Tuva
Tuva provides an interdisciplinary math and science learning platform that uses real-world datasets from NASA, NOAA, and the US Census to build data literacy in students from grades 2 through 12. The platform offers playful, scaffolded tools for younger learners and drag-and-drop graphing and statistical tools for older students, mirroring how STEM professionals work. Tuva also partners with curriculum publishers and assessment providers to embed its data literacy tools directly into their products via LTI 1.3 or API.
- Education Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Product
Problem
Traditional math and science instruction often relies on abstract, textbook-based problems that feel disconnected from students' daily lives, leading to low engagement and math anxiety—which affects 33% of kids. Static data in textbooks limits students' ability to explore, manipulate, and understand variability, leaving them unprepared for a data-driven workforce where data literacy is essential.
Solution
Tuva provides an interdisciplinary math and science learning platform that uses real-world datasets from NASA, NOAA, and the US Census to build data literacy and STEM confidence in students from grades 2 through 12. The platform offers Tuva Jr. for grades 2-5 with playful, scaffolded tools that reduce math anxiety, and Tuva Math and Tuva Science for grades 6-12 that engage students in authentic problem-solving and professional scientific practices. Students use drag-and-drop graphing and statistical tools to explore large, complex datasets, ask their own questions, and find evidence-based answers—mirroring how STEM professionals work. Tuva also partners with curriculum publishers and assessment providers to embed its data literacy tools directly into their products, enabling dynamic, inquiry-driven learning experiences at scale.
Target Audience
Primary users are K-12 students and teachers, particularly in grades 2-12, along with curriculum publishers, EdTech platforms, and assessment providers seeking to embed interactive data literacy tools into their products.
Features
- Tuva Jr. tools for grades 2-5 use playful card-based interactions and careful scaffolding to build data literacy foundations and reduce math anxiety
- Drag-and-drop graphing and statistical tools allow students to create dot plots, box plots, histograms, and other visualizations from large, real-world datasets without spreadsheet complexity
- 500+ curated, standards-aligned datasets from NASA, NOAA, and the US Census, cleaned and formatted for classroom accessibility
- Partners can embed Tuva tools via LTI 1.3 or API into their own platforms or LMS with zero maintenance, including scaffolded discovery pathways and "locked" data views
- WCAG 2.1 compliance with screen reader and keyboard support for learners with diverse cognitive and physical abilities
- Free access to data, graphing, and statistical tools as part of Tuva's commitment to equitable education