Your child finally gets math, without you having to relearn it yourself
ilmSpark reads your child's handwritten math work, pinpoints the exact step that went wrong, and teaches it at a fraction of the cost of private tutoring.
Watch ilmSpark catch the exact step in 14 seconds
Why Grade 5?
49% of Ontario Grade 6 students failed to meet the provincial math standard in 2025, and only about a quarter of US 8th graders reached proficient level in math nationally in 2024. The gap almost always starts around Grade 5, when fractions, decimals, and ratios converge and compound faster than most kids can keep up, on either curriculum.
Founders rate $19/mo · First 100 families · Locked for life
Free 7-day trial · Cancel anytime · No credit card required in Canada
How it works
Four steps to Math mastery
1
Learn
A clear, step-by-step walkthrough introduces the concept before any practice begins.
2
Practice
Write on screen or upload a photo of paper work. Real math, done properly.
3
Feedback
Each handwritten step is evaluated and explained: exactly where they went wrong and why.
4
Ask
Still stuck? Ask anything, any time: instant, patient, judgment-free answers.
Backed by research
Built on the science of how children actually learn
Handwriting builds deeper math understanding
Writing out math work by hand engages far more of the brain than typing answers. ilmSpark evaluates each handwritten step, preserving this advantage while adding instant AI feedback.
Handwriting produces wider brain connectivity and stronger memory retention than typing, including on tablets with a stylus.
Van der Weel & Van der Meer, Frontiers in Psychology (2024), EEG study of handwriting vs. typing.
ilmSpark adapts to each child's pace, advances only when concepts are truly mastered, and targets the exact gap holding them back, not the average student's gap.
Students taught with one-to-one, mastery-based methods dramatically outperform peers in conventional classroom instruction.
Fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, geometry: complete Grade 5 curriculum unit
More grades
Additional grades added progressively, based on community feedback
Aligned to the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum (2020) and US Common Core · Additional grades in development
Pricing
Founders rate ★ First 100 families
Locked in for life, as long as you stay subscribed
1 child
$29 $19/mo
or $99/yr $149
2+ children
$39 $29/mo
or $149/yr $199
Regular price
After the first 100 families
1 child
$29/mo
or $149/yr
2+ children
$39/mo
or $199/yr
Every plan starts with a free 7-day trial
Start today and lock in the founders rate for life, guaranteed as long as you stay subscribed. Cancel anytime during the trial and pay nothing.
Why ilmSpark?
Families deserve a better option than $200/month tutoring or a workbook nobody finishes. ilmSpark doesn't just mark an answer right or wrong, it reads your child's actual handwritten work, step by step, and shows exactly where the thinking went off track.
Questions parents ask
Frequently asked questions
Is this just more screen time?
It's the opposite of passive screen time. Your child works math problems by hand, on paper or on screen, exactly like homework. The screen is only there to teach the concept and check the work. Most families use ilmSpark 25-30 minutes a day.
What device do we need?
An iPad or Android tablet with a stylus or finger works best for writing on screen. On a laptop or desktop, your child works on paper and uploads a photo. No app download, ilmSpark runs in the browser.
How does the feedback actually work?
ilmSpark reads each handwritten step of your child's solution, not just the final answer, and identifies the first step where the reasoning went wrong, then explains why in kid-friendly language. Still stuck? Your child can ask questions and get patient answers instantly.
Does this replace school or a tutor?
It supplements school. ilmSpark follows the Curriculum, so practice lines up with what your child sees in class. Many families use it instead of $150–200/month private tutoring; others use it alongside school for daily reinforcement.
My child is in Grade 4 or Grade 6, can they use it?
Yes, if they're working on Grade 5 concepts. Fractions, decimals, and algebra are exactly where most gaps form, so a Grade 6 student catching up or an advanced Grade 4 student fits well. More grades are coming, prioritized by what founding families ask for first.
Does the price cover one child or the whole family?
The founders rate is $19/month for one child, or $29/month total for two or more children. Every child gets their own profile, lessons, and progress tracking.
Is my child's data safe?
Yes. We collect only what's needed to run lessons, we never sell or share data, and student data is stored in Canada. We comply with COPPA (US) and Canadian privacy law, full details in our Privacy Policy and COPPA statement.
Why does US signup ask for a credit card if the trial is free?
US child-privacy law (COPPA) requires us to verify that a parent, not a child, is creating the account, and a card check is the standard method. You won't be charged during your 7-day trial, and you can cancel anytime. Canadian families don't need a card at all.
What happens when the 100 founders spots are gone?
Pricing returns to the regular $29/month. Founding families keep their founders rate for as long as they stay subscribed, guaranteed.
Can I cancel easily?
Yes anytime, from your account, no phone calls or emails required. If you cancel during the free trial, you pay nothing.
Be among the first 100 families
Start your free 7-day trial today and lock in the founders rate for life. Now open across Canada and the US for Grade 5, with more grades coming soon.
US families: child-privacy law (COPPA) requires a quick card check to confirm a parent is signing up. You won't be charged during the trial. Canadian families: no card needed.