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K12Buddy answers in seconds, stays curriculum-accurate, and shows every step — so homework becomes understanding. All for less than one hour of traditional tutoring a month.

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Why do I flip the second fraction when I divide?
Great question! Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. Here's why, step by step:
¾ ÷ ½ = ¾ × 2/1 = 6/4 = 1½

Think of it as "how many halves fit into three-quarters?" Want a quick practice problem?

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The K12Buddy edge

Not just another chatbot. A tutor with a real edge.

Three things make the difference between a homework shortcut and a child who actually learns — speed, safety, and accuracy. We engineered for all three.

Fast

Answers in about two seconds, day or night. No scheduling, no waiting for a tutor slot — the help arrives the moment your child is stuck.

Secure

Built for kids first: COPPA & FERPA-aligned, encrypted end-to-end, with content guardrails and a parent dashboard that shows exactly what's being learned.

Accurate

Aligned to your child's grade and standards. It shows its work, cites the method, and is tuned to teach the step — never to hand over a hollow answer.

Why families switch

The tutoring of the future, today.

Traditional tutoring is expensive, scheduled, and gone the moment the session ends. K12Buddy is always there.

 

  • Cost
  • Availability
  • Wait time
  • Subjects covered
  • Shows the working
  • Parent visibility

Traditional tutor

  • $40–$80 / hour
  • Booked appointments
  • Days
  • One tutor's strengths
  • Sometimes
  • Limited

K12Buddy

  • From ~$0.80 / day
  • 24/7, every day
  • ~2 seconds
  • 250+ subjects
  • Always, step by step
  • Full dashboard

Comparison reflects typical private tutoring rates. K12Buddy is a study aid and does not replace classroom instruction.

How it works

From stuck to "I get it!" in three steps.

1

Ask anything

Type a question, snap a photo of the worksheet, or pick a subject. Any grade, any topic, K through 12.

2

Learn the method

K12Buddy explains step by step at your child's level — then checks understanding with a quick practice question.

3

Track the progress

Parents see topics mastered, time on task, and where to help next — all in a private dashboard.

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One plan, the whole family learns.

Less than a single hour of private tutoring — for unlimited help, every day of the month. Cancel anytime.

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Solo

For one learner

$9.99 /mo
  • 24/7 AI tutor
  • 250+ subjects, K–12
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Parent dashboard
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Up to 4 students

$19.99 /mo
  • Everything in Solo
  • Up to 4 child profiles
  • Per-child progress tracking
  • Family parent dashboard

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Up to 8 students

$29.99 /mo
  • Everything in Family
  • Up to 8 student profiles
  • SAT & ACT prep
  • Priority AI support

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Give your child a tutor that never clocks out.

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Questions, answered

Frequently asked

Is K12Buddy safe for my child?

Yes. We're COPPA & FERPA-aligned, encrypt data in transit and at rest, and apply content guardrails tuned for K–12. Parents get a dashboard showing exactly what's being learned.

Will it just give answers, or actually teach?

It teaches. K12Buddy explains the method step by step, shows its working, and follows up with practice — it's designed to build understanding, not shortcuts.

What grades and subjects are covered?

Every grade from kindergarten through 12th, across 250+ subjects — math, sciences, language arts, history, languages, coding, and SAT/ACT prep.

Can I try it before paying?

Absolutely. Start free with no credit card, or use the free tools without even creating an account.

How fast are the answers?

Typically around two seconds — any time of day. No appointments, no waiting for a tutor to be free.

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