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The Khan Academy Tutor (Lite version)

Tutor‑style AI supports learners step by step through guided questions rather than giving answers. It strengthens reasoning, autonomy, deep understanding and active memorisation. By offering clues, checking comprehension and giving positive feedback, it builds confidence. Students learn to correct themselves and solve problems independently, within a safe, supportive framework. Fournissez vos commentaires sur BizChat
  • 19/11/2025
  • GRETA Auvergne

The pupils

  • Secondary school / Sixth form college
      • Revision of key concepts (maths, science, languages, history, etc.).
      • Homework help (without giving the answer directly).
      • Preparation for tests and exams (quizzes, guided practice).
  • Higher education students (bachelor’s degree level/early stage)
      • Strengthening foundations in mathematics, science, economics, and computer science.
      • Methodological support for writing, structuring, and revising.

Teachers and trainers

  • As a complementary tool in the classroom (guided work, remedial teaching).
  • To offer pupils individualised support (exercises adapted to each pupil’s pace).
  • To have a teaching assistant capable of generating quizzes, explanations and mini-lessons instantly.

Parents to help their children revise in a structured and constructive manner.

Independent learners

  • Anyone who wants to learn or relearn a subject (maths, English, science, economics, etc.).
  • People in continuing education or career change who need to brush up on the basics.

Independent use (at home, revision, homework assistance).

Use as a supplement to the course (classroom, differentiated workshops, remedial teaching).

1. Impact on pupils/learners

  • Expanded access to academic support: a “virtual tutor” available 24/7.
  • Greater independence: students learn to research, ask questions and reflect on their mistakes.
  • Self-confidence: AI is kind and patient → reduces fear of failure or judgement.
  • Increased motivation: interactive support, ability to progress at your own pace.
  • Reduced inequality: useful for families who cannot afford private lessons.

2. Impact on teachers/trainers

  • Time savings: delegate part of the individual remediation.
  • Support for differentiated teaching: each pupil receives personalised support.

3. Impact on school organisation/training

  • Modernisation of practices: integration of AI into education.
  • Complementary to digital workspaces and digital textbooks.
  • Flexibility: can be used in class or at home, independently or with guidance.

4. Societal impact

  • Democratisation of tutoring: accessible to all, regardless of social background.
  • Equal opportunities: a tool to combat school dropout rates.

The Khanmigo Lite feature is available for free on ChatGPT via the link Tutor Me offers Socratic-style tutoring through questioning. It helps students think through problems and guides their learning. This is a simplified version of Khanmigo, which is available by subscription on the Khan Academy website and offers a more comprehensive service, including progress tracking and personalisation based on that progress, access to video lessons and exercises, feedback on essays, and more.

Unlike Khanmigo, Tutor Me only offers practical exercises to reinforce understanding. It does not provide direct answers in order to ensure independent learning.

Tutor Me is a customised GPT developed by Khan Academy.

Custom GPTs (GPTs) are particularly interesting in the field of education because they allow users to evolve in a more controlled environment, which limits the risk of hallucinations.

It is possible to create them without any programming knowledge using GPT builder, which is available with a GPT Plus subscription. The creation process is based on the following steps suggested by ChatGPT:

1. Start with a pre-trained GPT model (such as GPT-5).
2. Define a specific objective: for example, helping with learning, translating, advising, etc.
3. Write a special prompt (called “system instructions”) that describes the GPT’s personality, tone, and response style.
4. Additional knowledge can be provided: documents, examples, or databases.
5. Its capabilities are selected (speaking multiple languages, reading images, coding, etc.).
6. Security and confidentiality limits are set.
7. The model is tested to see if it behaves as expected.
8. Adjust your answers based on user feedback.
9. Publish it on a platform (such as OpenAI or Khan Academy).
10. Continue to monitor and improve it over time.
ChatGPT offers a themed store of customised versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, additional knowledge bases, and skills.

A computer, tablet or smartphone connected to the internet.

For use in the classroom, consideration must be given to how it can be integrated.

AI cannot replace interaction with a human being who is capable of interpreting non-verbal cues, managing emotions and acting as a role model.

Objectives

Supporting students step by step

  • Do not give the answer directly, but guided by questions, clues and intermediate steps.
  • Focus on the method of resolution rather than the outcome.

Developing independence

  • Encourage pupils to think and justify their reasoning.
  • Encourage initiative (trying, correcting oneself, rephrasing).
  • Help them to learn independently, but within a reassuring framework.

Strengthening in-depth understanding

  • Use the Socratic method: ask questions that require reflection.
  • Explain key concepts (formulas, definitions, concepts).
  • Regularly check comprehension with mini-quizzes.

Promoting active memorisation

  • Encourage students to find information themselves (rather than receiving it ready-made).
  • Summarise what has been learned at the end of the session.

Building confidence and motivation

  • Offer positive and constructive feedback (“Well done, you identified the coefficients correctly!”).
  • De-dramatise mistakes by presenting them as a normal part of the learning process.
  • Build students’ confidence so that they dare to make mistakes and learn from them.

Example of implementation

Here is an example of how Tutor Me can be used by a Year 10 pupil who wants to practise quadratic equations.

Start by selecting the Tutor Me application on the ChatGPT interface and writing the first prompt:

Here, the student’s questions are highlighted in blue and Tutor Me’s answers are highlighted in green.

It is clear from these exchanges between the student and Tutor Me that the solution was never given; instead, the student was guided and led to find the answer for themselves.

Tutor Me helped the student overcome mistakes and misunderstandings.

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