Student Resource Wiki

Practice Problems

Access a wide range of interactive practice problems, complete with hints and step-by-step solutions to help you understand challenging concepts. The best way to learn math is by doing it!

More Great Resources:

• Khan Academy: Free practice exercises, quizzes, and instructional videos for all levels.
• IXL Math: Comprehensive K-12 practice problems with detailed explanations.

Video Tutorials

Watch engaging video lessons that break down everything from fractions to algebra. Our visual aids and clear explanations make learning easy.

More Great Resources:

• The Organic Chemistry Tutor: (Don't let the name fool you!) Amazing, clear videos on Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, and more.
• PatrickJMT: Free math videos from Arithmetic to Differential Equations.

Study Guides & Notes

Download printable study guides and formula sheets. These are perfect for quick reference, test prep, and reinforcing what you've learned in class.

Key Concepts & Formulas:

• PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.
• Area of a Circle: $A = \pi r^2$
• Pythagorean Theorem: $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$
• Slope-Intercept Form: $y = mx + b$

Interactive Math Games

Have fun while learning! Our math games are designed to improve your skills in a fun, competitive, and engaging way.

More Great Resources:

• Desmos: A beautiful, free graphing calculator and art tool.
• PBS Kids Math Games: Fun games for elementary and middle school concepts.

Reading Comprehension

Practice with a variety of texts and question sets designed to improve your ability to understand, analyze, and interpret what you read.

Active Reading Tips:

• Annotate: Highlight key passages and write notes in the margins.
• Summarize: After each section, try to explain the main idea in one sentence.
• Ask Questions: Write down questions you have as you read.

More Great Resources:

• Newsela: Read current events articles at different reading levels.
• ReadWriteThink: Interactive tools for reading and writing.

Writing Prompts & Guides

Get creative with our writing prompts for narratives, essays, and reports. Use our guides to structure your writing and improve your style.

Example Writing Prompts:

• Narrative: Write a story about a time you found something you weren't looking for.
• Persuasive: Argue for or against this statement: "Social media is good for society."
• Expository: Explain how to do your favorite hobby.

More Great Resources:

• Purdue OWL: The ultimate guide for writing, grammar, and citation styles.

Grammar & Vocabulary

Master the rules of grammar with interactive exercises. Expand your vocabulary with daily words, quizzes, and word-based games.

Common Pitfalls:

• Their / There / They're: (Possession / Place / "They are")
• Your / You're: (Possession / "You are")
• Its / It's: (Possession / "It is")

More Great Resources:

• Merriam-Webster: Dictionary and thesaurus with word games.
• Grammar Monster: Easy-to-understand explanations and interactive tests.

Literature Analysis

Learn how to analyze literature like a pro. We provide guides on theme, character, plot, and literary devices for common books and plays.

Key Literary Devices:

• Metaphor: A direct comparison (e.g., "His eyes were ice.").
• Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He was as cold as ice.").
• Theme: The central idea or message of the story.
• Character Arc: The change a character undergoes from beginning to end.

More Great Resources:

• SparkNotes: Study guides for hundreds of books.

Virtual Experiments

Engage in safe, interactive virtual labs. Conduct experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics right from your computer.

More Great Resources:

• PhET Interactive Simulations: Fun, free simulations for physics, chemistry, biology, and math.
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Real science, virtual labs, and data analysis.

Science Articles & News

Stay up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries. Read articles on space, nature, technology, and health, written just for students.

More Great Resources:

• NASA for Students: Learn about space, rockets, and our planet.
• National Geographic Kids: Explore the world with articles on animals, nature, and history.

Diagrams & Models

Explore detailed, interactive diagrams of the human body, chemical structures, and physical processes to help visualize complex topics.

More Great Resources:

• Ptable: An amazing interactive periodic table.
• Visible Body: 3D models of the human anatomy (some free resources).

Science Quizzes

Test your knowledge with quizzes on everything from the solar system to the periodic table. Get instant feedback to help you study.

More Great Resources:

• Quizlet: Create and use flashcards for any science topic.
• Kahoot!: Play and create fun, game-based quizzes.

Historical Timelines

Walk through history with our interactive timelines. See key events, figures, and eras come to life and understand how they connect.

More Great Resources:

• History.com: Explore articles, videos, and timelines on thousands of topics.
• World History Encyclopedia: A detailed, non-profit encyclopedia for world history.

Interactive Maps

Explore the world with interactive maps. Learn about geography, historical boundaries, trade routes, and cultural regions.

More Great Resources:

• Google Earth: Explore the globe in 3D, from street level to space.
• National Geographic Maps: Tools and maps for students to explore geography.

Civics & Government

Understand how government works. Learn about the constitution, your rights and responsibilities, and the political process.

More Great Resources:

• iCivics: Play games that teach you about civics, government, and law.
• The White House - Our Government: Learn about the branches of government.

Current Events Analysis

Connect the past to the present. We provide student-friendly breakdowns of current events and explain their historical context.

More Great Resources:

• Newsela: News articles adjusted for different reading levels.
• TIME for Kids: Age-appropriate news on world events, science, and more.