Understandly

The Solution

Understandly is a web application designed to evaluate and deepen your understanding of key concepts from each chapter—not by testing memorization, but by assessing true comprehension. After each lesson, the platform gives you:

A concept-based quiz to ensure you’ve fully understood the material.

A practical project to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world scenario.

The goal is to help learners build job-ready skills, not just pass exams.

Current Progress

I’ve built a simple prototype where users can choose a subject and lesson (currently only computer science). Each topic includes a small, comprehension-based quiz. While the demo uses a simple concept, the long-term aim is to cover complex, university-level topics to help students genuinely understand the material—something I haven’t seen other platforms do effectively.

What Makes It Unique?

Most learning platforms rely heavily on memorization. Understandly focuses on mastery and application. This isn’t another Khan Academy, Brilliant, or Duolingo. Instead, it aims to challenge learners to think critically, solve problems, and truly internalize concepts through hands-on implementation.

AI Tools Used

GitHub Copilot helped generate the initial structure of the website.

ChatGPT supported me in refining the idea, choosing the tech stack, clarifying the user experience, and structuring the web app.

What’s Next for Understandly

My next steps include:

Expanding the CS curriculum Adding a wide range of computer science lessons based on what universities teach—data structures and algorithms, operating systems, networks, and more.

Introducing more subjects After building a solid foundation in CS, I plan to add physics, mathematics, economics, and other fields. To ensure high-quality content, I will study these topics through books, expert lectures, and academic events. With financial support, I would also collaborate with subject-matter experts or respected professors to create accurate and reliable learning material.

Team Members

Chirculete Mihai