Choose a goal and tutor buddy

Choose the teaching approach that fits the work you are doing. TutorMigo offers subject choices, learning goals, and tutor personalities during session setup.

Match the goal to the task

Goal	A useful request
Explain	“Show why fractions need a common denominator.”
Practice	“Give me one question at a time and wait for my attempt.”
Quiz	“Check what I remember about photosynthesis.”
Check	“Find the first mistake in my working.”
Socratic	“Guide me with questions before giving a hint.”
Review	“Help me review this draft and explain what to improve.”

Labels and availability vary with the learner’s grade. Time crunch is an optional Grade 9–12 goal; see the Time crunch guide.

Choose a buddy

Use the buddy or persona choice offered during setup. Choose a style you find comfortable, then tell the tutor if you want a slower pace or a different example. A buddy’s personality does not replace your choice of subject or learning goal.

Change your approach

You can ask for a different explanation within the same conversation: “Use a diagram,” “Ask me a question,” or “Give me one smaller step.” Start a new session when you change to an unrelated topic.

Next: Start a lesson.

Grade-specific starting goals

Grade band	Starting goals in the reviewed Study Studio
K–2	Learn, Practice, Read with me, Play
3–5	Explain it, Practice, Quiz me, Check my work
6–8	Learn, Practice, Quiz, Check work, Test review
9–12	Explain, Practice, Quiz, Check, Time crunch, Socratic, Review

A goal button starts a session. Socratic requests question-led teaching, Check asks for your reasoning, and Review in the older-student lobby uses the writing workshop. The displayed subject and grade determine which quick starts you see.

Set up a more specific session

Use the expanded setup when you need to choose a topic, buddy, expertise level, and explanation style before starting. The reviewed style choices are Direct, Step-by-step, In-depth, and Guide me. Review the setup summary before opening the session.

Subject-specific quick starts include Build a project, Debug my code, Explain code, and Interview prep for Coding; Essay help, Grammar check, and Analyze a text for English; and Practice conversation, Build vocabulary, and Translate & explain for Languages. Use the prompt that matches your actual task, then add your attempt or source material.

Know the buddy choices

Buddy	Style and subject emphasis
CleverBuddy	Adaptive; all subjects
Sage	Methodical; Math, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus
Zera	Examples first; Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Foxy	Roleplay; Languages, vocabulary, grammar, conversation
Sofia	Step by step; Math and Science
Nurah	Socratic; Math, Science, History, Philosophy
Nabiha	Peer; Languages, Arts, English, History
Naima	Step by step; Math, Science, English, Languages
Ayan	Direct; Math, Science, Coding, Exam Prep
Ibrahim	Socratic; Science, Math, History, Philosophy, Coding
Maryam	Peer; Math, Science, Coding, Exam Prep, Arts

These labels describe the reviewed buddy catalog. Availability and recommendations can change with the learner’s setup. During a session, ask for a slower pace or a different example and check the response before continuing.

Chat, Talk, and Listen are interaction choices: typing, live conversation, or typed chat with read-aloud. They are separate from the learning goal and buddy. See Voice Mode for microphone modes, captions, transcripts, and ending the session.