Useful Links
Testing and College Information
College Board: SAT and AP registration information and test dates
www.collegeboard.org
ACT registration, information and test dates
www.act.org/
SSAT registration and information
www.ssat.org/
ISEE registration and information
www.erblearn.org/parents/admission/isee
U.S. News College Rankings, Reviews and Data
colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges?s_cid=related-links:TOP
The Common Application
www.commonapp.org
College Guides
www.collegedata.com/cs/search/college/college_search_tmpl.jhtml
www.educationplanner.org/students/preparing-for-school/find-schools/college-match-maker.shtml
Identify suitable colleges by matching desired criteria, learn about college funding and financial aid
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Math Resources
www.coolmath.com/
CoolMath.com: An amazing collection of math resources including games, puzzles, lessons, and activities for kids of all ages, parents, and teachers.
Elementary: www.coolmath4kids.com/
Middle & High School: www.coolmath.com/
www.mathforum.org/dr.math/
Ask Dr. Math: Ask a question or search through existing answers to math questions.
www.mathabc.com/
On-line math practice for grades 1 - 6
www.fi.edu/school/math2/
Open-ended math questions to prepare middle school students for standardized tests, offered by The Franklin Institute
www.Studygeek.org/
Math, all grades
Experts help with math homework on topics from Algebra and Geometry through Trigonometry and Calculus. Also contains a searchable math glossary and math games to help younger students master math facts.
www.hotmath.com
Math, High School
Hotmath.com: explanations for odd-numbered homework problems. Solves math homework problems for specific textbooks with clear, step by step explanations. Many are free. Can also purchase a yearly subscription.
MathPlayground.com
Online math practice for grades 1 - 6 including games, lessons and logic puzzles.
English & Writing Resources
www.NoodleTools.com/
Research, Writing, all grades
Interactive tools that aid students with online research, from finding relevant sources, note-taking, outlining and citing in proper format.
www.visuwords.com/
Visuwords Online Graphical Dictionary: Find definitions, synonyms and related words.
www.owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Perdue University: Writing resources and citation help
Other Resources
www.factmonster.com/
All subjects, grades K - 8
Offers online math flashcards, an atlas, almanac and encyclopedia. Includes information and fun facts about science, history, even sports!
www.BJPinchbeck.com/
All subjects, all grades
Free site with homework help and resources for all subjects. Also has a guide to free texts and books online.
www.Quizlet.com/
All subjects, all grades
Free website providing learning tools for students. Includes flashcards, study and game modes. Students can create their own or choose from over 40 million existing study sets.
www.Wonderopolis.org/
All subjects, grades K - 8
Filled with fun facts and kid-friendly articles and videos. Provides detailed answers to questions submitted by children. Subscribe to the "Wonder of the Day" to receive fun facts delivered via text or email.
www.HippoCampus.org/
All subjects, especially math and science, all grades, especially middle school
Contains over 5700 free videos, animations, quizzes and simulations in 13 subject areas, geared from middle school through college. Also contains Mathsnacks which reinforces middle school math concepts through fun videos and games and STEMBite, a series of videos that discuss math and science in the real world.
www.chegg.com/homework-help/?getStarted=1
Chegg: Homework help in all subjects (formerly Cramster.com)
InteractiveSites.Weebly.com
Interactive games in all subjects grades K-5 including Spanish, Science, Social Studies, Reading/Language Arts and Math.
Fun4thebrain.com
Math, Reading, Science and English games for elementary through middle school levels.
Teacherswithapps.com
A variety of teacher approved apps for all levels and all subjects from telling time to SAT vocabulary building.
Parent Resources
www.ParentToolKit.com/
English, math, general resources, parents
A site for parents with benchmarks for students by grade from pre-kindergarten through high school. Includes tips, advice and activities for parents to foster learning at home. Also contains numerous resources for parents about health, wellness, social and emotional issues.
www.Scholastic.com/Parents/
All subjects, general resources, parents
Contains information by age/grade for children through high school, including fun activities, printables and reading resources. Check out their Parent Primersfor refreshers on topics such as grammar, math and history. Also contains a Spelling Wizard and Flash Card Maker for students.
www.coolmath4parents.com
CoolMath.com: An amazing collection of math resources including games, puzzles, lessons, and activities for kids of all ages, parents, and teachers.
Parenttoolkit.com
Includes tips, advice and activities for parents to foster learning at home, benchmarks by grade and health and wellness resources.
Parent-Teacher Conference Worksheet