For Students

Academic Enrichment

Check out these study aids that can be used on a daily basis to promote basic understanding of math, vocabulary, and science.

Homework Assistance

• KOL Homework Help for Elementary School Students – a resource with tips for tackling commonly encountered tasks, from the science fair projects to writing poetry.
• ProQuest K-12 — Homework Help – references for specific school subjects as well as guidelines for upper-level assignments, such as research papers and debates.
• Salt Lake County Library Services:
  • A kids’ page of broad categories including sports, art, and history, along with a homework help section on specific topics such as castles, endangered species, and the Titanic.
  • A teens’ page with resources on lighthearted topics like movies and music, along with a homework section geared toward this age group.

Flash Cards

• Flash Card Machine - Create your own flashcards as study aids.
• Pro Prof - An educational freeway that contains blogs, flashcards and other necessary information for the growing mind.

Vocabulary Games

• Readquarium - An interactive website which will help you conquer analogies and other word-relation problems.
• Vocabulary University - A comprehensive website which contains test prep and root word lessons for the high school student.

Study Skills

• How To Study - Learn how to prepare for tests with categories ranging from reading novels to essay tests.
• Study Guides and Strategy – A comprehensive, multi-lingual website containing hints to build your study skills via preparing, learning, studying, and class participation.
• Education Atlas – A resource for parents and students on how to study for vocabulary and writing exams.

Online Dictionaries

• Dictionary.com – Need to look up a new word quickly? Try this online dictionary.

Scholarships

You’re working hard to get into the college of your dreams. Check out these sites for ways to afford it.

• Fastweb -Fastweb contains an endless supply of Scholarship opportunities catered to the subject or field the student wishes to pursue.
• Mapping your Future - Great tips on how to search, find and apply for the right scholarship.
• College Data– A comprehensive search engine for Scholarships based on the field, area of study, region, and religion the student prefers.
• FinAid - Resources on Financial Aid and support.

SAT and College Prep Resources

Preparing for the SAT can become an extremely tedious activity. With the aid of the following resources, you will be able to learn tips, hints, important dates, and other necessary information you may need before the SATs.

• Abacus Educational Services- Multiple links to short and full-length SAT practice test.
• CollegeBoard - The official SAT website for students, including test dates and test review sessions in different areas.
• CollegeCarrot - A community portal providing college admissions resources from advisors, professors, students, and parents.
• English Test SAT Prep - Links to commonly used SAT vocabulary and available assistance for the multiple sections of the SAT.
• Internet4classrooms - Comprehensive website which provides links that enables you to search for colleges, prepare for the SAT and ACT and find financial aid suitable to your goals.
• Test Prep Review - Free online SAT test preparation exams at your fingertips!