Online Resources for Learning
Math
Handouts and Worksheets
BVC - Library and Learning Commons - Handouts
http://web.bowvalleycollege.ca/library/quick_links/study_guides/math/index.html
Handouts in a variety of areas for practice
Super Teacher Worksheets
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/
Free worksheets for Basic Math including - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions.
Algebra.help
http://www.algebrahelp.com/
Lessons, calculator help and worksheets with examples.
Video and Audio Tutorials
Algebasics - Show me how, now!
http://www.algebasics.com/
16 sections (includes audio) - basics of algebra, equations, ratio and proportion, inequalities, absolute value, exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, rational equations, functions, systems of linear equations, radicals, quadratics, applications
MathTV.com
http://www.mathtv.com/videos_by_topic
Easy to follow video tutorials from basic algebra to pure math 30 trigonometry.
Patrickjmt - Just Math Tutorials
http://patrickjmt.com/
Contains great math videos that are easy to understand.
Practice Quizzes and Exercises
BBC Skillswise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/maths
Whole numbers, measures, shapes & space, fractions, decimals and percentages
Lizardpoint - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
http://www.lizardpoint.com/math/
Practice online math drills, choose up to 20 questions per drill.
Regents Exam Prep Center - Algebra and Geometry
Algebra - http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/ALGEBRA/math-ALGEBRA.htm
Geometry - http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/math-GEOMETRY.htm
Practice questions and exercise
That Quiz - Math Test Activities
http://www.thatquiz.org/
Practice drills on integers, fractions, concepts and geometry.
Word Problems
Study Guides and Strategies - Solving Math Word Problems
http://www.studygs.net/mathproblems.htm
Lesson Guides
Shmoop
http://www.shmoop.com/pre-algebra/
Easy to follow lesson guides on pre-algebra-basic operations, fractions and decimals, ratios and percentages, basic geometry, basic statistics and probability.
Nursing and Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology Learning Modules
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/default.asp
Medical terminology, study aids, self-tests, quizzes, image bank and timed tests.
Talking Dictionary - howjsay.com
http://www.howjsay.com/
A free online Talking Dictionary of English Pronunciation. This is a great site to practice listening to medical terms.
GetBodySmart
http://www.getbodysmart.com/index.htm
Visually learn about the human body! An online textbook about Human Anatomy and Physiology that uses interactive flash animations.
Reading
TV411 - Tune into Learning
http://www.tv411.org/
Help with reading comprehension, practice with different activities to improve your reading.
SparkNotes
http://www.sparknotes.com/
Easy to understand book summaries and practice quizzes.
Shmoop
http://www.shmoop.com/
Learning guides for literature, poetry and Shakespeare.
Novelguide
http://www.novelguide.com/
Book guides and summaries on various novels.
BVC Study Guides - Poetry
http://web.bowvalleycollege.ca/library/quick_links/study_guides/english/poetry.html
Help with analyzing poetry, figures of speech, personal response, understanding poetry
Social Studies
Online Interactive Maps
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/online-interactive-maps.htm
Canada, Europe, China Mexico, South America, Africa, Central America, United States, Asia, and More!
Test your Geography Knowledge
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/
Includes - Canada, Canada - Provincial and Territorial Capitals, United States and More!
Spezify
http://www.spezify.com/
A fun, visually interactive way to do research.
Spelling
BBC - Skillwise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/spelling
Very easy to use, practice with activities and quizzes.
Look Cover Write and Check
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/lookcover/lookcover.html
A fun way to practice your spelling! This website allows you to type in your own words.
Writing
BVC Study Guide - Thesis Statement
http://web.bowvalleycollege.ca/library/quick_links/study_guides/english/writing/thesis_state.pdf
How to write a thesis statement.
Thesis Builder
http://www.ozline.com/electraguide/
Step-by-step thesis builder, cause and effect essay builder, topic ideas for a persuasive essay.
Gallaudet University - Essays
http://www.gallaudet.edu/CLAST/Tutorial_and_Instructional_Programs/English_Works/Writing/Essays.html
Structure of an essay, argumentative, compare/contrast, descriptive, narrative, cause-effect
BVC Study Guide - Paragraphs and Essays
http://web.bowvalleycollege.ca/library/quick_links/study_guides/english/writing.html
Constructing an essay, eight sentence paragraph, character analysis, comparison/contrast, descriptive, literary, narrative, personal response, basic essay, literary terms, thesis statement, transitional words and phrases.
Study Guides and Strategies - 5 Paragraph Essay
http://www.studygs.net/fiveparag.htm
A step-by-step resource that outlines how to write a 5 paragraph essay.
Tips-O-Matic - Parts of a Sentence, Paragraphs, Essays
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/contents.htm
Easy to understand grammar terms, examples of writing paragraphs and essays.
Dictionaries
Talking Dictionary - howjsay.com
http://www.howjsay.com/
A free online Talking Dictionary of English Pronunciation.
Merriam-Webster's - Learner's Dictionary
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/
Search for terms, listen to words, provides definitions and example sentences.
OneLook Dictionary Search
http://www.onelook.com/
Simple easy to use online dictionary.
SweetSearch
http://www.sweetsearch.com/
Search engine for students, every website in SweetSearch has been evaluated by research experts.
Visuwords - Online Graphical Dictionary
http://www.visuwords.com/
Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts.
Study Skills
The Learning Toolbox
http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/studentstart.htm
Easy to follow strategies to help you with organization, test taking, study skills, note taking, writing, and math.
Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/index.htm
Everything from time management, studying, memorizing, reading and much more!
Study Checklist - Virgina Tech
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklis.html
Provides a study checklist, it is very easy to use. Once you are finished with the checklist, read through further resources on how to improve your study skills.
