Our goal is to provide students with valuable and easily accessible resources in order to improve their learning and inspire them to grow in their learning and surpass the societal boundaries within our systems. We've in turn provided them with extra assistance in crucial areas of learning. As students, we understand the struggle of finding useful extra help resources for all subject areas and so in this section we've curated our top sites, tips, and tricks for all students to utilize quickly and easily.
Cymath:
Step by step math problem solver with explanations and tutorials
https://www.cymath.com/
Khan Academy:
A free learning resource for math, computer programming, etc
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Openstax:
Non for profit that provides in-depth summaries and notes for math, science, social science, and other textbooks
https://openstax.org/
Proofwiki:
An online compendium of mathematical proofs
https://proofwiki.org/wiki/Main_Page
Wolfram Alpha:
Compute expert-level answers using AI technology with step by step solutions to questions
https://www.wolframalpha.com/
Mathway:
Free online math problem solver with step by step solutions
https://www.mathway.com/
Speechify:
Chrome extension that allows you to listen to you pdf’s, google docs, textbooks, ebooks, newsletters etc
https://speechify.com/
Gradesfixer:
Site that offers summaries and essay samples on books
https://gradesfixer.com/
Sparknotes:
helpful study guide through different aspects of literature, covers most notable texts seen in english classes
https://www.sparknotes.com/
Hemingway Editor:
enhances writing skills, helps students point out grammatical errors and flaws, and helps fix common errors in writing
https://hemingwayapp.com/
Quillbot:
Paraphrasing tool, helps students read articles, essays, pdf’s, quickly and with increased efficiency
https://quillbot.com/
Zlibrary:
Free online books to download
https://ca1lib.org/
Socratic By google:
An app that uses AI technology to search the web for resources, explanations, and answers to students' questions
https://socratic.org
Review for Relief:
Youth lead organization that offers AP study review for multiple subjects, including Math, Music, Psychology….
https://www.reviewforrelief.org/
4. Brainly:
Free site with 350 million accessible teachers, students can get expert verified answers for subject related questions
https://brainly.com
Tutorberry:
Fully student-run tutoring site, free, virtual and you can register for an array of topics, options to become a tutor yourself for volunteer hours
https://tutorberry.vercel.app
Learn to Be:
Free 1 on 1 online tutoring for students k-12
https://www.learntobe.org/
StudyStream:
24-hour virtual focus group, enhances productivity, opportunity to get help from other students
https://www.studystream.live/
Ontario is now offering Free Therapy:
“Funded by the Government of Canada and geared toward Indigenous people nationwide, the Hope for Wellness Help Line provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention. You can call 1-855-242-3310, available 24/7, to talk in English or French, as well as Cree, Ojibway or Inuktitut upon request.”
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IPrevail:
Get online mental health support 24/7 with on-demand coaching, lessons, & more
https://www.iprevail.com/
CIMHS
Try Bliss a free 8 session interactive therapy program for depression that you complete on your own. Learn how to monitor, manage, and improve your mental health.
https://cimhs.com/
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
2. HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
LGBTQ+ hOTLINES
Gerstein Crisis Centre
416-929-5200
Trans Life Line
(for trans and gender non-conforming folks)
1-877-330-6366
Trevor Project
providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25"
text also available
(866)-488-7386
LGBT National Hotline
a safe space that is anonymous and confidential, available for multiple issues
Monday thru Friday from 1PM to 9PM PST
Saturday from 9am to 2pm PST
Website: Click Here
888-843-4564
Pride Institute LGBTQ Dependency
Substance Dependency Organization
Website: Click Here
(800)-547-7433
Clean your workspace
A clean working environment promotes productivity, focus and will definitely help you concentrate!
Eliminate all distractions
This one is obvious. Distractions will only make you a passive learner, so focus on what you have to do, and study!
Use the Pomodoro technique
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management system that encourages people to work with the time they have—rather than against it. Check the site below to learn more!
Pomodoro Technique Article
Break up your studying time
Try studying for 45-minute sessions and taking breaks in between! This way you can keep yourself motivated, and still stay focused and productive!
Listen to music
The best music to listen to in order to be productive is….classical music! According to a 2007 study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, classical music can help your brain absorb and interpret new information more easily. Check out this article to learn more!
Music and Studying Article
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