Step-by-step thinking
Students record reasoning one step at a time, which mirrors how experts solve problems—and how they’ll need to show work on assessments.
Build understanding, not dependence
Cognitive Booster is the guided-practice mode inside STEM Solver. Students work through problems themselves with hints when they’re stuck and gentle checking as they go—so they learn the reasoning behind each step, not just how to copy a solution.
Who it’s for
Learners who need support—and adults who want them to keep thinking.
Students
You’re practicing for quizzes or exams and want help that doesn’t skip straight to the answer.
Teachers & tutors
You can’t sit beside every student at once; Cognitive Booster extends your coaching with structured hints and progress you can discuss later.
Parents supporting homework
You’d rather your child build confidence and methods than memorize a single worked example from the back of the book.
Benefits for learners and schools
What makes guided practice different from “show me the solution.”
Hints, not spoilers
Support appears as the next nudge, not the full path, so learners still own the “aha” moment.
Visible progress
Students (and teachers) can see how often hints were needed, where steps were corrected, and what was done independently—great for conferences and goal-setting.
Picks up where you left off
Practice sessions can resume later, supporting busy schedules and multi-day assignments.
Try Cognitive Booster
It lives inside STEM Solver: upload or open a worksheet, then choose guided practice. Learn more about STEM Solver →