XELLENCE AI EDU

Leaping Forward AI Education

We measure and develop the cognitive skills essential for thriving in an AI-augmented world: precision language, adaptive thinking, and AI literacy. Our evidence-based framework transforms how students learn to think in the age of artificial intelligence.

The Cognitive Gap in the AI Era

The Challenge

By 2030, AI will be integrated into every profession. Yet schools still measure only knowledge retention, not cognitive adaptability. Students use ChatGPT daily, but we never assess their ability to formulate effective questions.

The Paradox

We train students for a world where the quality of questions determines the quality of answers, but lack validated tools to measure how they develop strategic questioning and critical thinking in AI contexts.

The Global Benchmark

China integrated AI Literacy into K-12 curricula since 2018, targeting 100% of urban primary schools by 2030. Harvard and UNESCO defined AI literacy as a "21st century fundamental competency" – but the West lacks validated assessment tools.

Early Evidence: Pilot Results

+12.7

Average Sprint Index Points Gained in 2-3 Weeks

+21%

Average Improvement Across All Students

100%

Positive Growth Trajectory (No Regression)

3-15

Age Range Successfully Tested

The Sprint Index™ Framework

Our proprietary composite metric provides a 0-100 score that tracks individual cognitive development through AI-augmented learning

Sprint Index = Language × 0.4 + AI Literacy × 0.4 + Metacognition × 0.2

40%

Language

Foundation of all learning. Precision in reading, writing, and oral expression predicts academic and professional success.

40%

AI Literacy

Strategic questioning, reformulation capability, understanding system limits and biases. The differentiating skill of tomorrow's economy.

20%

Metacognition

Awareness of cognitive processes. Knowing when you don't know. Self-correction capacity. The hallmark of advanced thinking.

Real Student Progress

Student A – Age 7

Sprint Index Progress

58.0 → 70.0 +12.0 points

Spelling Accuracy

75% → 100%

"From 'AI is a computer' to 'AI responds based on how I ask the question' – exceptional conceptual leap"

Student B – Age 12

Sprint Index Progress

67.0 → 81.0 +14.0 points

Question Reformulation

+173% improvement

"Evolution from 'What is climate change?' to 'If we eliminated fossil fuels today, how long to stabilize temperatures and what's the economic cost?'"

Student C – Age 15

Sprint Index Progress

74.0 → 86.0 +12.0 points

Critical Analysis

0.72 → 0.89 (+24%)

"Developed sophisticated awareness of algorithmic bias, data privacy, and content authenticity – key skills for responsible digital citizenship"

Measure The Thinking of The Future, Today

Partner with us to validate this groundbreaking framework. Be the first school in Italy with validated data on K-12 AI literacy assessment. Zero cost. Full co-authorship on research publications.

Join Our Pilot Study