The Mathew AI platform bridges the gap between traditional pen-and-paper examinations and modern digital assessment. Currently participating in the EdTech Congress Barcelona, this innovative technology corrects handwritten exams, provides personalised feedback, and helps students learn independently. Consequently, it streamlines educators’ workloads while enhancing the student experience.
According to Alan Fusté, the company’s founder and CEO, the objective is to “personalise the entire teaching-learning process, from content creation to evaluation and support”. Therefore, the Mathew AI platform represents a significant step forward in educational technology.
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How the Mathew AI Platform Digitises Handwritten Assessment
One standout feature of the Mathew AI platform is its ability to analyse handwritten responses through photographs or scanned documents. This approach allows schools to maintain the cognitive benefits of writing on paper while leveraging digital data for analysis. Meanwhile, teachers can simply photograph or scan test papers for the platform to digitise.
The Mathew AI platform converts this information into actionable data, offering grading suggestions and identifying areas where students struggle. As a result, it automates the initial marking process, freeing up time for teachers to focus on individualised support.
“The artificial intelligence guides and proposes, but the teacher decides.”Alan Fusté, CEO of Mathew
The Mathew AI Platform as a Comprehensive Educational Suite
Originating in 2018 as a research project, the Mathew AI platform has evolved into a comprehensive pedagogical service. It focuses on three key areas:
- Creation: Assisting teachers in generating personalised content.
- Evaluation: Analysing responses in both digital and handwritten formats to provide detailed suggestions.
- Support: Creating autonomous, individualised learning itineraries adapted to the needs of both teachers and students.
The system integrates seamlessly with major digital environments, including Moodle, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Apple ecosystems. Furthermore, Fusté highlights that the Mathew AI platform allows for the early detection of students at risk of failing, enabling timely intervention.
For students, the platform offers tools for home use, including an assistant that resolves doubts in minutes, an exam simulator, and topic review recommendations. Additionally, Fusté assures that the environment is secure, with all content validated and controlled by the educational centre.
Future Developments and Responsible Use of the Mathew AI Platform
The Mathew AI platform currently serves nearly 100,000 users across Spain, Colombia, and Mexico, covering all educational stages. However, the company is already looking ahead. Fusté revealed that upcoming features will include evaluation for audio and video formats, designed to assess oral presentations with guided feedback.
Amidst global debates regarding AI in classrooms, Fusté emphasises the importance of regulated, pedagogical tools. He notes that while over 80% of students already use AI—often without oversight—the solution lies in education rather than prohibition.
“The problem is not the technology, but the use that has been made of it,” Fusté explains. “We try to educate about artificial intelligence, explaining its positive and negative aspects. Like any technology, it also has risks. Therefore, it is very important to use tools designed for education that comply with all regulations.”
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