No. Beacon uses questions, hints, and explanations to help students work toward the answer and understand the process themselves. Its goal is to help students learn how to solve pre-algebra problems, not simply complete their assignments.
When a student becomes stuck, Beacon helps identify the source of the confusion. It may ask the student to review the signs of two integers, reconsider how they translated a phrase into an expression, or check the operation used to solve an equation.
This gives students an opportunity to recognize and correct mistakes while they are still working through the problem. They gain practice applying pre-algebra skills and develop a clearer understanding of why each step is necessary.
By guiding students without taking over, Beacon helps them build stronger reasoning and problem-solving habits. Students can carry those skills into future pre-algebra work and feel better prepared for algebra 1.
