RESOURCES FOR BETTER GRADES

Khan Academy

·       http://www.khanacademy.org/

Khan Academy has thousands of videos on everything in all areas of mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, finance, and history.  Using this site, you can practice skills you have learned but might have forgotten, or learn new skills and concepts at your own pace.   Scroll down on this page and find a free tutorial on ANY mathematics, or academic course!   The UB Homework Helpers can assist you by recommending videos to watch and challenging you to do your best on EVERY math skill! While this site won’t do the work for you, if you understand the concept, you can learn how to do it! 

Quizlet

·       http://quizlet.com/

A great FREE site where you can make your own flashcards you can print and/or play games. You can also see flashcards Mrs. Buff and Upward Bound tutors have made for you to use.  Or, if you prefer, you can make your own flashcards, search for other Quizlet flashcards made by educators, and become an expert in your classes!  (Quizlet is especially great for Spanish, French, Biology, and History).

Mathematics Resources

·       http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm

Of course, it’s great because it’s PURPLE, but this index can also help any student or tutor to understand a particular concept STEP BY STEP!

·       http://www.mathwords.com/
A link to an online dictionary of mathematical terms.

Biology

·       http://www.biology-online.org
These sites provide different ways of explaining and examining basic biological processes for introductory classes.

·       http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
The Biology Project website that provides a wealth of information on biology topics.

Chemistry

·       http://www.khanacademy.org/

This is an AWESOME site used by many of the Chemistry teachers!  Learn how to do your chemistry homework with the help of Khan Academy and watch your grades improve!

·       http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem/topicreview/bp/ch3/massmolframe.html

This is a great resource to understand and view terms, equations, etc. associated with stoichiometry.

http://www.chemcollective.org/tutorials.php

If you’re having difficulty in Chemistry, this is the place to visit!  You can view tutorials to help you with basic chemistry, through AP Chemistry concepts.

·       http://www.pinkmonkey.com/studyguides/subjects/chem/contents.asp

Prudent chemistry information that is more detailed and has study guides.

·       http://www.gcsechemistry.com/index1.htm
Interactive periodic table and other great basic information for non-science majors.

·       http://chemistry.about.com/library/blproblems.htm?PM=ss14_chemistry
This site provides an index of different mathematically based chemistry problems with examples for your reference.  It also has links to other chemistry sites.

·       http://www.sparknotes.com/chemistry/
A helpful chemistry resource with summaries about reactions, stoichiometry, and ions.  

English

·       http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ Punctuation, grammar, mechanics, notes of how to discuss literature, and a handy dandy list of literary terms can be found at this link and will help you to write any English paper using MLA format. 

·       http://www.bartleby.com/bulfinch/  Learn everything you want to know about mythology at this site, which features Bulfinch’s Mythology by topic.

·       http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/  Medieval studies scholarly resources compiled and organized from around the world. Contains texts in all European languages, including Latin and Greek.

·       http://www.arthuriana.org/teaching/Handout_Buff_True_Knight.pdf This was a handout created by a talented group of University of Montevallo Upward Bound English Honors students during the Summer of 2002.  The information was presented at a Medieval Literature Conference in Kennesaw, GA in 2004 and published on the Arthuriana Pedagogy page as a resource sample for teaching high school students research medieval literature.  

·       http://www.gradesaver.com/study-guides/ Classic Notes by Gradesaver allows students to view themes and character lists for most important/classic works of literature.  While it does not replace reading the text, Classic Notes can help students understand novels, plays, and epic poetry. 

·       http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/sacredthemesall.html From the British Library, a comprehensive listing of the treasures from the world’s great faiths.

·       http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/  Sponsored by Capital Community College, this site offers punctuation and grammar review that can be used to help you with your ACT and/or classes in school.  

Foreign Languages

·       http://www.youtube.com/user/spanishsessions

Access this site on You Tube to view LOTS of Spanish lessons.  These videos are done with a teacher, and cover all aspects of Spanish.

·       http://www.youtube.com/user/orca99bang

WOW!  Get all the help you need with pronunciation, vocabulary, and key concepts.  Use this site along with a tutor, or access specific lessons to review important areas.

·       www.quizlet.com

At this site, you can type in a subject area and find all the vocabulary flashcards you will need to make an A every time in EVERY language course!

·       http://www.wordreference.com/
A fantastic online dictionary for French, Spanish, German, and other languages.

·       http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/index.php
A great site for Spanish grammar information and exercises as well as cultural information.

·       http://www.studyspanish.com/
A lot of excellent general information, quizzes, and activities for Spanish.

Economics

·       http://www.pinkmonkey.com/studyguides/subjects/eco/contents.asp
An excellent site for reviewing and studying macroeconomic concepts.

·       https://www.mycreditunion.gov/Pages/pocket-cents-understanding-a-check-and-balancing-checkbook.aspx

History

·       http://college.cengage.com/history/us/resources/students/weblinks/index.html A collection of links to web sites covering all of American History.

·       http://wps.ablongman.com/long_divine_app_7/20/5190/1328854.cw/index.html  This link provides students with EVERYTHING related to US History, from Old World to the present.  It is provided by Pearson Education.

·       https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-united-states-history/about-the-exam?ushist  This site is College Board’s overview of the AP History test. 

·       http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/

A collection of about 1200 web sites focused on all kinds of history.

Political Science Tutoring Resources

·       http://www.house.gov/ and http://www.senate.gov/
Links to information on the US Senate and the House of Representatives that contains current information on issues.

Psychology Tutoring Resources

·       http://psych.athabascau.ca/html/aupr/students.shtml
A huge site that provides a wealth of information about psychology in general and resources for tutoring and teaching psychology.

Study Skills Resources

·       http://www.howtostudy.org/resources.php
A fantastic resource for tips related to study skills and studying in general.  This information is beneficial for learning HOW to study!

Advanced Collaborative Online Whiteboards

·       https://www.groupboard.com/products/

At this site, you can actually work out mathematical equations and/or use it for balancing/computing in Chemistry. FREE.

·       Whiteboards tutor should look in to using for online, emergency tutoring.

https://www.wyzant.com/resources/blogs/348528/free_online_whiteboard_tool_every_online_tutor_should_look_into  

·       You Tube (or videos on your phone working problems).  LOTS of videos on any subject. (OR SET UP YOUR OWN YOU TUBE)…just let me know.

ACT Practice tests

·       https://www.test-guide.com/free-act-practice-tests.html This site is your ultimate source for practice tests for the ACT with 5,000 practice questions, including 18 full-length ACT-style practice tests.  Also, when you're preparing for the ACT, use the list of resources for study tips, subject-specific strategies and more.