Brad Powers

Knewton is an online company that provides personal educational aid to help increase scores on tests like the GMAT. Now, the company is taking online education to the next level by providing real university math programs for Arizona State University students.

Students who score lower than a certain grade will be required to use the Knewton learning program. Through the program, students will receive homework assignments based on their personal levels and learning styles. That way, the students will adapt to the material at their own pace, with personalized instruction. ASU will also use the program to gather information about the students’ learning process, which will enable them to provide more suitable tutoring classes in person.

ASU’s introductory math courses will also integrate Knewton’s program. Course professors will be able to use the program to help students strengthen their individual weaknesses.

The integration of the program into school policy may herald a dramatic change in the schooling system over the course of the next few years.