InqITS offers an NGSS-aligned online science platform that guides students through authentic inquiry labs in English or Spanish, while patented AI algorithms auto‑grade investigations and generate real‑time performance reports.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Science teachers often lack scalable tools to provide authentic inquiry-based labs, receive timely feedback on student performance, and support multilingual learners, leading to limited hands‑on practice and delayed intervention.
Solution
InqITS delivers an online, NGSS‑aligned virtual lab platform that guides students through the full inquiry cycle—hypothesizing, data collection, analysis, and communication—in English or Spanish. Patented AI algorithms automatically assess each investigation, detecting gaps such as missing hypotheses or uncontrolled experiments, and generate real‑time performance reports for both individual students and the whole class. Teachers receive instant alerts pinpointing which learners need help and on which specific inquiry skills, enabling targeted instruction. An AI virtual tutor, Rex, offers on‑demand assistance to students as they work through the labs, reinforcing concepts and troubleshooting errors. All data are presented through a dashboard accessible on desktop or mobile, supporting rapid instructional decisions and detailed analytics.
Target Audience
Primary customers are K‑12 science teachers and school districts seeking to implement inquiry‑based instruction at scale, especially those serving English‑language learners.
Features
- NGSS‑aligned virtual labs that replicate authentic scientific inquiry steps
- Bilingual support (English and Spanish) for multilingual classrooms
- Patented AI auto‑grading that evaluates hypothesis formation, experimental design, data analysis, and reasoning
- Real‑time teacher alerts highlighting students and specific inquiry skills needing intervention
- Instant performance reports with fine‑grained skill and sub‑skill analytics for individuals and whole classes
- Rex, an AI‑driven virtual tutor providing contextual help during lab activities
- Mobile‑compatible alert system (Inq‑Blotter) delivering notifications to desktops and smartphones