The STEM Concept Explainer is an AI-powered tool designed to help educators create clear, step-by-step explanations of math and science concepts for caregivers or colleagues. Whether you’re sharing ways to support learning at home or collaborating with fellow educators, this tool provides concise overviews, sample problems, and real-world examples that make complex topics easy to understand and communicate.
What can the STEM Concept Explainer do?
The STEM Concept Explainer:
Breaks down math and science concepts into clear, easy-to-follow explanations.
Provides sample problems and step-by-step solutions to build conceptual understanding.
Generates classroom examples to connect theory to real-world applications.
Adapts content to different grade levels and audience types—from students to caregivers.
Supports HMH programs such as Into Math, aligning content with lessons and standards.
Perfect for lesson preparation, review activities, or at-home learning, this tool saves you time and strengthens comprehension for all learners.
Using the Tool
Select a Program (if applicable) from the dropdown menu.
If a program was not selected, manually select the Grade to align the explanations accordingly.
Then specify the Recipient and their Math/Science background (e.g., “Basic,” “Intermediate,” “Advanced”) so the output is leveled appropriately.
Next, select how many classwork examples you’d like the tool to generate.
Enter Key Concepts and/or Standards. You can type, paste, or upload the key concepts or standards students are focusing on.
If you have any Additional Information, you can add it to the optional field to include helpful context such as teacher notes, student challenges, or home support tips. You can also upload supporting files here.
Once ready, click Generate to receive clear, structured explanations, sample problems, and real-world examples.
What’s Next
After your explanations are generated:
Review the AI-created step-by-step breakdowns for clarity and accuracy.
Use HMH Assist (on the left-hand chat panel) for ideas on refining your prompts or extending the learning experience.
Copy or export the output using the icons at the bottom—choose PDF or Wordto save your results.
Export your output to share with colleagues or caregivers.