Homework Help
Irving Public Library offers free homework help tailored to teens, with resources for a variety of subjects. From test prep to research tools and writing support, students get the help they need online or at the library.
Brainfuse: HelpNow provides expert tutoring help, a writing lab and the ability to collaborate with peers in online study rooms. Tutors also provide assistance with FAFSA forms.
Gale OneFile: High School Edition is designed for middle- and high-school students and provides access to age-appropriate, authoritative digital content for classroom assignments. Learners can research magazines, journals, newspapers and reference books covering a wide range of subjects, from science, history, and literature to political science, sports and environmental studies.
High School Edition's solid content features include full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources, careful editorial curation, a low-to-no embargo rate and detailed manual indexing.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
A rich resource for debaters featuring pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps and infographics. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science and more.
Study for STAAR, PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP tests. A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons may use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science and prepare for program entrance exams.
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Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Learn about science, medicine, computer programming, art, math, economics, finance, history and other disciplines.
This website helps Texas students and educators understand the design and format of the STAAR program. Practice for the exam by reviewing released STAAR test questions.