AI-powered · 6 subjects · Grades 6–12 · SAT, ACT & MAP prep

The tutor who knows
your child by name

Spark adapts to every child's pace, remembers every session, and teaches across 6 subjects — from daily practice challenges to SAT, ACT, and MAP test prep. Like a private tutor, available every day.

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24/7
Always available
< $0.27
Cost per day
6 subjects
Math, Reading, Science + more
Grades 6–12
Fully covered

Aligned with the standards your child is tested on

Common CoreMAP / NWEASTAARSBACPARCCSAT PrepACT Prep

How Spark works

From first session to measurable results in three steps.

01

Set up your child's profile

Enter grade, subjects, and learning goals. Takes 60 seconds. Spark places your child at exactly the right level with a personalized diagnostic.

02

Start learning — any time, any device

Full tutoring sessions, daily 5-minute challenges, homework photo help, and test prep — all in one app. No scheduling, no waiting.

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Track real growth

Parents see a live dashboard with session summaries, standards covered, confidence ratings, and a weekly email with next steps.

See it in action

A real Spark session

Aditya, Grade 7, Math. This is what the first five minutes look like.

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Hey Aditya! Last session you nailed slope-intercept form — that was genuinely impressive for a first attempt. Ready to build on that today?
Yeah let's go
A
Love the energy. Quick one first: A line passes through (0, 3) and (2, 7). What's the slope? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
B) 2
A
✓ Exactly right. Rise of 4, run of 2 — slope = 2. You got that without hesitating. Now a harder one: slope is −3, y-intercept is 5. Write the full equation.
y = -3x + 5?
A
That's exactly it. Perfect form too — sign, coefficient, intercept, all in the right place. You've moved from "what's slope" to writing equations from scratch in two sessions. That's real progress, Aditya.
🔥 Builds the daily habit

The Daily
Challenge

5 questions. 5 minutes. Every day. Kids build a learning streak that keeps them sharp between sessions — and parents see it on the dashboard.

⚡ 5 questions daily🔥 Streak tracking🎯 Any subject✓ Built into the app
Today's challenge
Question 2/5: If 3x + 7 = 22, what is x?
Ax = 3
Bx = 5
Cx = 7
Dx = 15
🔥7 day streak

Everything a great tutor does

Minus the scheduling, the commute, and the $80/hour invoice.

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Truly personalized

Spark remembers every session. It knows what your child mastered, where they struggled, and picks up exactly where you left off — every time.

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Homework photo help

Stuck on a worksheet? Take a photo and send it to Spark. It reads the problem and guides your child through it without giving away the answer.

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Parent dashboard

See every session's topics, confidence ratings, and Common Core standards covered. Set goals and watch your child move toward them. Weekly email digest included.

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MAP, ACT & SAT prep

Grade-appropriate test prep built in. MAP/NWEA for middle school, ACT for high school, and a dedicated SAT add-on with mock exams and score tracking.

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6 full subjects

Math, Reading, Science, Writing, History, and Coding. Each adapted to the student's exact grade level and school curriculum.

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Safe for kids

COPPA compliant. No ads, no external links. Every response is reviewed to be age-appropriate. Your child's data is never sold or shared.

The math is undeniable

Online tutoring services charge $150–$300/month, often for a single subject. Spark covers 6 subjects starting at $7.42 / mo.

Human tutor
Per session (1 hr)$80 – $120
4 sessions / month$320 – $480
Annual cost$3,840 – $5,760

One subject. Scheduling required. Quality varies by tutor.

Online tutoring services
Per session$20 – $50
Per month (2×/wk)$150 – $300
Annual cost$1,800 – $3,600

Often single-subject. Scheduled sessions. Tutor quality varies.

Save up to 97%
Spark (Plus Annual)
Library + AI tutoringIncluded
Per month (annual)$7.42
Annual cost$89

6 subjects. 24/7. Daily challenges. Test prep included.

📊 Built-in test prep

Every major test. One subscription.

Not just tutoring — Spark is a full test prep system for every stage of school.

Grades 6–9 · Included free

MAP / NWEA Prep

  • Math now — Reading & Science coming
  • Adaptive RIT-band difficulty per grade
  • 10-question practice sessions
  • Estimated RIT range after each session
  • Topic strengths and gaps highlighted
  • Instant answer explanations
Grades 10–12 · Included free

ACT Prep

  • All 4 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science
  • Section-specific strategy coaching
  • Real ACT-format questions
  • Mock section scoring with breakdown
  • Trap-answer pattern recognition
  • Estimated ACT score range after mock
Grades 9–12 · Add-on · $100

SAT Prep

  • Digital SAT format (2024+)
  • Math: Algebra, Advanced, Stats, Geometry
  • Reading & Writing: all 4 skill domains
  • Timed mock exam sections
  • Official College Board style questions
  • Detailed score breakdown after each mock
  • Personalized weak-area focus
Add SAT Prep →

Built for middle and high school

The years that set the foundation for everything after.

