TEA-APPROVED VENDOR | AI MATH TUTORING FOR TEXAS SCHOOLS
TEKS-aligned one-on-one math tutoring for Texas schools and districts
TEKS-aligned lessons designed by certified math teachers
One AI math tutor for every student, all at the same time
Approved vendor on the Texas Vetted Tutor Corps list
Suitable for supplemental accelerated instruction as outlined in House Bill (HB) 4545
From $5,000 per year for unlimited one-on-one math tutoring
“Skye covers the grade-level expectations, but also fills in the gaps to get them there — that’s exactly what we were missing. With Skye, students have to take the time. They have to understand what was wrong, why it was wrong, and how to fix it.”
Kathy Garcia, Principal
Moffat PK-12, Moffat Consolidated School District, CO
Texas scope and sequence
Whether you have students who would benefit from more opportunities to practice grade level content ahead of STAAR tests, 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 TEKS-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.
Approved vendor on the Texas Vetted Tutor Corps list
Third Space Learning gained vendor approval from the Texas Education Agency for the Vetted Texas Tutor Corps list, assessed across a range of components:
Methodology and approach: lessons built by former math teachers and pedagogy experts
Evidence of experience: 196,000+ 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 math tutoring lessons and 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
Personalized for each student
You choose which students need math tutoring and whether to progress through the default TEKS curriculum or select individual standards for each student. The personalized approach means every child gets lessons matched to their unique needs and learning level.
Proven to boost progress
Schools see results after the first few lessons as students feel more confident with the math concepts they have been learning. After just a few weeks, students make accelerated progress and report increased confidence in math.
Lessons built by expert math teachers
Every math tutoring lesson is designed by qualified teachers with years of teaching experience. The lessons are built to develop deep understanding of each math subject, following research-based instructional methods and the ‘I do, we do, you do’ approach that classroom teachers know works.
Scheduled sessions with full flexibility
Sessions are scheduled in advance and time slots are available before, during, and after school. You choose your preferred session length and frequency. Students can revisit lessons anytime, and schools adjust the schedule as the year progresses.
One fixed cost for unlimited math tutoring
Multiple students can receive one-on-one math tutoring at the same time. One fixed yearly cost from $5,000 gives your school unlimited tutoring sessions — no hourly rates, no per-session charges. Schools fund it through Title I or ESSER.
Texas math tutoring built for schools, not just test day
Texas students face a math proficiency challenge. STAAR results show persistent gaps in foundational skills across elementary and middle school grades, and most students who fall behind in math class do not catch up without direct support. For districts across Texas, 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 math tutoring to students in grades 3-8. Every lesson is designed by certified math teachers and aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. 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.
Texas math tutoring: what schools and districts need to know
Texas math tutoring is about more than exam preparation. Across TX, districts are working to close learning gaps that widened during the pandemic and help students build the foundational skills they need for algebra, geometry, calculus, and beyond. Most students who struggle with math in elementary school carry those gaps into middle school and high school, where the subject gets harder and confidence drops further.
For school leaders, finding math tutors who can deliver consistent, high-quality support across an entire school is a real challenge. Private tutoring and in person tutoring are expensive. Local tutors are hard to schedule at scale. And a classroom teacher, no matter how passionate and skilled, cannot give every struggling student the one-on-one attention they need during a single math class. The average Texas school does not have the budget or the staffing to provide individual math tutoring to every child who needs it.
Skye, the AI math tutor from Third Space Learning, gives every child in the class their own one-on-one math tutor — all at the same time. It is online tutoring that fits the school day, covers the full elementary and middle school math curriculum, and costs a fraction of what districts would pay for private tutoring or local tutors.
How Skye works as a math tutor for Texas 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 that makes sense for students at every level. 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. Schools choose their preferred session length and frequency. 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.
For Texas schools looking for test prep ahead of STAAR exams, Skye’s lessons cover the math concepts and math subjects students need for standardized tests. The personalized approach means each student works at their own pace, with a focus on the specific areas where they need the most support. Schools use Skye for both exam preparation and ongoing academic support throughout the school year and into summer. Students can also use on-demand sessions to work through math homework and tricky topics outside their regular schedule.
Online math tutoring vs private tutoring in Texas
Private math tutors in Texas typically charge $40 to $69 an hour for in person tutoring. For a school running even 20 one-on-one sessions per week over a 33-week school year, that adds up to $45,000 or more with a private tutoring service. Most students who need math tutoring cannot access it at those prices, and parents should not have to cover the cost of what schools need to provide.
Skye costs one fixed yearly fee — from $5,000 — for unlimited one-on-one math tutoring across the school. It is like having 30 math tutors in the room at once, each at the exact level of every student. For districts across TX comparing online math tutors with hiring local tutors or a private tutoring service, the math is straightforward: one fixed cost replaces thousands of dollars in hourly tutoring sessions. Schools can save up to 97% compared with hiring private math tutors.
STAAR test prep and exam preparation for Texas students
Math tutoring helps students prepare for standardized tests like STAAR. Skye’s lessons are built around the TEKS standards tested on STAAR exams, covering every math subject from 3rd through 8th grade. Regular practice with structured lessons improves familiarity with exam formats and builds the deep understanding students need on test day.
