NYCDOE-APPROVED VENDOR | AI MATH TUTORING FOR NEW YORK SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS
AI math tutoring for New York schools and districts
NGMLS-aligned lessons
2x expected math growth
Flexible scheduling for your school
Approved NYC DOE vendor
AI math tutor designed and trained by certified teachers
“Before our testing season last year, we still had lots of gaps in student understanding and not enough time or resources to fill them all. Now, we have 24 students getting one-on-one instruction at once. We would never have the amount of resources to be able to do that in house. Out of all the students taking part, everyone’s scores have increased!”
Liz Avery, Math Instructional Coach
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts, New York
New York scope and sequence
Whether you have students who would benefit from more opportunities to practice grade level content ahead of New York State Assessments, or who have existing gaps from previous grades, there’s a program to suit their needs.
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Lessons designed to encourage conceptual understanding
Every NGMLS-aligned math lesson follows an “I do, we do, you do” structure built by qualified teachers to develop understanding of grade-level math concepts and skills.
Each concept is taught step by step, with Skye drawing on prompts designed for every individual question.
Each lesson starts with a short diagnostic assessment. If a child is ready, Skye moves to independent practice. If not, Skye works through the content, adapting in real time.
Throughout, Skye uses formative assessment to catch misconceptions and give targeted hints – up to three before modelling the method.
Every lesson ends with a short summative assessment to track progress over time. Schools can also download free math worksheets to support homework and practice between lessons.
Students aren’t limited to their grade content. For example, 5th graders struggling with fractions or decimals can go back to 4th or 3rd grade, while a child who has mastered the 5th grade math curriculum can move ahead.
New York math tutoring: what schools and districts need to know
New York City schools face a math proficiency challenge. According to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, fourth-grade math scores dropped 10 points between 2019 and 2022 – what McKinsey estimated as nearly an entire school year of lost learning. Scores have since partially recovered, but gaps remain. For districts across New York, closing these gaps means giving students access to consistent, high-quality math tutoring that fits the school day and targets the right math concepts at the right grade level.
Third Space Learning’s AI math tutor, Skye, delivers one-on-one online tutoring to students in grades 3–8, covering everything from 3rd grade foundational skills and 4th grade operations through 5th grade to sixth grade math, 7th grade proportional reasoning, and eighth grade math including functions and geometry. Programs span the full elementary and middle school range. Every lesson is designed by certified teachers and aligned to the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (NGMLS).
How Skye works as a math tutor for New York students
Skye is a spoken AI math tutor, not a chatbot or a worksheet app. It walks students through teacher-built lessons using an ‘I do, we do, you do’ teaching style. Each tutoring session starts with a short diagnostic to pinpoint gaps, then adapts in real time – offering up to three targeted hints before modeling the method. Sessions are short, flexible, and fit before, during, or after the school day.
For New York City schools looking for test prep ahead of New York State Assessments, Skye’s lessons cover the math concepts and mathematical skills students need for standardized tests. AI math tutor Skye covers the full elementary and middle school math curriculum – so whether a student needs to fill gaps from previous grades or get ahead at grade level, there is a program to match. Schools across New York use Skye for both test preparation and ongoing academic support throughout the year.
Online math tutoring vs private tutoring in New York City
Private math tutors in New York City typically charge $40 to $69 an hour. For a school running even 20 one-on-one sessions per week over a 33-week school year, that can add up to $45,000 or more with a private tutoring service. Skye costs one fixed yearly fee – from $5,000 – for unlimited one-on-one tutoring across the school. It is like having a math tutor for every child in the class, each working at exactly the right level, all at the same time.
Schools in New York can fund Skye through Title I funding. For districts comparing online math tutors with hiring local tutors or a private tutoring service, the math is simple: one fixed cost replaces thousands of dollars in hourly tutoring sessions.
Math topics and grade levels covered
Skye’s math tutoring sessions cover all the key math topics and math concepts across elementary and middle school, including number and operations, fractions, algebraic thinking, measurement and data, geometry, ratios, and statistics. Lessons are built by math teachers with real classroom experience and follow structured lesson plans that develop deep mathematical understanding.
The tutoring service is available for students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. For middle school students working on high school math preparation, Skye covers proportional relationships and functions – building the foundational skills and math knowledge students need to reach their academic goals in high school and beyond.