Grades 6–8

Middle School

  • Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & Geometry
  • Life, Earth & Physical Science
  • Reading comprehension, writing & history
  • State test prep (STAAR, SBAC, PARCC)
  • MAP / NWEA adaptive prep — included
  • Daily Challenge streak to build habits
  • Placement test to start at the right level
  • Homework photo help for any worksheet
Grades 9–12

High School

  • Algebra II, Pre-Calculus & Statistics
  • Biology, Chemistry & Physics
  • ACT prep — included free
  • Daily Challenge to stay sharp year-round
  • Parent goal-setting with milestone tracking
  • Homework photo help for complex problems
  • SAT PrepAdd-on · $100

What families see in the first few weeks

Not every child is the same, but these patterns come up again and again.

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Math
Grade 8
Before Spark
C− in Algebra, dreading tests
6 weeks later
B+ on her next test, finished the quarter strong

She used to sit with the textbook for an hour and still be lost. Spark asked her questions instead of explaining at her — something clicked.

Mom of an 8th grader, Austin TX
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MAP Prep
Grade 6
Spring MAP score
RIT 218 in Math — just below target
Fall MAP score
RIT 226 — his teacher noticed before we told her

His teacher pulled me aside at Back to School night and asked what he'd been doing over the summer. She saw the improvement before we mentioned Spark.

Dad of twin 6th graders, Charlotte NC
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Reading
Grade 7
Before Spark
Reading nearly two grade levels behind
8 weeks later
On grade level — and chose a book for fun for the first time

I never thought I'd say this about my 12-year-old, but she asked to extend her session. Spark figured out the exact gap and fixed it without making her feel behind.

Former educator, now a Spark parent

Simple, honest pricing

All features included. No add-ons except SAT prep.

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$9.99/ mo

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$19.99/ mo

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Up to 4 kids · UNLIMITED AI tutoring

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SAT Prep Add-on
$100one-time · 1 month access

Grades 9–12 only · requires active plan · timed mock exams + score gap analysis

Add SAT Prep
Everything included in Plus, Premium, and Family Premium
Unlimited sessions — no daily cap
6 subjects (Math, Reading, Science, Writing, History, Coding)
Daily Challenge + streak tracking
MAP / NWEA prep (grades 6–9)
ACT prep (grades 10–12)
Homework photo attachment
Post-session practice worksheets
Parent dashboard with goal-setting
Standards-aligned session summaries
Session confidence ratings
Multi-child support
Weekly parent progress email
Placement tests & level assessment
COPPA compliant · No ads

Questions & answers

What subjects and grades does Spark cover?

Spark covers grades 6–12 across 6 subjects: Math, Reading, Science, Writing, History, and Coding. Middle schoolers (grades 6–9) get MAP/NWEA test prep built in. High schoolers (grades 10–12) get ACT prep built in. SAT prep is an optional add-on for grades 9–12.

What is the Daily Challenge?

The Daily Challenge is a 5-question, 5-minute quiz kids can complete every day — any subject, no session setup needed. Completing it builds a streak that parents can see on the dashboard. It's the key habit-building feature that keeps kids engaged between full sessions.

Can my child attach a photo of their homework?

Yes. In any chat session, kids can tap the camera icon to attach a photo of a worksheet or textbook problem. Spark reads the image and guides them through it Socratically — it won't give the answer, but will ask the questions that help them figure it out.

How does goal-setting work for parents?

From the parent dashboard, you can set a specific learning goal for each child — for example, 'MAP Math: 215 → 230 by June.' Spark is aware of this goal during every session and connects what it's teaching to the student's progress toward it.

Is there a contract or long-term commitment?

No. Cancel anytime from your account or by emailing us. Monthly plans renew each month; annual plans can be cancelled before the next renewal date with a full refund for unused months.

Can I manage multiple children from one account?

Yes. Each child gets their own profile, their own subscription, and their own session history. Parents see all children on one dashboard. There's no sibling discount — each subscription is priced individually, ensuring each child gets their own personalized experience.

How is this different from other online tutoring options?

Video-based platforms are self-paced and generic. Online tutoring subscriptions have live human tutors but typically cost $150–$300/month and cover one subject. Spark is conversational and AI-driven — it knows your child by name, remembers every session, covers 6 subjects plus test prep, and starts at $7.42 / mo on the Plus annual plan. It teaches by asking questions, never by lecturing.

Is Spark safe for my child?

Yes. Spark is fully COPPA compliant. There are no ads, no external links, no tracking, and all content is age-appropriate for grades 6–12. Your child's data is never sold or shared with third parties.

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