Effective test prep goes beyond drilling questions. Skye’s teaching style helps students build confidence with each math concept, so they can answer unfamiliar problems on test day rather than just repeat what they have memorized. Students who prepare with consistent math tutoring sessions report improved test scores and increased confidence in math class.
Math topics and grade levels covered
Skye’s math tutoring sessions cover all the key math topics across elementary and middle school, including number and operations, fractions, algebraic thinking, measurement and data, geometry, ratios, statistics, and probability. Lessons are built by math teachers with real classroom experience and follow structured lesson plans that develop deep understanding of each subject.
The tutoring covers students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. For middle school students working on high school math preparation, Skye covers algebra, proportional relationships, functions, and pre-algebra — building the foundational skills students need to succeed in calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced math subjects. Whether a student needs support with elementary math concepts or needs to get ahead at grade level, there is a course to match.
Beyond the core math curriculum, the structured lessons develop the problem-solving and reasoning skills that support learning across other subjects, including science and computer science. College students and university instructors consistently point to gaps in foundational math as the reason students struggle with science, statistics, and advanced course work. The teaching approach used in every Skye lesson builds the mathematical knowledge that transfers to every class where students need to think analytically — and helps students master the skills they will need through high school, college, and beyond.
Helping Texas students build confidence in math
Math anxiety affects a large share of students in Texas. When kids fall behind in math class, they lose confidence — and that gap widens over time. Struggling students avoid asking questions in front of their class. They stop raising their hand. The subject they once found manageable starts to feel impossible. These challenges are not unique to any one school or district, but they do require a focused response.
Skye helps students overcome math anxiety by working at their own pace, in a low-pressure one-on-one setting, with lessons that adapt to what they actually need. There are no wrong answers in front of the whole class — just patient, step-by-step teaching that builds understanding from wherever each child is starting. For parents, it means their child is getting consistent academic support during the school day without the cost or scheduling challenges of private tutoring.
Schools using Third Space Learning report that students build confidence and make accelerated progress after just a few weeks of regular tutoring sessions. 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. Students who were previously struggling in math are now completing homework with more confidence and engaging with the subject in class.
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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Unlimited one-on-one tutoring for one low fixed cost
Developed by math teachers for maximum academic impact
Built using insights from 2.1 million math tutoring sessions in schools
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Frequently asked questions
How much should a math teacher charge for tutoring?
A classroom teacher offering private math tutoring typically charges $30 to $60 per hour, depending on their experience, the math subject, and whether they offer online tutoring or in person tutoring. For schools, relying on individual teachers for after-hours tutoring is hard to scale and puts extra pressure on staff. Skye handles the math tutoring so that teachers can focus on whole-class instruction, lesson planning, and the work they trained to do.
What math subjects 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 students preparing for more advanced mathematics, the lessons also build the foundational skills needed for algebra, pre-algebra, and the transition to high school math courses including calculus and trigonometry.
Can Texas schools use funding for math tutoring?
Yes. Texas schools can use Title I funding or ESSER funds to pay for Skye. The math tutoring is also suitable for supplemental accelerated instruction as outlined in House Bill (HB) 4545. The one fixed yearly cost makes it straightforward for districts across TX to budget, and schools can scale the program across multiple campuses without per-student or per-session charges.
How does online math tutoring compare to in person tutoring?
In person tutoring gives students face-to-face time with a tutor, but it is expensive, hard to schedule, and difficult to scale beyond a handful of students. Online math tutoring with Skye delivers the same one-on-one attention — spoken, adaptive, and built on teacher-designed lessons — for every student who needs it, all at the same time. It fits into the school day without pulling teachers away from class. To find math tutors who can serve an entire school, online tutoring is the more practical and cost-effective option.
What results do Texas schools see with math tutoring?
Schools report that students make accelerated math growth and show increased confidence after regular math tutoring sessions with Skye. 90% of students saw an improvement in their school grades. The lessons are designed to help students overcome gaps in math knowledge, build core skills, and prepare for STAAR exams and other standardized tests. Third Space Learning has delivered over 2 million math tutoring sessions to 4,200+ schools since 2013.
Is the math tutoring suitable for college students or high school students?
Skye is designed for students in grades 3 through 8, covering the elementary and middle school math curriculum. College students studying education or math at university often find that the structured teaching approach — including algebra, geometry, statistics, and foundational skills — provides a strong model for how to teach math effectively. For high school and college students needing support with advanced math subjects like calculus or computer science, the foundational skills built in middle school with Skye are what makes sense of harder course work later.
What is the best tutor for math in Texas?
The best tutor is one that gives every student one-on-one attention, is aligned to TEKS, fits the school day, and does not cost thousands of dollars per child per year. Skye is an AI math tutor designed by expert math teachers, delivering personalized lessons at each student’s own pace. With a passion for making math accessible, the teaching team behind Skye has spent over a decade developing the instructional approach used in every lesson. For Texas schools, the answer is a math tutor that every student can access — not just the ones whose parents can afford private tutoring.