Millions of students in schools globally are behind grade proficiency levels, and the COVID-19 school closure only exacerbated this. Teachers and administrators have no insight into each student's progress especially considering the scale, and thus are unable to take timely corrective action, leading to further learning gaps. Class Saathi was created to identify and close these learning gaps.
The Global Learning Crisis in numbers show a grim reality:
• 250M children lack school access
• 70% in low-income countries can't read basic text (World Bank)
• 50% of Indian 5th graders can't read 2nd grade material (ASER)
Because of this, we address three critical system gaps:
1. The Technology Trap
• 3.7B people offline (ITU) can't use internet-dependent edtech
• Current solutions require electricity and expensive devices
2. The Teacher Crisis
• 69M teacher shortage worldwide (UNICEF)
• Overburdened educators struggle with 50:1 student ratios
3. The Disability Divide
• Only 50% of schools have adapted infrastructure (UNESCO)
• Disabled students are 2.5x more likely to be out of school (GPE)
In India alone, these gaps create a lost generation - where even enrolled students fail to gain basic literacy after 5 years of schooling. Globally, they perpetuate cycles of poverty, with the most marginalized (girls, disabled children, refugees) left furthest behind. This is why we have built Class Saathi, to empower all teachers, and support all learners equally, no matter where they are.
Class Saathi is designed to conduct quick formative assessments and summative assessments based on multiple choice quizzes. Using Class Saathi, teachers can instantly get feedback on learning as a check for understanding post a class, or at the end of a chapter.
Here's how it works in a classroom:
1. Hardware: Students use low-cost Bluetooth clickers (or existing devices) to respond to quizzes. Teachers control lessons via a simple app on their phone/tablet/laptop/interactive panel.
2. Real-Time Engagement: During class, teachers pose questions (verbally or displayed) from our software. Students answer instantly via their clickers, and results appear on the teacher’s screen - turning passive lectures into active learning.
3. Inclusivity Tools: Audio support, adjustable pacing, and tactile interfaces accommodate disabilities (e.g., visual impairments).
4. Analytics: Data syncs to the cloud when the internet is available, generating insights on student performance to guide personalized instruction.
Key Technology:
1. Bluetooth-enabled devices (works without Wi-Fi).
2. Lightweight multifunction and multiuser apps (compatible even with low-end Android phones).
3. AI-driven analytics (prioritizes actionable feedback for teachers, not complex dashboards).
Impact:
1. Pilots in India showed at least 10% higher test scores in the 12 month period and 90%+ teacher adoption due to minimal training needs.
2. Scalable: Costs ~ $5/student/year.
Class Saathi has been spreading through a combination of strong partnerships, proven impact, and grassroots adoption.
1. Partnership-Driven Expansion
Backed by Samsung Ventures, we leverage Samsung’s distributor network to bundle Class Saathi with interactive panels and displays. We have formal partnerships with leading edtech players such as Vedantu in India and Zodiac in Vietnam, and distributors like PinKast in Malaysia and Eduboard in South Africa. These partnerships give us access to schools, governments, and private chains at scale.
2. In-house Team reach out to Schools
Class Saathi is used in schools in every state in India. Both public and private schools have shown interest to adopt Class Saathi. Early pilots have shown measurable gains — average test scores improve by nearly 10% in just a few months of regular use.
3. Teacher and Student Word-of-Mouth
Teachers love that it works without internet and helps manage classrooms of 50+ students with real-time insights. Students enjoy the clicker-based interactivity, leading to high engagement and organic word-of-mouth growth.
4. Global Recognition and Networks
Being finalists and winners in prestigious programs such as Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs and MIT Solve has amplified visibility and credibility. These platforms are helping us reach new regions and investors.
In numbers:
. Deployed in 15,000+ classrooms across 6 countries
. 110,000 daily click responses collected, and growing at 2.5X year-on-year
Over the years, Class Saathi has evolved from a simple clicker-based assessment tool into a full-stack education delivery platform. We started with basic Bluetooth clickers and a simple app, but have consistently added layers of technology, intelligence, and content to maximize impact.
1. Clickers – Our patented, low-energy Bluetooth clickers remain at the core, enabling offline-first classroom participation for every student.
2. Software Platform – We added interfaces for all stakeholders across platforms/devices and expanded beyond assessments to provide interactive lesson plans, real-time dashboards, and personalized homework assignments for students.
3. Content Management System (CMS) – Schools and partners can now easily upload and align curriculum content, making Class Saathi adaptable across geographies and subjects.
4. Artificial Intelligence – We introduced AI-driven insights to help teachers identify learning gaps, recommend targeted interventions, and support students individually even in large classrooms.
5. SaathiGPT – Our proprietary AI engine, SaathiGPT, powers advanced features such as automated lesson planning, personalized learning paths, and teacher-assist tools, making the platform smarter and more scalable.
In essence, Class Saathi has grown into a comprehensive ecosystem that supports teachers, empowers students, and equips administrators with data-driven decision-making tools — while being affordable and accessible even without internet in classrooms.
If you’d like to try Class Saathi, it’s very simple.
For schools: You can request a demo kit that includes our student and teacher clickers, a USB dongle, and access to the software. We’ll help you set it up and run a trial in your classroom so you can see the impact firsthand.
For teachers and parents: You can download the Class Saathi app (Android/iOS) and access practice questions, assessments, and homework modules aligned to curriculum.
For partners: You can connect with us directly to explore pilot programs, content integration, or bundling with your existing solutions.
We provide full onboarding support, training, and real-time dashboards so you can immediately experience how Class Saathi improves participation and learning outcomes.
You can visit our website at https://tag-hive.com/ to learn more, and contact us via the details there or through our social media handles for a demo and collaboration.
