Your child will understand math — and finally enjoy it.
Nova is a personal AI math tutor for grades 1–5, built on the Russian Math method — the approach behind the world's strongest problem-solvers. Just 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
Deeper understanding, real confidence, and a child who reaches for hard problems instead of avoiding them — while you see exactly how their thinking grows.
14-day free trial · cancel anytime · up to 5 children included
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Three things that make Nova different
20 minutes, 3 times a week. A structured program that builds the reasoning skills that separate top math students from the rest.
Personalized AI Tutor
Every child gets their own AI tutor that adapts to how they think — guiding them through problems with hints, catching misconceptions, and building real understanding.
Power of Russian Math
The methodology behind the world's top math students. Concepts over procedures, reasoning over memorization, and problems that require real thinking.
Parents Stay Informed
Proactive updates on WhatsApp and email. Know how your child thinks about math — not just their score. Misconception alerts, milestone celebrations, and learning insights.
A proven method, made safe for kids
Nova brings together a time-tested teaching methodology, modern learning science, and an AI tutor built specifically for how children learn math.
A proven method
Russian Math has shaped some of the world's strongest problem-solvers for decades — concepts before procedures, reasoning over memorization.
Grounded in learning science
Mastery-based progression and deliberate practice — the way understanding actually sticks, not just cramming for the next test.
Guides, never just gives answers
Nova spots the specific mistake and asks the right question, so your child works it out themselves — and remembers why.
Made for children
A calm, ad-free space designed around how kids learn — with your family's privacy taken seriously.
Understanding over memorization
Russian Math is famous for producing strong mathematical thinkers. The secret? Focus on conceptual understanding and problem-solving — not rote memorization of procedures.
"Russian math, which uses reasoning and abstract concepts to build understanding, is lighting up parent group chats"
Read articleWhy, not just how
Why does borrowing work? What does multiplication really mean? Kids discover the reasoning behind every concept.
Challenging puzzles
Logic puzzles, "which doesn't belong", and multi-step word problems that can't be solved by following a formula.
Flexible thinking
Multiple ways to solve problems. Kids learn there's more than one path to the answer — and some are more elegant than others.
Learn it. Practice it. Prove it.
Every week follows the same proven structure. Parents set the schedule, Nova picks the right topics, and kids build real math skills in just 3 sessions.
Learn
Nova picks the right topic based on your child's skill gaps. Interactive slides teach the concept step by step.
~20 minutes
Practice
A new topic with AI coaching. Adaptive difficulty, personalized hints, and misconception detection keep your child growing.
~20 minutes
Weekly Challenge
A short test covering the week's topics — no hints. Scores are sent to parents instantly. Builds confidence and accountability.
~15 minutes
📅 Parents choose the days. Nova picks the topics. Kids can also practice freely anytime.
Default schedule: Tuesday + Thursday study, Friday test. Fully customizable.
What "conceptual understanding" actually looks like
Every math app says they teach understanding. Here's the difference in practice.
How do you solve 8 + 7?
Student memorizes: 8 + 7 = 15
If they forget, they're stuck. No strategy to fall back on.
How do you solve 8 + 7?
"I know 8 needs 2 more to make 10. I can break 7 into 2 + 5. So it's 10 + 5 = 15."
The student understands number bonds and can apply this strategy to any addition problem.
Your child's Personalized AI Tutor in action
Nova doesn't just mark answers right or wrong. It watches how your child thinks, catches misconceptions early, and guides them to understanding — just like a great tutor would.
What is 43 − 27?
Child answers: 24
Common mistake: subtracted 3−7 as 4, then 4−2 as 2 → "24"
💡 Nova: Look at the ones column — can you take 7 from 3? What do you need to do when the bottom number is bigger?
Child answers: 16 ✓
✦ Nova: Great job! You regrouped — borrowed 1 ten to make 13 − 7 = 6, then 3 − 2 = 1. That's exactly how strong math thinkers solve this!
Catches misconceptions early
When your child subtracts digits in the wrong order or confuses place values, Nova spots the pattern and addresses it before it becomes a habit.
Hints that guide, not give away
Instead of showing the answer, Nova asks guiding questions that help your child figure it out themselves — building real understanding.
Adapts to their level
Struggling? Nova eases up with scaffolded problems. Cruising? It ramps up the challenge. Always in the zone where real learning happens.
Reviews every mistake
After each lesson, AI explains every wrong answer in kid-friendly language — so mistakes become learning moments, not frustrations.
You'll know exactly how your child thinks about math
Most apps show you a score. Nova shows you how your child reasons — what strategies they use, where they get confused, and what clicks. You'll get proactive updates on WhatsApp and email, not just a dashboard to check.
What you'll receive — automatically
Morning reminders
On scheduled days, you get a morning nudge: "Today is Emma's study day!" So you can make sure they sit down for their 20-minute session.
Evening follow-ups
If your child hasn't done their session by evening, you'll get a gentle reminder. No more forgetting — consistency builds habits.
Instant test results
The moment your child finishes the weekly challenge, you get their score with a breakdown of what they nailed and what needs work.
