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Homework Helpers

 A-Prompt Version 1.0.6.0 checked. WAI level 'double A'D

As listed in the
Sydney Morning Herald
[ICON], February 2005.
Australian NetGuide,
March, 2006,
March, 2007.

Homework Help

  1. Australian Sites :
    • ABC Education Gateway [Resources]
      ‘ABC online content indexed by subject’ areas suitable for students. From Agriculture to Technology. Links to related areas as well.
    • Blackstump, The - Homework
      A significant listing of links grouped under headings from Art to VCE.
    • Class Mate
      Designed for secondary by Web Wombat.
    • Culture & Recreation Portal
      ‘3 200+ sites and 1.6 million pages about Australia’s culture and recreation’.
    • Documenting a Democracy
      Australia’s story via the documents which give governments the ability and right to govern.
    • Geoscience Australia, Welcome to
      Information about Australia in geography and other data.
    • Guide to Australia
      Produced by Charles Sturt University, it provides a vast range of information grouped in a sequence of directories and covering every aspect of Australian life from the past to the present.
    • Help for Student Assignments
      A small collection of well annotated links from the federal government covering areas from parliament and Prime Ministers to Science and more.
    • Homework Helpers [CAP]
      A collection of links from the Country Area Program in NSW. Broken into Primary, Secondary and General Reference areas.
    • Kidcyber
      Help in a range of topic areas. Also material for teachers and parents.
    • Kid’s Class Mate
      Done for pre-secondary students by Web Wombat. Australian site.
    • Library Created Help Sites :
      • Boroondara Library [Vic]
        [Secondary students - Homework help and study resources]
        ‘The Library also has a great collection of online study resources. The selection of databases will provide you with basic to in-depth information and the correct way of citing the resource ! All you need to do is enter your barcode/ID number when prompted ! You can also download our subject guides on various contemporary issues in society.’
      • Education Virtual Library
        [Charles Sturt University]
        Annotated links to information listed in a variety of ways including by educational level, type of site, alphabetically and resources provided. Quite extensive.
      • Homework Assistance Program
        [Homework Helpers, Canterbury Library, Sydney]
        In addition to the range of Homework Helpers [see right/hand column], they also run assistance sessions at the various branches.
      • Homework Help - Kids Internet Subject Guide
        [Ryde Library, New South Wales]
        Described as a ‘guide to Internet sites for research, aimed specifically at children aged 5 to 15 years of age’. It has directories from Animals to Social Issues. The latter is particularly good.
      • National Library Sites :
        • AskNow [For School Students]
          A listing of sites that have a lot of information for helping with studies.
        • Guides
          ‘Our guides contain key resources on selected subjects that will help get you started on your research. There are two main types of guide’ - Print Resources & Selected Websites.
        • FAQs
          ‘Our FAQ information is continually expanding. It contains answers written by librarians in response to questions already asked. Type your keyword into the box and click on “Go”.’ You can also browse via the topic list on the right or submit an online enquiry.
      • Penrith City Library
        Developed by this New South Wales library and designed for all students from Kindergarten to Y12. Australian and international sites.
      • State Library of Queensland
        Extensive annotated links in a master list, or choose a topic directory.
      • Tea Tree Gully Library
        Information for use with school projects.
      • Victoria’s Virtual Library
        ‘Reference Bookshelf is a directory of web-based reference resources. Content is selected by reference librarians in Victorian Public libraries. There is an emphasis on Victorian and Australian sites, however, international sites will be included if assessed as being appropriate’. 45+ directories from Aboriginals to Writing Competitions and Youth.
      • Wollongong City Library
        Sites suited especially to primary children. Australian history is a real strength. Check ‘Web Links’, ‘Teens’ and ‘Kids’ in particular.
    • Productivity Tools
      36 annotated links to resources that will help you achieve your homework aims.
    • School Created Help Sites :
      • Mr Rosie’s Homework Help
        Done by a teacher at Forrest PS in the Australian Capital Territory. Annotated links grouped in directories.
        Excellent !.
      • P.L.Duffy Resource Centre
        [Trinity College WA]
        A vast resource of links leading to information covering all areas of study. While useful at all academic levels, it is especially appropriate for Years 7-12.
        Excellent !
      • Westfield Park Primary School
        [Western Australia]
        Useful links collected in learning areas, as well as additional links such as ‘Year of’ listings and more.
        Highly Recommended !.
    • School Time Homework Help [Kids.net.au]
      A long list of links to a range of sites from around the world on help with homework. Also links to a dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopaedia. You need permission to access these.
    • Teaching & Learning Centre - Homework Help
      ‘Homework help is an easy way to find independent learning resources. Simply select an age group, a subject area or type a word or phrase that best describes the information you want to find.’ NSW Department of Education and Training based.
    • Theme Pages for Australian Schools
      Evaluated quality resources from EdNA Databases. Themes are listed alphabetically and a Theme of the Month is provided. Covers all areas. Alternatively you can try the Key Learning Area pages for other assistance.
    • Tutoring Australasia
      ‘We connect thousands of students around Australia to real, live tutors who provide instant help and tutoring in all main subjects. Schools and libraries use our your tutor Online Tutoring service because it’s easy, affordable and convenient. Students and their parents love the your tutor service because it’s a smart way to get extra help with schoolwork and be better prepared for exams and tests.’
    • Tutornet
      Based in Victoria, there is extensive information for students and teachers. Has bulletin boards, bookshop, online lectures, private tuition [connecting you with a suitable tutor], study resources, utilities [tools] and more.
      Well presented
  2. General Sites & Portals :
    • AOL Research & Learn
      Access a dictionary, thesaurus, translator, atlas, quizzes, games, science information, daily word/quote/photo/fun fact, links to blogs and more.
