Ask Dr. Math (Middle School)
Dr. Math to the rescue

Ask Dr. Math (High School)
Even high school students sometimes need rescued

Mrs. Glosser’s Math Goodies
This site has been on the web since 1998…now go get the goodies

IXL Math
This site has a bunch of FUN math exercises for all grade levels – Try it

KhanAcademy
Many great videos for general math and pre-algebra students

EquPlus.net
Math and Science equations…Even if you don’t like equations, this site is amazing

Math.com Homework Help
Great help with pre-algebra, algebra and geometry

Rick’s Math.com
Rick has tons of great math worksheets for all levels. A must see site

Education World
This site has more worksheets than you can imagine…It’s great

Chili Math
Excellent site with step-by-step instructions for problems in math and all levels of Algebra

AAA Math
If you want to have fun learning math, then try this site

Cool Math.com
Definitely cool!

Cool Math for Kids
Terrific kids math site…Sometimes math CAN be fun

Math Homework Helper
Great math help for elementary and middle school students from Fact Monster

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Mathematics
Don’t miss Mr. Potter’s sites

QuickMath
Great for solving equations for algebra and calculus

That Quiz
Take math quizzes – Great for all grade level students

Wolfram Math World
Great math site for upper level students…high school and college

Mathwords
Math definitions from algebra through calculus

Print Free Graph Paper
This site is cool…you can print all kinds of graph paper

Alegbra

Math is Fun – Algebra
This site is really good

Math10.com Algebra
Really nice presentation of Algebra

Pre-Algebra
A great primer for algebra…check it out

Purple Math
One of the best algebra sites I have seen…You’ll love it

Algebra Worksheet Generator
Want to make your own algebra worksheets?

Free Algebra 1 Worksheets
Lots of worksheets here…very nice

Calculus

Calculus@Internet Homepage

Graphics for the Calculus Classroom

Mathematics From Harvey Mudd College
Good pre-calc and calc information…Yes, Harvey Mudd IS a real college

The Wolfram Functions Site
OK you advanced math students, give this a try

Elementary Level Math

Ask Dr. Math (Elementary School)
Dr. Math rescues elementary school students…Hooray Dr. Math

A+ Math
This site is great fun for elementary and middle school students

Electronic Flash Cards for Kids
Learn math the with electronic flash cards…great for kids

Math Dictionary for Kids
Great math dictionary for kids

Superkids Math Worksheets
Creates math problems for elementary and middle school students…don’t miss this one

Geometry

Geometry Formulas and Facts
Nice geometry site

Geometry Center Search Page
Type in a geometry term and watch the results…WOW!

Math.com Geometry
Math.com is really good

Math10.com Geometry
Oh you will really love this site…clear presentation

The Geometry Junkyard
Even math haters love this site

Math is Fun – Geometry
Even if you don’t like geometry, you’ll like this site

Trigonometry

Dave’s Short Course in Trigonometry
Short on Trig?…Try this site

Trigonometry Tutorials and Problems
Nice site from AnalyzeMath.com

Topics in Trigonometry
Another nice site from The Math Page

Trigonometry from Math.com
I always like Math.com

Trigonometric Functions
Great site…I think you will like it

Math Tables, Definitions and Other Cool Stuff

Math2.org
Don’t miss this site with all kinds of math formulas

Favorite Mathematical Constants
Pi, Logarithms, etc. –Great site for serious math students

Multimedia Math Activities
From algebra to pre-calculus…Teachers take note!…Requires Shockwave

Bill Nye the Science Guy
Great site if you are thinking of doing a science project

My Reference Desk – Science
Dozens of science sites to visit…a real gold mine

Eric’s Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography
Want information on any scientist?

BrainPOP (Science)
Great science site for elementary school students

Science Homework Helper
Great information on any science subject from Fact Monster

Science News for Kids
A wonderful science site for young children…all kinds of neat information

Anatomy

Gray’s Anatomy
One of the best anatomy sites on the web

Neuroscience for Kids
A wonderful site to learn about the brain

Biology

N.Y. Regents Exam Prep for Biology
Brings back pleasant memories for dad

All Living Things
A fascinating database of all things living…Well worth the visit

DNA From the Beginning
A cool animated primer and history of DNA

Introduction to Evolutionary Biology
Great information on the theory of evolution

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Life Science I

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Life Science II

Botany (Plants)

Glossary of Botanical Terms

Aquatic Plant Glossary
Nice site from the University of Florida

Plants Database
Powerful database from the Dept. of Agriculture

A Modern Herbal
A great book on herbs published in 1931

What Tree is it?
Identify trees by leafs, fruit and common names

Chemistry

Erik’s Chemistry
Wow…Everything you ever wanted to know about chemistry

The Catalyst
Everything from lesson plans to experiments…very nice chemistry site

Eric’s Treasure Trove of Chemistry
We’re convinced that Eric doesn’t get any sleep

Periodic Table
Nice place to find information on all of the elements

Chemicool Periodic Table
Very nice looking periodic table

Tutorial on Balancing Equations
Makes it more fun to balance chemical equations

Chemical Equations Balancer
This site balances chemical equations for you

Dinosaurs

All About Dinosaurs
A fascinating and informative site on dinosaurs…great for young children

Web Geological Time Machine
Wonderful geology site…it’s fun to travel in time

Earth Science

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Earth Science I

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Earth Science II

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Physical Science I

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Physical Science II

Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Physical Science III

Volcano World
Exciting site to visit

Volcanoes by Robert Tilling
Excellent review of volcanoes

USGS Facts Sheet by State
Great Geology Information from the US Geological Society

Ocean Planet
A terrific oceanography site by the Smithsonian…must see

Tide Predictions
An excellent source for tide data

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Great site about the Chesapeake Bay

Entomology (Insects)

University of Florida’s Book of Insect Records
Interesting insect site

Images of Insects
Do you need pictures of insects for a science project or paper?

