Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about UppaGame, K-12 lesson & exam planning prep with AI, and First Principles learning
How does UppaGame generate lesson plans?
UppaGame uses AI to generate personalized, standards-aligned lesson plans in minutes. You can choose strict K-12 curriculum standards, First Principles methodology, or a blend of both approaches. Simply enter a grade level, topic, or specific standard, and our AI creates sequenced mini-lessons with practice questions, comprehension checks, and differentiation strategies.
What countries and curriculum standards does UppaGame support?
UppaGame is standards-aware for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Singapore. Our AI understands local curricula and generates lessons that align with your specific educational requirements, ensuring compliance and relevance for your classroom or homeschool.
Is UppaGame suitable for special education and ESL students?
Yes, UppaGame is inclusive by design. Our tools support all learners, from ESL students to neurodiverse learners. The platform includes differentiation strategies, adaptive microlearning sequences, and customizable content to meet diverse learning needs in both classroom and homeschool settings.
What is First Principles learning?
First Principles learning is a teaching methodology that breaks down complex topics into fundamental concepts, helping students build deep understanding from the ground up. Instead of rote memorization, students learn to think critically, question assumptions, and develop analytical reasoning skills. Besides strict K-12 standard paths, UppaGame also offers First Principles as well as Blends between Classical K-12 and First Principles learning paths ensuring compliance with deep conceptual learning.
How much time can teachers save with UppaGame?
Teachers report getting hours back each week from lesson prep. What traditionally takes 2-3 hours per lesson can be generated in minutes with UppaGame. Our AI handles the heavy lifting of curriculum research, content sequencing, and differentiation strategies, allowing you to focus on teaching and student interaction rather than administrative planning tasks. This significantly reduces burnout and improves work-life balance.
Can I use UppaGame for exam preparation?
Absolutely. UppaGame generates both lesson plans and exam preparation materials. You can create practice questions, comprehension checks, and assessment items aligned to specific standards or learning objectives. The platform supports quick exam prep, test preparation, and formative assessments for K-12 students.
What are the different pricing tiers?
UppaGame offers three tiers: Free (5 generations/month), Plus ($6.99/month - 30 generations/month), and Pro ($14.99/month - Unlimited generations/month). All tiers include standards alignment, but Plus and Pro unlock watermark free PDF and plain text saving, analytics, calendar, email support and other features. Annual plans offer significant savings.
Can I try UppaGame before committing to a paid plan?
Yes! Every new user gets free access with 3 lesson generations per day. No credit card required to start. This gives you time to explore the platform, test different modes (standards vs. first principles), and see if it fits your teaching style before upgrading.
How does the microlearning approach work?
UppaGame's default lesson structure is 15-minute microlearning segments. Research shows that shorter, focused lessons improve retention and engagement. Each micro-lesson includes: introduction, core concept explanation, guided practice, comprehension check, and differentiation suggestions. Teachers can customize duration based on their needs.
Can I export or print lesson plans?
Yes, all generated lessons can be exported as PDF and plain text documents directly. You maintain full ownership of your content and can customize it after generation. Lessons can also be shared with colleagues or saved to your content library for future use.
Is my data secure and private?
Yes. UppaGame is FERPA compliant and takes data security seriously. We use industry-standard encryption for all data transmission and storage. Your lesson plans and student information are never shared with third parties. You can delete your account and data at any time.
Can I collaborate with other teachers?
Yes! Pro users can share lesson plans with colleagues, contribute to the community library, and collaborate on curriculum development. You can also browse and adapt lessons created by other teachers (with their permission).
What subjects and grade levels are supported?
UppaGame supports all core subjects (Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies) and many electives (Art, Music, PE, Computer Science, etc.) for grades K-12. The AI adapts to your specific grade level and can generate content for early elementary through high school AP courses.
How accurate is the curriculum alignment?
Very accurate. Our AI is trained on official curriculum documents from each supported country. When you select a specific standard (e.g., Common Core CCSS.MATH.3.NF.A.1), the generated lesson directly addresses that standard's learning objectives and assessment criteria. Many teachers report better alignment than manual planning.
Can I customize generated lessons?
Absolutely! Generated lessons are fully editable. You can adjust the content, add your own activities, modify the difficulty level, or change the duration. Think of UppaGame as your starting point - you maintain complete creative control.
What makes UppaGame different from other AI lesson planners?
Five key differences: (1) Classical K-12 Lesson and Exam prep - adhering to strict local/national K-12 standards. (2) First Principles mode - unique pedagogy for deep conceptual learning, (3) Blend approach - blending between K-12 Standard and First Principles pedagogy. (4) Multi-country curriculum support - we're not just US-focused, but serve 7 countries. (5) Special Education focus - inclusive design for all learners. Most competitors offer generic templates; we offer pedagogically-sound, standards-aligned, differentiated lessons with endless AI-Powered variability using our "Refresh" feature.
How often are new features added?
We ship new features every 2-4 weeks based on teacher feedback. Recent additions include: calendar integration, assessment rubrics, parent communication templates, and enhanced differentiation tools. Pro users get early access to beta features.
Is there a limit to how many lessons I can save?
No. All users have unlimited storage for saved lesson plans. Your content library is yours to keep, even if you downgrade from a paid plan to free tier. We never delete your saved work.
Can homeschool parents use UppaGame?
Yes! Homeschool families love UppaGame for its flexibility. You can follow strict curriculum standards (for states that require it), use pure First Principles pedagogy, K-12 Classical Education, or Blend approaches. Many homeschool co-ops use Pro plans for collaborative curriculum planning.
Do you offer discounts for schools or districts?
Yes. We offer volume discounts for schools (10+ teachers) and district-wide licenses. We also provide discounts for Title I schools and educators in underserved communities. Contact us for custom pricing.
Still have questions?
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