Hear from a teacher
8th grade math teacher Kathleen Garvey first used PeerTeach in her classroom when students were learning remotely. In this video, she describes the impact that consistent peer tutoring had on her students.
What people are saying about PeerTeach
Randy Challa, 6th Grade Student @ Gurukul Middle School
“I tutored my friend and when he took the test, he called me and said, ‘Thank you!’ He was really happy. His score went up a lot, and he felt like the test was easier.
I've never taught like that to anyone before. I feel so proud!”
Betha Macclain, Superintendent @ Cloverdale Unified School District
“What makes PeerTeach particularly impactful is its ability to diagnose gaps for students, identify classmates who are best-suited to support, and then facilitate productive interaction. Teachers can easily train students to help each other effectively and then use the system’s curricular materials to facilitate peer coaching.
PeerTeach could revolutionize how K-12 educators structure learning. The cost is a small fraction of typical tutoring and it offers clear additional benefits, like cultivating students to be empathetic and talented communicators.”
Mary Reynolds, Principal @ Miwok Elementary Charter School
“Last year, I saw so many ways that students and teachers benefited from PeerTeach. Students’ confidence in mathematics increased along with levels of engagement and perseverance. We saw positive learning outcomes in both conceptual and procedural mathematics.
PeerTeach also supports the development of positive mathematical mindsets for students as it strengthens students’ communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.”
Joanne Weiss, Former Chief of Staff for Arne Duncan
“This is amazing. The whole training package is great. I haven’t seen anything like this. Everybody’s doing poorly thought out ad hoc tutoring stuff. But not this.”
Nutan Ursekar, Parent @ Gurukul Middle School
“PeerTeach is a study in patience, cooperation and confidence. Not knowing something, then learning or teaching it to your peers, is a wonderful concept.”
