The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) and Khan Academy Philippines (KA Ph) have officially launched MathTalino, a specialized AI-enhanced learning initiative designed to help Filipino students struggling with numeracy.
The program builds on Khan Academy’s successful MathTalino summer remediation pilot conducted last May to June 2025 across Quezon City, Valenzuela City, and Balanga City. The pilot demonstrated that data-driven remediation powered by AI and guided by skilled teachers can rapidly close learning gaps—raising learners’ math proficiency by up to 70 percent in just five weeks.
Teachers received targeted training on data-informed instruction using Khan Academy’s Khanmigo, an AI productivity tool and student tutor that offers real-time feedback and step-by-step support. Parents were also engaged through weekly updates and individualized mastery report cards, creating a strong feedback loop between classroom and home.
MathTalino targets Grades 4 to 6 learners who score low in numeracy based on Department of Education (DepEd)-endorsed diagnostics and Khan Academy course proficiency. By combining world-class digital tools with classroom interventions, the program aims to build confidence, strengthen foundational math skills, and prepare students for academic progression.
The initiative will be rolled out in public schools already using Khan Academy Philippines, with priority given to those also engaged in GBF’s flagship Class Builder program.
“The GBF Class Builder was co-designed with our DepEd teachers so it is very grounded in their reality of having overloaded schedules and limited training time,” said GBF Executive Director Grace Colet. “We hope to ease our teachers’ burden and help them develop mastery and pedagogy through an integrated approach that trains and supports them.”
In schools using both MathTalino and Class Builder, teachers gain access to pedagogy reviews and ready-to-use lesson guides, while students receive individualized AI-powered practice.
“By combining world-class technology with teacher empowerment, MathTalino shows what’s possible when data, innovation, and commitment come together in the classroom,” said Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy Philippines. “This is not just about closing learning gaps—it’s about proving that every child can achieve excellence with the right support.”
The initial rollout this school year will engage over 100 public school teachers and 3,000 learners across key NCR divisions.
By integrating technology-driven learning with teacher-led mentorship, MathTalino aims to improve numeracy outcomes and promote equity in Filipino classrooms, showing that with the right tools and guidance, every student can build confidence, strengthen math skills, and thrive.
