Homework help can be found at the Carlsbad Public Library
School has been back in session for a few weeks now. The routine is getting easier and things are moving forward. New things are being taught, and homework is being assigned. All are important for the learning process. But did you know that the library has a homework help center? There are many ways we can help you with your homework and make sure you have successful school year.
Brainfuse is a great resource to help with homework needs. It offers live online help from expert tutors. All of the tutors are degreed professionals trained to help in many different subject areas. Online tutoring allows students to receive help throughout the week, on-demand, at the times they need it most from anywhere with an internet connection. There are many features to help students with many diverse needs. They have tutors in different languages along with a language lab. There is a writing lab with expert online writing assistance. Explore SkillSurfer this allows students to building skills with a library of lessons, videos, tests, and more. Don’t have time to sit down with a live tutor? Send a question and receive an expert reply within 24 hours. Try Chess Tutoring this connects you with a tutor to sharpen your cognitive skills.
There are also resources to help you study. Summer Camp will sharpen your math, science, and writing skills, and avoid the “summer slide”. LEAP Learning Platform is a diagnostic test center with customized study plans, lessons, and live tutoring. Maybe you are looking for study aids? FlashBulb allows you to create and share flashcards, tests, and games. You can also use eParachute to discover the college majors and careers that match your skills and interests.
Brainfuse also allows students to collaborate. Meet allows students to schedule sessions with friends or classmates in their private virtual study room. This is great for review, studying, or even group projects. Brainwave
Scholastic Teachable is a great resource if you need more practice in a subject area. There are activities, lessons, texts, mini-books, grade level worksheets, and learning games for all subjects from science and social studies to grammar and writing- that encourage students to use learned reading skills to deepen fluency. Resources are quick and easy to navigate. Find resources for grades pre-k through 8th grade, subject area, themed topic, project type, genre or mini book.
Read It! helps English Language Learners succeed academically and in everyday life by providing resources. The contents supports English-language reading proficiency and comprehension as well as general literacy, research, note-taking and academic writing. There are customized articles and practice quizzes to support ELL success and promote reading comprehension across a variety of school and life skill subject areas. You can link to related articles leading students to further content that increases topic comprehension. Illustrations, images and diagrams are used to support understanding. Students have access to research guides and worksheets along with the American Heritage Children’s Dictionary.
One on one tutoring is offered at the library. We have volunteers that meet with students to help with all their learning needs. We match you with a tutor in the area needed, help make sure the students and tutors have the resources they need. This is a great option for students that are looking for an in person setting. Many students voiced a need for in person tutoring during the pandemic. With so much our lives being online help in person can work best for some students.
We are always looking for tutors. Do you have a subject or area where you shine? Becoming a tutor is easy. There is just a small questionnaire to fill out that helps us match you with potential students. If you are interested in becoming a tutor please don’t hesitate to reach out to the library to find out more.
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