Synthesis Overview

Synthesis is a revolutionary educational platform that originated from an experimental school co-founded by Elon Musk at SpaceX. Its mission is to cultivate students who are adept at navigating complexity and solving unknown problems. The platform offers two main products: Synthesis Tutor and Synthesis Teams, both designed to provide an engaging and effective learning experience that traditional schooling often lacks.

How to use Synthesis

Getting started with Synthesis is straightforward for both of its core offerings:

For Synthesis Tutor (Ages 5-11):

Visit the Synthesis Tutor website and sign up for a free trial, which does not require a credit card.
You will receive a link via email to access the platform.
The Tutor can be used on a tablet or desktop computer.
The AI tutor immediately assesses your child's skill level and adapts the lessons accordingly. The child interacts with a warm, patient, and encouraging AI that provides step-by-step guidance and personalized feedback.
Parents can track progress through reports on accuracy and fluency, but the system is designed for children to use independently.

For Synthesis Teams (Ages 8-14):

Enroll your child in the program, which runs in seasons. You can sign up to save a seat for the upcoming season.
Once enrolled, your child can join scheduled one-hour sessions. These sessions are available at various times to accommodate global time zones.
During a session, your child joins a team of peers from around the world and an expert coach.
The team works together to solve complex, game-based simulations that require communication, strategy, and collaboration.
After the game, the coach facilitates a reflection period where students discuss their strategies and learn from their mistakes.

Core Features of Synthesis

Synthesis Tutor (AI Math Tutor):
Adaptive AI Learning: The tutor adjusts its difficulty and teaching style in real-time based on the student's performance, ensuring they are always challenged but never overwhelmed.
Personalized 1-on-1 Attention: The AI provides tailored guidance and immediate feedback, simulating the experience of learning with a dedicated human teacher.
Gamified and Engaging Content: Math concepts are taught through fun, interactive, and multi-sensory experiences that make learning feel like play.
Comprehensive K-5 Curriculum: Covers foundational math topics like counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and algebraic thinking.
Progress Tracking: Parents and educators receive clear, actionable reports on a student's progress, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Synthesis Teams (Collaborative Learning):
Complex Game Simulations: Unique, interactive games designed to teach real-world skills like leadership, decision-making, and teamwork under pressure.
Expert-Led Coaching: Experienced mentors guide students, provide personalized feedback, and facilitate discussions to refine strategies and communication skills.
Global Peer Collaboration: Children connect and work with like-minded peers from over 50 countries, fostering a global perspective.
Focus on Soft Skills: The curriculum is explicitly designed to develop communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Structured Curriculum: An 18-month curriculum designed to help students become world-class collaborators.

Use Cases for Synthesis

For Parents: Supplement your child's traditional education with a tool that builds deep mathematical understanding (Tutor) or develops crucial life skills like leadership and teamwork (Teams). It's ideal for children who are bored by traditional math or those who need extra support.

For Homeschoolers: Integrate a complete, engaging, and adaptive math curriculum into your homeschooling plan. Synthesis Tutor provides a hands-off solution for parents, while Teams offers a unique opportunity for social, collaborative learning.

For Educators and Schools: Use Synthesis Tutor in the classroom to provide differentiated instruction for up to 30 students simultaneously. The AI handles personalization, freeing up teachers to offer targeted support. It helps fill knowledge gaps and challenges advanced students.

Advantages of Synthesis

Deep Conceptual Understanding: Unlike tools that focus on rote memorization, Synthesis emphasizes understanding the 'why' behind concepts, building a stronger foundation.

Engaging and Motivating: The gamified approach captivates children, turning learning from a chore into an activity they actively look forward to.

Future-Ready Skills: Synthesis goes beyond academics to cultivate essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.

Born at SpaceX: The platform is built on a pedagogical philosophy developed at the highest levels of innovation, focusing on solving complex, real-world problems.

Personalized and Supportive: Whether it's the patient AI tutor or the expert human coach, the platform provides a supportive environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.

Pricing and Plans

Synthesis offers distinct pricing for its Tutor and Teams products.

Synthesis Tutor:

Individual Plan (1 Child): Starts at $45/month. An annual plan is available for $29/month (billed annually at $348), and a lifetime plan costs $999.
Family Plan (Up to 10 Students): Starts at $70/month. An annual plan is available for $33.33/month (billed annually at $400), and a lifetime plan costs $1,499.
A 7-day free trial is available for all Tutor plans.

Synthesis Teams:

The standard price is $95 per month.
This includes access to weekly games and discussions, expert coaching, and progress reports.
There is a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel anytime.

For Schools: Custom pricing is available. Educators and administrators should contact the sales team for a quote.