How Tethyra Works
Learn By Doing
Watch Lessons
Start from Pre-Algebra and advance to Calculus III through video-based learning
Practice Questions
Earn points and confidence by solving curated questions
Community Notes
Read and contribute notes from fellow learners
Earn ELO
What Is ELO?
Tethyra uses a custom ELO system inspired by competitive games like Valorant and League of Legends.
You earn ELO points for:
Correctly answering questions
Watching full lessons
Submitting helpful notes
Winning 1v1 quiz battles
🏆 Tethyra ELO Rank Tiers
| Rank | ELO Range | Badge Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🟫 Bronze | 0 – 999 | Beginner level, just getting started. |
| 🟪 Silver | 1000 – 1500 | Solid foundation, progressing well. |
| 🟨 Gold | 1501 – 2500 | Confident learner with solid skills. |
| 💠 Diamond | 2501 – 4000 | High-level understanding, almost elite. |
| 👑 Legend | 4001+ | Mastery achieved — you’re at the top. |
Solo Activities (Non-competitive)
| Activity | ELO Earned | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Watch a video (90%+ complete) | +10 | Only once per video |
| Complete a practice set (100%) | +15–20 | Based on difficulty |
| Submit helpful notes | +30 | Requires approval / user rating |
| Receive upvotes on your notes | +5 per upvote | Cap at +25 per submission |
| Daily login streak (3+ days) | +10–30 | Optional, gamify return |
🔹 Competitive Activities (Ranked)
| Activity | ELO Gained | ELO Lost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win a 1v1 quiz battle | +50 | — | Base gain vs similar-ranked |
| Lose a 1v1 quiz battle | — | -25 | Soft penalty |
| Beat a higher-ranked opponent | +60–80 | -15 | Bonus for upsets |
| Lose to lower-ranked opponent | — | -35 | Bigger penalty |
| Draw (equal correct answers) | +10 | -10 | Tie bonus/penalty |
Competitive 1v1 Battles
Go Head-to-Head
Play real-time 1v1 quizzes on topics like Algebra or Geometry.
Winning earns you ELO. Losing drops your score. Just like a ranked match in your favorite game.
