Teach students to think, not just answer.
Maize is an AI teaching assistant that helps students understand course concepts using your actual materials. 24/7 support that guides learning without giving away answers.
Why instructors choose Maize
An AI TA that actually understands your course
Course-Specific Knowledge
Upload your lectures, problem sets, and readings. Maize learns your specific curriculum, not generic information from the internet.
Pedagogical Guardrails
Maize guides students to understand concepts without giving direct answers. Students learn to solve problems themselves.
Available 24/7
Students get help whenever they need it, not just during office hours. Reduce the burden on you and your human TAs.
Instructor Control
You decide what materials the TA knows. Upload, review, and update content through an easy admin panel.
Patient Tutoring
Maize adapts its hints based on how many attempts a student makes. Struggling students get more guidance, naturally.
Isolated & Secure
Each course has its own TA with isolated knowledge. Students only access materials from their enrolled courses.
Maize vs. General LLMs
Why generic AI assistants fall short for education
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Maize
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Generic LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uses your actual course materials | Yes | No |
| Guides learning without giving answers | Built-in | Will give away solutions |
| Knows your specific assignments | Yes | No access |
| Instructor controls content and methodology | Full control | No control |
| Designed for education | Purpose-built | Built for general chat |
| Course materials and chats stay private | Yes | No privacy guarantees |
Ready to transform your course?
Request a demo to see how Maize can support your students while keeping learning rigorous.