MathGPT

MathGPT (九章大模型) is TAL Education’s math-specific large model that solves problems and teaches with step-by-step explanations.

Overview

九章大模型 (MathGPT) is developed by TAL Education (学而思) specifically for mathematics learning. Rather than simply outputting answers, it focuses on Chinese and international math curricula, generating detailed step-by-step solution paths, alternative approaches and teaching-style explanations. Students photograph problems or type them in, and the model diagnoses misunderstandings by asking follow-up questions. It powers TAL’s learning devices and apps and is recognized for strong performance on K-12 math benchmarks.

Key Features

• Step-by-step math solutions with teaching-style explanations
• Photo recognition of printed and handwritten problems
• Diagnosis of student misconceptions through follow-up prompts
• Aligned with Chinese K-12 math curricula and competitions
• Practice generation targeting weak knowledge points
• Powers TAL learning devices and apps

Pricing

MathGPT is freemium through TAL’s apps and devices: basic solving is free, while advanced tutoring features require subscriptions or device purchases.

Who Is It For

Chinese K-12 students and parents who need math help grounded in the local curriculum, plus teachers looking for solution-generation tools.

Use Cases

Students photograph homework problems and receive step-by-step solutions with explanations rather than just answers. Parents use it to check their own understanding before helping children. Teachers generate practice problems targeting specific weak points. Competition math students explore alternative solution paths for challenging problems.

Getting Started

Photograph problems in good light with the full question visible — recognition accuracy depends on it. Ask for the teaching explanation rather than the final answer, and follow up on steps that are unclear. Use the practice generation after errors to reinforce the weak knowledge point.

Advanced Tips

Work through steps on paper before revealing each next one; passive reading of solutions teaches little. Track which problem types recur and dedicate focused practice to them.

FAQ

Is MathGPT free to use?

Basic problem solving is free in supported apps; premium tutoring features are paid.

Does MathGPT offer an API?

Enterprise and education partnerships can access model capabilities; a broad public API is limited.

How does MathGPT compare to alternatives?

Compared with general-purpose Chinese chatbots, MathGPT is far stronger on math reasoning and pedagogy aligned to Chinese textbooks.

Does MathGPT cover subjects other than mathematics?

MathGPT is deliberately specialized — its training and evaluation focus on mathematical reasoning from elementary through competition levels. For physics, chemistry or language subjects, general-purpose Chinese assistants or subject-specific tools serve better. That specialization is exactly why its step-by-step math explanations outperform generic chatbots on curricular problems.