Digital Resources
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News Sources
Looking for links to news sources. Find them here on our News Links page
Dictionaries, Atlases, and Maps
Find a number of reference materials on our Dictionaries, Atlases, and Maps page
Test Prep
Create a free account, search for the test you want to study or prepare for, and that's it! Peterson's Test Prep has resources and practice tests for AP, ACT, PSAT, SAT, and more. There are also resources to improve your foundational skills and work in individual subjects.
You can only access Peterson's Test Prep through the databases page. Click on the link and find Peterson's Test Prep on the Database page
AP Resources
All the resources below have free resources to help you prepare to take your AP exam(s).
AP Practice Exams: Links to free online resources for all AP subject tests.
High School Test Prep: Practice questions and tests with answer explanations.
Study.com: Practice tests.
Varsity Tutors: Diagnostic and practice tests.
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SAT Resources
All the resources below have free resources to help you prepare to take the SAT.
CollegeBoard: Tutorials, sample questions, and practice tests.
Kaplan: Practice tests and tips.
Khan Academy: Full length practice tests, videos, and more.
PowerScore: Practice tests, critical reasoning puzzles, and links to other helpful information and materials.
The Princeton Review: Practice tests and events.
Test Prep Review: FAQ about the SAT, test prep, and practice tests.
ACT Resources
All the resources below have free resources to help you prepare to take the ACT.
ACT.org: Study guides, test questions, videos, and events.
Kaplan: Practice questions, ACT question of the day, and practice tests.
Union Test Prep: Frequently asked questions about the ACT and test taking, flash cards, lessons, study guides, and practice tests.
Varsity Tutors: Free diagnostic, practice tests, and information about taking the ACT.
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Resources available to PVMHS through Ancestry.com
As long as the computer you are using is connected to the school's Wi-Fi, these websites will recognize that it's a Peabody Public Schools connection and provide free access to records, no login required.
Information Verification
The following resources can be used to help determine reliable and accurate news stories and media sources.
Use Ad Fonts interactive media bias chart to see where different media sources land on the political spectrum.
AllSides aims to dispel misinformation in the media and provide balanced news bias ratings.
The original fact checking website.
A leader in journalism and fact checking.
Other helpful fact checking resources
Image Sources
The below sources provide free-to-use images for your projects and presentations. Make sure you also cite your sources! Free-to-use does not mean you do not need to give the creator credit.
"Unlike traditional media repositories, Wikimedia Commons is free. Everyone is allowed to copy, use and modify any files here freely as long as they follow the terms specified by the author; this often means crediting the source and author(s) appropriately..."
DPLA "Make[s] millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country available to all in a one-stop discovery experience."
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