AI Sage Tutor

What Is Sage?

Sage is Tutorwise's built-in AI tutor — a conversational learning assistant that helps you understand concepts, solve problems, and practise for exams. It's available 24/7 from your dashboard with a free tier (10 questions/day) and Pro upgrade option (£10/month for unlimited access). It also runs live inside every VirtualSpace session as a co-pilot for tutors and students.

• Explains topics step-by-step with examples
• Solves equations, grammar exercises, and science problems with working
• Generates practice questions tailored to your curriculum level
• Remembers your uploaded materials and references them in answers
• Tracks your learning progress over time
• Joins live sessions in VirtualSpace as an AI co-pilot — detects when students are stuck and writes directly on the whiteboard

Who Is Sage For?

Supported Subjects & Levels

Subjects

Sage currently supports three core subjects with deep curriculum alignment:

A General mode is also available for cross-subject study skills, revision techniques, and exam preparation strategies.

Educational Levels

Getting Started

Starting a Session

1. Go to Sage from the sidebar navigation
2. Select your subject using the dropdown (Maths, English, Science, or General)
3. Select your level (GCSE, A-Level, etc.)
4. Type your question or choose a suggestion chip to get started
5. Sage responds with a personalised explanation

Sessions start automatically — no setup required. You can change subject and level at any time during a conversation.

What You Can Ask

Features in Detail

Streaming Responses

Sage streams responses in real time — you see words appear as they're generated, just like a real conversation. This means you don't have to wait for the full answer before reading.

Maths & Formula Rendering

Sage renders mathematical notation using LaTeX, so equations display properly:

• Inline maths: Expressions like x² + 2x + 1 appear naturally within text
• Display maths: Complex equations and working appear on their own lines
• Symbols: Greek letters (π, θ, Σ), fractions, square roots, integrals — all rendered correctly

Suggestion Chips

After each response, Sage shows contextual suggestions — quick actions you can tap to continue learning:

• "Explain further" — get a deeper explanation
• "Give me a practice question" — test your understanding
• "Show me another example" — see a different approach
• "Simplify this" — get an easier explanation

Message Feedback

Every Sage response has thumbs up/down buttons. Your feedback helps improve future responses — tap the thumbs to let us know when an explanation was particularly helpful or could be better.

Upload Your Materials

Sage can reference your own study materials when answering questions. Upload class notes, textbook pages, or worksheets and Sage will search them for relevant context.

How to Upload

1. Go to Sage Materials
2. Click Upload Material or drag and drop files
3. Select the subject and level for the material
4. Wait for processing (usually a few seconds)
5. Once status shows Ready, Sage can reference it in conversations

Supported File Types

How It Works Behind the Scenes

When you upload a file:

1. The document is split into smaller sections (chunks)
2. Each section is converted into a searchable format
3. When you ask a question, Sage searches your materials for relevant sections
4. Matching content is included as context in Sage's response

Track Your Progress

Go to Sage Progress to see your learning statistics:

Time Periods

Filter your progress by:

• Last 7 Days
• Last 30 Days
• Last 90 Days
• All Time

Session History

Go to Sage History to revisit past conversations:

• Search by subject or topic
• Sort by newest, oldest, or most messages
• View full conversation transcripts
• Resume learning from where you left off

Each session card shows the subject, level, message count, topics covered, and timestamps.

How Sage Adapts to Your Role

Sage automatically adjusts based on your Tutorwise role:

Sage in VirtualSpace

Sage is available as a live AI co-pilot during every VirtualSpace session — not just as a standalone chat. When you're in a tutoring room, Sage knows what's on the whiteboard, who's in the session, and the student's learning history.

Activating Sage in a Session

Click the "Sage" button in the VirtualSpace session header or side panel. Sage joins as an AI participant and you can chat with it directly without leaving the whiteboard.

What Sage Does in Live Sessions

Practice Questions with Homework

When a tutor sets homework during a session, Sage automatically generates a set of practice questions tailored to the homework topic. These appear alongside the homework and give the student guided exercises to prepare.

Post-Session Report

After a booking session is completed, Sage generates a structured AI report automatically:

The report is:

• Emailed to the student
• Viewable from session history by the tutor
• Posted as a Google Classroom announcement if the tutor has Classroom connected

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Sage Pro Subscription

Free Tier

Everyone gets access to Sage with generous free limits:

When you reach the daily question limit, Sage automatically falls back to rules-based responses to keep helping you learn.

Sage Pro - £10/month

Upgrade to Sage Pro for unlimited learning:

Managing Your Subscription

Go to Sage Billing to:

• View your current tier and usage stats
• Upgrade to Sage Pro
• Manage payment methods
• Download session transcripts (Pro only)
• Cancel or reactivate subscription

Your subscription status is also shown in the sidebar widget on the main Sage page.

Sage Navigation

Sage has five pages accessible from the sidebar:

Tips for Best Results

1. Be specific. "Explain quadratic equations" works better than "help with maths"
2. Include your level. "I'm studying for GCSE" helps Sage pitch the explanation correctly
3. Ask for steps. "Solve step by step" gives you the working, not just the answer
4. Upload materials. Your class notes and textbook pages make Sage's answers more relevant
5. Use follow-ups. Ask "explain further" or "give me another example" to deepen understanding
6. Try practice mode. Ask Sage to "test me on..." for active recall practice

Troubleshooting

Q: Sage isn't answering my question. What should I do? A: Try rephrasing your question. Be specific about the topic and level. If the issue persists, check your internet connection and try refreshing the page.

Q: My uploaded material shows "Processing". How long does it take? A: Most files process within 30 seconds. Large PowerPoint files may take up to 2 minutes. If status remains "Processing" for more than 5 minutes, try re-uploading.

Q: Can Sage help with subjects other than Maths, English, and Science? A: Currently Sage specialises in Maths, English, and Science. For other subjects, select "General" mode — Sage can still help with study skills, essay structure, and revision techniques. More subjects are being added.

Q: Why does Sage sometimes give different answers to the same question? A: AI responses can vary slightly between sessions. If you need a specific format, include it in your question (e.g. "explain in bullet points" or "show the working step by step").

Q: Is my conversation history saved? A: Yes. All conversations are saved and accessible from Sage History. Sessions expire after 24 hours, but completed conversations remain in your history.

Q: How does Sage differ from a real tutor? A: Sage provides instant, always-available help for concept explanations and practice. For personalised learning plans, accountability, and deeper mentoring, we recommend booking sessions with a tutor on the Marketplace.

Q: Can my tutor see my Sage conversations? A: No. Your Sage conversations are private to you.

Quick Links

• Start a Sage Session — Get instant help with your studies
• Session History — Review past conversations
• Learning Progress — Track your study statistics
• Upload Materials — Add study materials for Sage to reference
• VirtualSpace — Live tutoring sessions with Sage as co-pilot
• Find a Tutor — Book a human tutor for deeper support
• Lexi Assistant — Platform help (bookings, payments, referrals)

Learn Smarter, Not Harder

Sage is your always-available study partner — whether you're on your own at /sage or in a live VirtualSpace session with your tutor. Ask questions, get worked examples, generate practice exercises, or let Sage quietly surface hints and suggestions in the background while your tutor teaches.