    • Berit’s Best Sites for Children
      Best suited for children in the primary years. Groups topics to make them easier to find and access.
    • BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper
      Directs you to other homework sites that help. A good starting point.
    • Credo Reference Specialist
      The previous Free version is no longer available. This is Fee-based. Previously Xrefer.
    • Fact Monster
      US-centric with a specific homework help section.
    • Free Student Internet Library
      Assistance is provided for students, parents, teachers and general information such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, homework and study skills assistance.
    • High School Ace
      US site. Material for core learning areas, reference material, study break material and links to related help sites [e.g. Kids Hub, Middle School Hub, Teachers Hub].
      Note : this was previously High School Hub.
    • Homework and Study Help
      Ways of making homework and study easier and more productive.
    • HomeWork Elephant
      ‘Welcome to HomeWork Elephant - your first stop for internet resources to help complete your homework assignments. Over 5 000 carefully selected resources to assist with your homework problems !’ UK site.
    • Homework Help - Student Resources
      This American site directs students to links for various topics e.g., Countries and Native Peoples, Animals, Art/Drama/Film, etc..
    • Homework Spot
      Broken into primary and lower & upper secondary.
    • How Products Are Made
      ‘Explains and details the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. The site provides step by step descriptions of the assembly and the manufacturing process [complemented with illustrations and diagrams]. Each product also has related information such as the background, how the item works, who invented the product, etc..’
    • How Stuff Works
      Many complex ideas explained in easy to understand terms. Animated presentations.
    • How Things Are Made
      ‘An introductory website for kids and adults showing how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video.’
    • Infoplease
      Reference material, country profiles and Homework Centre.
    • Infoplease Homework Centre
    • Infoseek Education Links
      Done in curriculum listings, it provides annotated links for a range of assistance.
    • Jiskha’s Homework Help
      Information in a topic structure and suitable for primary and secondary.
    • KidInfo
      Resource for students, teachers and parents.
    • Kids Click
      A librarian developed site. A search tool connected to a vast array of links.
    • National Geographic Homework Help
      [History, Geography, Maps]
      Several major sections as well as internal and external links. Worth a visit for nominated fields.
    • New York Times Learning Network, The
      Current events and news, designed for older students.
    • Online Tutor
      ‘Online One-On-One Tutoring Service and Free Homework Help’.
    • Quiz Hub
      Homework help, language assistance, games and puzzles, learning activities, current events and news, help for parents and teachers.
    • Schools
      From the BBC. Done in multiple schooling levels, then in subject areas. ‘Learning resources for home and school.’
    • Schoolwork Ugh !
      Information under topic headings to provide easier access.
    • Skoool.co.uk
      Essentially in the Sciences and for the senior grades.
    • Slacker Central
      Homework helpers catering to a variety of educational levels.
    • Study Web
      Indexed listing of reviewed educational and reference resource sites. 15 000+ covered.
    • Topmarks
      For secondary students. British based, but still useful and usable information.
    • WebCentre
      From Encarta comes these subject directories [broken into sub-directories] providing resources to help with homework.
    • Yahoo!® Answers
      ‘Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people’. Questions listed under an extensive range of headings.
    • Zoom School
      ‘Zoom School is an online elementary [primary] school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities.’
  3. Homework Helpers :
  4. Specific Areas :
    • Language & Literature :
      • Brainmass
        A homework and essay writing help centre with highly qualified people.
        Be aware, fee-based.
      • Collins Language
        Week in Words, Soapbox, featured book, scrabble checker, quote of the day, word of the day and more. Previously Word Exchange.
      • Literature Sites - Homework Centre
        Links to literature sites under sub-headings from ‘Aesop’s Fables’ to ‘Sonnets & Poetry’.
      • Phorum 5
        An online poetry ‘phorum’ designed to provide homework help. More for secondary than primary by the topics at time of inclusion [e.g. meaning of Robert Browning poems, Mary Coleridge, Robert Frost, comparing Wordsworth and Yeats].
      • Vocab Hub
      • Shakespearean Homework Helper, The
        Secondary level.
      • Writing Skills
        Find help on writing essays at all levels. Provides basic information to help you.
    • Mathematics :
      • Free Mathematics How-To Library
        Help is provided for 12 areas of Mathematics from Algebra to Trigonometry. Each section has a range of specific topics which are covered, e.g. Algebra → Evaluating Expressions.
      • Online Teacher’ Resource Network
        A collection of sites [annotated] which will provide assistance in all areas of Mathematics.
      • Webmath.com
        Help, solved problems, demonstration software, ask a maths expert, everything from Calculus to factorising.
    • Science :
      • FEMA Homework Help
        For those working on weather related topics and/or disasters related to weather, this is quite a good site.
      • BioChem Hub
        Presently undergoing construction. Check back soon.
      • Physics 24/7
        [Physics Homework Help From Experts]
        An absolute wealth of assistance in all areas of Physics. It includes the following sections which are Free : ‘Our glossary provides definitions of terms from acceleration to zeroeth law; Our Physics Tutorial is a collection of articles that teach physics concepts by explaining every day events or phenomena; We have received praise from parents for our Physics Study Skills Articles. Students and teachers can also benefit from our collection of Free self-correcting Physics quizzes found here.’
      • Science Tracer Bullets Online
        ‘Contains research guides that help you locate information on science and technology subjects. With brief introductions to the topics, lists of resources and strategies for finding more.’
      • Treasure Trove Project
        For students at secondary and tertiary levels. While dominantly in the area of the sciences it is not totally exclusive.
    • Social Sciences :
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