Homework Help
| LitFinder |
Covers world literature and authors throughout history. It contains over 150,000 full-text poems, 800,000+ poetry citations, plus stories, speeches, and plays. Library card required for non-library computers. |
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| Science in Context |
Thousands of topic overviews, science experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, plus the latest scientific developments. Covers biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, and science and society. Library card required for non-library computers. |
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| Gale PowerSearch |
Search many online magazine articles and references books at once! Library card required for non-library computers. |
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| Opposing Viewpoints in Context |
Current information on controversial topics for students, writers, and debaters. Library card required for non-library computers. |
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| World Book Online |
A huge collection of authoritative tools for research, including encyclopedia articles, current periodicals, recommended websites, pictures, audio, and video. It also features World Book Online for Students, and the Spanish language encyclopedia Estudiantil. |
| BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper |
Covers many subjects such as art/music, English, math, science, and much more. |
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| Math forum |
Do you have a math question? Ask Dr. Math by filling out a web form and answers will be sent back by e-mail. You can also look through the searchable archive on this site. |
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| Quick Math |
An automated, interactive service for solving common math problems over the Internet. |
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| Purdue Online Writing Lab |
Great resources for help in writing papers. |
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| Son of Citation Machine |
Citation machine helps students and professional researchers to proerly credit the information they use. |
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| CliffsNotes |
Online study guides and literary criticism. |
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| Sparknotes |
Online study guides, literary criticisms, and relevant message boards. |
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| LearnFree.org |
Online tutorials for Microsoft applications like Powerpoint, social networking tools, math, reading and more! From Goodwill Community Foundation. |
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| Khan Academy |
A free world-class education for anyone anywhere. |
| Boys & Girls Club Homework Assistance |
Tutorial and homework assistance, arts and much more at BGC Clubhouse locations. Anna Marie Whalen Branch Leonard J. Meltzer Branch Ossian Carr Branch |
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| Centro de Juventud |
Spanish spoken. Free tutoring for ages 7 - 17 |
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| Classroom Matters |
Sliding scale tutoring. Supervised study Mon - Thurs, 4 -8pm. |
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| East Bay Consortium |
Grades K-12. Free tutoring in all subjects at these schools: Fremont, Skyline, and St. Elizabeth High School. Mon-Fri, times vary. Drop-ins OK. (510) 451-5917. |
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| East Oakland Youth Development Center |
Free Tutoring. 3-6pm weekdays, 2-6pm Wednesdays. |
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| Native American Health Center |
Grades 5-12. Free tutoring in all subjects. |
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| Refugee Transitions |
Free home-based tutoring; priority to new immigrants and refugees. 9 month commitment required. Contact Nicole at nicole@reftrans.org 2647 International Blvd., Suite 204, Oakland, (510) 834-6000 |
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| SES After School Tutoring |
The Oakland Unified School District offers free after school tutoring services for eligible students at designated schools. Call for more information: (510) 879-8185. |
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| Tutorpedia |
Tutorpedia is founded on the belief that every student can benefit from a tutor, and that the relationship formed between tutor and student is the cornerstone to effective learning. Scholarships are available. |