Parents' Guide to

Yup - Math Tutoring App

By Dana Anderson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Live tutors give in-depth help to tweens and teens.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Paid Education
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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age 10+

Based on 6 parent reviews

GivensE
GivensE Adult
January 31, 2021
age 10+

Very Pleasantly Surprised

This app is fantastic. First, it alleviates the stress of not being able to help my 16 year-old daughter with her math homework. It is very upsetting to have to tell her "I'm afraid I don't know how to do that. Can you call a friend?" Yup solves that. In chat messages, which include photos of the problems she's working on, the instructor helps her work through the problem. They do it in a manner that helps her learn - they absolutely do NOT give her the answers. Even once she's solved the problem, they will make sure she understands it by asking her to solve a similar problem. If you are considering this app because you want your kids to always have access to math help, it is WELL worth the subscription cost.
Ptatc11568
Ptatc11568 Adult
September 17, 2019
age 8+

Helped our son last 2 years

Our son used the YUP app for Algebra I, Trigonometry, and Algebra II for the last 2 years. Before using YUP he was a achieving B-/C+ for his semester grades. With YUP he was able to achieve B+ marks at semester time. Most importantly he changed his attitude towards dreading math as his hardest subject to feeling confident about tackling more challenging math assignments. YUP tutors don’t provide answers to math questions. Instead, they ask the student how to go about solving each step of a problem so that they understand how they came to their final answer. Recommended!
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  • Personal information is not sold or rented to third parties.
  • Personal information is shared for third-party marketing.
  • Personalised advertising is displayed.
  • Data are collected by third-parties for their own purposes.
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  • Unclear whether this product creates and uses data profiles for personalised advertisements.
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What’s It About?

When registering with YUP - MATH TUTORING APP, you need to enter your cell phone number and insert a code to connect this app's service to your phone. Once registered (via credit card, PayPal, and email address), take a photo of an image of the math problem on which you want assistance, circle the area where you need tutorial assistance, and tap the tab "Request Math Tutor." Once a math tutor is found, you can view that person's credentials and tap Start Session or End Session. Then enter a chat conversation with the tutor, and follow the tutor's leading questions or instructions on how to solve your problem. At the end, you will see how long your session was, and rate the tutor.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (6 ):
Kids say (1 ):

This app could be a real lifesaver for middle and high school student struggling with math homework. Yup - Math Tutoring App is a paid subscription service. The subjects and course lists tutors cover are deep and wide, from early arithmetic to AP Calculus. Tutors provide students with leading questions and step-by-step problem-solving, not just answers like some math help apps. Users can rate and send feedback on their tutor after each session, and they can go back to session logs to review the conversation. For many students, Yup's subscription price is worth the time and frustration that this 24/7 tutoring service can save.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how your tween or teen can work with Yup - Math Tutoring App's tutors so they get the most out of this subscription service. Try to solve problems on your own or with a teacher or classmate first. If you use a Yup tutor, have the problem clearly visible and have your questions ready.

  • Discuss the ethics pledge that your student signs on Yup. Why is it important to use this tutoring service ethically and to use respectful language with the tutors? What digital citizenship skills is your tween or teen practicing that will assist him or her in everyday learning and future work life?

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
  • Subjects: Math : algebra, calculus, geometry
  • Skills: Self-Direction : academic development, Communication : asking questions, Tech Skills : using and applying technology
  • Pricing structure: Paid (Starter Plan $150/mo. for one month; Scholar Plan as low as $87/mo. for 3-12 mo.)
  • Release date: November 8, 2016
  • Category: Education
  • Publisher: Yup Technologies
  • Version: 5.21.11
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 9.0 or later; Android 4.1 and up
  • Last updated: October 27, 2019

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