Brainback
forhomeschool

A tutor that never tells the answer.

The one thing homeschool always needed. Now, patient.

homeschoolfree tier works

Homeschool families want a rigorous tutor who won't undermine the parent's role by handing over answers. Brainback is that tutor. Attempt-gated, hint-laddered, and transparent — so parents see effort, not content.

the state of things

What's broken. What changes.

A honest before-and-after — the specific gaps Brainback closes for a student in this stage of the arc.

what's broken
  • AI chatbots are answer machines that undermine the whole point.
  • Parent-tutors can't be everywhere at once.
  • Kids need real challenge without adult over-help.
what changes on brainback
  • Attempt gate replaces parental nagging.
  • Hint ladder gives real support without shortcut.
  • Parent dashboard shows effort without exposing content — respect intact.
side by side

One homeschool, two Wednesdays.

Same problem. Same student. Two very different definitions of 'productive.'

time
without brainback
with brainback
9:12
Problem set opens. Paste into an answer machine.
Problem set opens. Type an attempt — 20 characters minimum, no way around it.
9:14
Solution back. Copy. Paste into the LMS.
One correction, one guiding question. Try again.
9:19
Homework submitted. Move on.
Answer earned. Explain-back in your own words — score 4/5. Concept lands.
the next week
Midterm arrives. Nothing looks familiar.
The tricky bits return in the recall queue — three days out, then a week.
the gap widens quietly for a month — then exam day makes it visible
It's the only AI I trust in my kids' hands.
Rachel B. — Homeschool parent

for homeschool

Ready when you are, homeschool.

Free tier works. Add your subjects in 30 seconds. Attempt-first from the first problem.