watch step-by-step visual derivations directly inside your coursework, then jump straight into active handwritten problem-solving.

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Elara iPad App: Bring in your material dialog offering Write Notes, Upload a worksheet (PDF or photo), Upload study notes, and Apple Pencil floating toolbar
Worksheet Import · PDF Ingestion
iPad Experience

Infinite Grid Canvas & Worksheet Ingestion

Write notes on infinite grid paper or import any worksheet. Upload PDFs or photos of school homework and turn them into interactive tutoring.

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Elara iPad App: Flashcard Review with active recall questions, Still Learning vs Mastered grading, and active Elara AI chat sidebar
Spaced Repetition · Flashcards
Curriculum & Study

Active Recall Flashcards with Live Socratic Tutor

Test your formula and theorem recall with spaced repetition. Tap '✦ Explain with Elara' for instant Socratic guidance on any card.

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Elara iPad App: Profile screen showcasing active learning tracks, Day Streaks, Coins wallet, and AI diagnostic analysis
Analytics · Mastery Tracking
iPad Experience

Continuous Diagnostic Tracking & Mastery Analytics

Monitor your problem-solving patterns over time. Track Day Streaks, Coins balance, Strengths, and Growth areas across every course.

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