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Eedi Wins Prestigious Tools Competition 2024

Bibi Groot

Eedi is proud to announce that our innovative math education tool, AnSearch, has been selected as one of 50 winning teams in the global 2023-24 Tools Competition. This recognition places us at the forefront of educational technology innovation, addressing pressing issues in education worldwide.

Key Highlights:

  • Award: Eedi will receive $300,000 to develop and scale AnSearch. AnSearch will be integrated seamlessly with Eedi.
  • Impact: AnSearch is projected to reach 75,000 learners and 3500 teachers/researchers by 2027.
  • Global Recognition: Selected from over 1,900 submissions across 18 countries and all continents.
"What I love about AnSearch is that it brings teachers and researchers together on an exciting journey to explore the potential of AI in education within an environment which prioritises safety and pedagogy. I believe AI can be a force for good in education, provided experienced educators are at the helm."

Simon Woodhead, Director of Research at Eedi

Transforming Math Education with AI

AnSearch addresses a critical challenge in math education: creating personalized, high-quality diagnostic questions at scale. Our tool combines cutting-edge AI technology with Eedi's vast database of over 2 million student responses to generate and refine math questions that precisely target student misconceptions.

How AnSearch Works:

AnSearch Forge: Creates AI-generated questions validated against real student data.

AnSearch Recommend: Acts as an AI tutor, selecting ideal questions for each student's needs.

All generated content gets validated by expert teachers - YOU - to ensure all content meets high educational standards before classroom use.

Advancing Learning Engineering Research

Beyond its classroom applications, AnSearch contributes to the broader field of learning engineering. We're creating a comprehensive benchmark dataset capturing the entire question creation process, from AI generation to student responses. This valuable resource has already garnered interest from researchers at leading institutions worldwide.

Tools Competition: Catalyzing EdTech Innovation

The Tools Competition is one of the largest edtech competitions globally, aiming to spur innovation that leverages digital technology, big data, and learning science to meet urgent learner needs. To date, it has awarded $17.5 million to 130 edtech innovators. We’re thrilled to now be part of this community.

Our Vision for the Future

At Eedi, we believe every child deserves access to quality math education. AnSearch is a significant step towards this goal, offering personalized support at scale and advancing the responsible use of AI in education.

Join the AnSearch Revolution

Are you an educator, researcher, or EdTech enthusiast excited about the future of AI in education? Explore how AnSearch can transform your approach to teaching and learning mathematics.

For more details on our winning proposal and to see the full list of winners, visit https://tools-competition.org/winner/ansearch/.

Written by
Bibi Groot
Head of Behavioural Science

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