Helping New York students overcome math anxiety
Math anxiety affects a large share of students in New York City and across the state. When most students fall behind in math class, they lose confidence – and that gap widens over time. Skye helps students overcome math anxiety by working at their pace, in a low-pressure one-on-one setting, with lessons that adapt to what they actually need. Schools using Third Space Learning report that students build confidence and make accelerated progress after just a few weeks of regular tutoring sessions.
AI math tutor Skye provides academic support that fits into the school day without pulling teachers away from their classes. Over a decade of experience delivering math education to 4,200+ schools has shaped how every lesson is designed – from the teaching style to the pacing to the way mathematical concepts are introduced and reinforced.
Approved NYCDOE vendor
Third Space Learning gained vendor approval from the New York City Department of Education, assessed across a range of components:
Methodology and approach: lessons built by former math teachers and pedagogy experts
Evidence of experience: 170,000+ students supported since 2013
AI tutor quality: Skye has been trained on effective one-on-one instruction and on every single Third Space Learning lesson
High-quality instruction materials: all tutoring lessons and math resources are designed to help students develop deep conceptual understanding
Team and experience: Third Space Learning has delivered over 2 million tutoring sessions to 4,200+ schools
Scheduled sessions with full flexibility
Sessions are as flexible as your school day requires and fit before, during, or after the school day — slotting into math blocks, intervention periods, or other available time slots.
Schools choose their preferred session length and frequency, and can adjust the schedule as the year progresses. There is no need to arrange cover or coordinate with external providers. Students log in at their scheduled time, put on their headset, and start their lesson.
New York state funding for tutoring
New York state has directed Foundation Aid toward high-impact tutoring in high-need districts.
Schools in New York state can use this funding for their math tutoring programs.
Try a free AI math tutoring session for yourself
Get in touch today to arrange a free online math tutoring lesson with Skye. You’ll also learn more about how our AI math tutor can support your school or district:
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Developed by math teachers for maximum academic impact
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a math tutor cost in NYC?
Private math tutors in New York City charge between $40 and $69 per hour for one-on-one tutoring. Over a full school year, this adds up quickly – a school running 40 sessions per week with a private tutoring service could spend up to $91,000. Third Space Learning’s AI math tutor, Skye, is a single fixed yearly cost from $5,000 for unlimited online tutoring, saving schools up to 97% compared with hiring private math tutors or using local tutors.
How does online math tutoring work for New York schools?
Skye delivers one-on-one online math tutoring during the school day. Students log in, put on their headset, and work through teacher-designed online lessons with the AI math tutor. Sessions are short and scheduled to fit around math class and other time slots. Schools get automated progress reports, giving math department leaders visibility across every student’s tutoring sessions.
Is Third Space Learning aligned to New York state standards?
Yes. Every lesson is aligned to the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (NGMLS) used across New York state. The math tutoring covers all the key math concepts, mathematical skills, and test preparation areas that students need for New York State Assessments and other standardized tests at each grade level.
What math topics does the tutoring cover?
Skye covers the full range of elementary and middle school math subjects: number and operations in base ten, fractions, algebraic thinking, measurement and data, geometry, ratios and proportional relationships, statistics and probability, and functions. For middle school and high school students preparing for more advanced math, the tutoring service also covers pre algebra to build the mathematical skills needed for high school math and beyond.
Can schools use funding for math tutoring in New York?
New York schools can use Title I funding to pay for Skye, and New York state has also directed Foundation Aid toward high-impact tutoring in high-need districts. The one fixed yearly cost makes it straightforward to budget. Schools and districts across New York state have used these funding streams to provide academic support and online tutoring to the students who need it most.
How does Skye compare to private math tutoring?
A private math tutor offers one-on-one attention but costs $40–69 per hour and is hard to schedule at scale. Skye delivers the same one-on-one tutoring experience – spoken, adaptive, and built on teacher-designed lesson plans – for one fixed yearly fee. Schools get unlimited tutoring sessions rather than paying by the hour, and every student works at their own grade level and pace. It is like having 30 math tutors in the room at once, each at the exact level of every student.
What results do New York schools see?
Schools report that students make 2x expected math growth and show increased student confidence after regular tutoring sessions with Skye. The lessons are designed to help students overcome gaps in math knowledge, build core skills, and prepare for standardized tests. Third Space Learning has delivered over 2 million tutoring sessions to 4,200+ schools since 2013.
Is the tutoring suitable for special education students?
Skye adapts to each student’s level, which makes it suitable for students receiving special education support. The AI math tutor adjusts pacing and provides additional scaffolding based on how a student responds, giving every child the academic support they need to build confidence in math. Schools use it as part of their broader math education and intervention programs.