Sunday weekly summary
Every Sunday: sessions completed, test score, topics covered, and areas that need attention. One message covers the whole week.
Nova Academy
WhatsApp • 8:00 AM
📚 Hi! Today (Tuesday) is Emma's study day on Nova. Make sure she completes her session! 🎯
Nova Academy
WhatsApp • Friday 4:30 PM
🏆 Emma finished her weekly Nova challenge! Score: 85% (10/12 correct)
Nova Academy
WhatsApp • Sunday 10:00 AM
📊 Emma's Nova Weekly Report
📚 Study: 2/2 sessions
🏆 Test score: 85%
📖 Topics: Place Value, Subtraction
🎉 Emma completed all sessions this week!
You don't need to be a math expert
Set the schedule, and Nova handles the rest. You'll get morning reminders, evening nudges if they forget, instant test results, and a full summary every Sunday. Just 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
We ask the questions other apps don't
Most math apps only check if kids get the right number. Nova asks them to explain their thinking — because a right answer from wrong reasoning is a problem waiting to happen.
Sam says 530 and 503 are the same number because they have the same digits. Is Sam right?
Tests whether kids truly understand place value — not just digit recognition.
Is 3 × 4 the same as 4 × 3? Why or why not?
Tests the commutative property — understanding why order doesn't change the product.
Which is bigger: ¼ of a pizza or ⅛ of a pizza? How do you know without calculating?
Builds fraction intuition — fewer cuts means bigger pieces.
10+ question types including reasoning, comparison, error analysis, and strategy selection
Because "getting the right answer" and "understanding math" aren't the same thing.
What parents are saying
"After three weeks, my daughter explained regrouping to me using drawings — she actually understands why borrowing works now, not just the steps. Her teacher noticed the difference too."
— Sarah M., parent of 2nd grader
"20 minutes after school, 4 days a week. Within a month my son went from dreading word problems to solving them on his own. He actually asks to do Nova before screen time now."
— David K., parent of 3rd grader
"We wanted Russian Math but the nearest center is 40 minutes away. Nova gives us the same conceptual approach at home — and the AI feedback catches mistakes I wouldn't have noticed."
— Jennifer L., parent of 1st grader
Russian Math quality — without the price tag
Traditional Russian Math programs charge $2,000–$3,000 per year. Private tutoring runs $50–$100 per hour. Nova brings the same conceptual approach home for a fraction of the cost.
See the difference: Two ways to teach math
Russian Math teaches kids to think backwards, forwards, and find connections — not just compute answers.
Question:
15 − 7 = ?
What this teaches:
- • Compute quickly
- • One direction only (subtract)
- • No understanding of relationships
Question:
Maya had some stickers. She gave 7 to her friend and now has 8 left. How many did she start with?
💡 Think backwards: She has 8 now. What did she have before giving 7 away?
What this teaches:
- • Work backwards (algebraic thinking)
- • Understand what subtraction means
- • Connect operations to real situations
What happens when your child gets it wrong
This is where the real difference shows up.
What is 43 − 27?
Child answers: 24
❌ Try again
Child answers: 26
❌ Try again
Child answers: 14
❌ The answer is 16.
Three wrong guesses, then the answer appears. Child learned nothing about why.
What is 43 − 27?
Child answers: 24
❌ Not quite
💡 Nova: Look at the ones place — can you take 7 from 3? What needs to happen first?
Child answers: 16 ✅
✦ Nova: You regrouped! 13 − 7 = 6, then 3 − 2 = 1. That's real mathematical thinking.
Child figured it out themselves — and now understands regrouping.
One Simple Tuition
Everything included. First 14 days free — cancel anytime in two clicks, right on the website.
Academy Tuition — up to 5 children included
- ✓ Personal AI tutor for every child
- ✓ Weekly guided program + challenges
- ✓ Full Common Core-aligned grades 1-5 curriculum
- ✓ Parent dashboard with weekly insights
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Questions parents ask
What is Russian Math, and why does it work?
Russian Math teaches concepts before procedures and reasoning over memorization. Children learn why math works — not just the steps — which builds the deep problem-solving skills that separate strong math students from the rest.
What ages and grades is Nova for?
Nova is built for grades 1–5. It meets your child at their exact level and moves at their own pace, so it works whether they need to catch up or are ready to go further.
How much time does it take each week?
About 20 minutes, three times a week — two short study sessions and one weekly challenge to prove mastery. It's designed to fit into a busy after-school routine.
How is Nova different from homework apps like IXL or Khan Academy?
Instead of drilling problems and showing the answer, Nova's AI tutor spots your child's specific mistake and asks the right question to guide them to figure it out themselves — building understanding, not just completion.
Do I need to be good at math to help my child?
No. Nova does the teaching and coaching. You get plain-language updates on WhatsApp and email about how your child is thinking — so you can support them without needing to teach the math yourself.
Is there a free trial, and how much does it cost?
Every subscription starts with a 14-day free trial. Academy Tuition is $30/month and includes a personal AI tutor plus up to 5 children; a practice-only plan is available for $15/month. Cancel anytime.
More questions? See pricing or what is Russian Math.
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