Helping students practice Java FRQs with AI-powered feedback
SmartFRQ started when my tutoring students kept asking the same question: "Do you have practice questions I can work on?" I built exactly what they needed: topic-focused FRQ questions with instant, constructive AI feedback.
The Problem We're Solving
As a Computer Science tutor, I saw the same pattern every year: students struggled with FRQs because they couldn't get enough practice with instant feedback.
Past exams mix multiple concepts, making it hard to isolate what you don't understand. Generic coding platforms don't match the FRQ format. And private tutoring is expensive and doesn't scale.
SmartFRQ fills that gap by offering topic-focused questions, instant AI feedback, and proven learning techniques at a price every student can afford.
Our Values
Student-First
Every feature we build starts with a question: 'Will this help students learn better?' We listen to student feedback and iterate rapidly.
Quality Over Quantity
We focus on depth of learning, not just completing questions. Our AI feedback helps students truly understand concepts.
Evidence-Based
We use proven learning techniques like the Feynman method. Our approach is grounded in research about how students learn CS.
Accessible
Great exam prep shouldn't cost hundreds of dollars. We're building affordable tools that every student can access.
What Makes SmartFRQ Different
Topic-Focused Questions
Practice ArrayLists, 2D arrays, recursion, and inheritance one concept at a time before tackling mixed questions.
Feynman Technique Integration
Don't just write code, explain it. Our 4-step Feynman process with AI feedback ensures you truly understand, not just memorize.
Instant, Constructive Feedback
Get AI feedback in seconds, not days. Learn from your mistakes immediately and iterate faster.
Built by a Tutor Who Gets It
Not designed by a corporate team guessing at student needs, but built by someone who tutors high school computer science students and knows exactly what they struggle with.
NEXT STEP
Ready to practice FRQs?
Open the live demo to experience the SmartFRQ workspace, or compare plan details when you're ready to schedule regular practice.