Featured Creatures
Common and Scientific names for bugs in Florida…cool site!

Climate Change

Global Warming (Wikipedia)
Good information on global warming

Photographic Documentation of Climate Change
Not necessarily convincing…but it’s interesting

Global Warming Research – Presented by Science Daily
Solid information on global warming

GlobalWarming – Early Warning Signs
Signs of weather changes around the world

GlobalWarming – The New York Times
Good information as you would expect from the New York Times

Medicine

MedicineNet
GRRRREAT site for finding medical and pharmacy terms plus explanation of diseases

Medscape
Lots and lots of great information on diseases…great medical site

Meteorology (Weather)

Intellicast
Our favorite weather site…wonderful images

National Hurricane Center
No sensational headlines, just the facts. Now that I live in Miami I use this website ALL the time during the Hurricane Season.

Physics

Eric’s Treasure Trove of Physics
Eric’s at it again…nice site

Physics Laws
by Erik Max Francis. A really great complete set of Physics Laws all in one place.

Science Fair Projects

Science Fair Project Resources
Another great resource for science projects

ExploraNet
Loads of science information and links

Space Science

If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel – A tediously accurate map of the solar system
This site beautifully illustrates the vastness of our solar system and the space between the planets and moon.

The Hayden Planetarium Resources Page
A great collection of resources for all things space including news and the really neat Astrophysics Visualization Archive. Oh, also, the Planetarium is run by Neil deGrasse Tyson, one of my favorite scientists alive.

Eric’s Treasure Trove of Astronomy and Planetary Science
WOW!

Views of the Solar System
Lots of great information on our solar system

Spacelink Library Search
An exciting way to search for information on Astronomy

From Stargazers to Starships
A fascinating site on astronomy, physics and math

Zoology (Animals)

Animal Pictures Archive
More than 17,000 animal pictures on file…fun!

Animals of the Rainforest
Beautiful pictures and descriptions of animals from the rainforest

Natural History Notebooks
Need information on a bunch of animals, living or dead?…this is the site

Amphibiaweb
A whole bunch of information on all kinds of amphibians

Desert Animals and Wildlife
Nice descriptions and pictures of desert wildlife

Allen and Greenough Latin Grammar
Our Latin fans will just love this one…it’s just filled with good information

World Wide Web Virtual Library
Just plain unbelievable!

The Virtual Reference Desk
Don’t miss this one

My Virtual Reference Desk Facts Page
If you have plenty of time and want to learn a ton, try visiting this site

Purdue University Reference Desk
Another great place to visit

Fact Monster
This site is really great…it is a must see site for students with homework assignments

U.S Patent Office
Search for any patent since 1971…this one is a lot of fun!

Etymology List
Want to know what your first name means?…then try this site

Emily Post’s Etiquette for all Occasions
Wonderful etiquette resource

EHow How to do (just about) Everything
Just like the title says…definitely worth checking out

Dictionary of Scientific Quotations

Bible History On-line
Very comprehensive…worth checking out

A Basic Dictionary of American Sign Language Terms
Very nice site

Calculate when the Sun/Moon rise/fall

Biographies

Biography.com
Tons of biographies here…great for reports

Calendars and History Events

CalendarZone
A ton of calendars on-line…fascinating site

On This Day
Important events that happened on today’s date…very interesting

Famous Birthdays
Birthdays of famous people listed by name, date and year…quite nice

Timelines
All kinds of timelines from the Fact Monster…really cool

Calendars Through the Ages
Well done site on the history of calendars

Colleges, Universities and Schools

Peterson’s.com
Find a college…any college

FinAid
Cool calculators for college financing…but this site depresses dad

ACT
Register for your ACT tests here

Converting Anything to Anything

Convert It!
Another wonderful conversion site

Online Conversion.com
All kinds of fascinating conversion tables

Online Conversions and Constants
A very cool conversion site

Time Zone Converter
If you want to know the time anywhere in the world, go here

Dictionaries

Webster’s Dictionary
An on-line dictionary

Hyper Dictionary
This one is great fun…try it!

Rhyming Dictionary
Enter a word and find a word that rhymes with it

OneLook Dictionary
Many kinds of dictionaries in one…Very nice!

Dictionary of Symbolism
Explains the symbolic meaning of commonly used words in literature

Crossword Puzzle Solver
A great way to find those tricky words

Symbols.com
Find symbols for all kinds of words

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Encyclopedias

Britannica.com
The Encyclopedia Britannica on-line…Absolutely terrific!

Encyclopedia Smithsonian

Columbia Encyclopedia
Another very nice encyclopedia

Fact Monster Encyclopedia
Great Place to find interesting facts

My Virtual Encyclopedia
Need to know something about everything?…nice site

Infoplease Encyclopedia and Dictionary
Cool encyclopedia…great for school papers

Acronym and Abbreviation Searcher
Here you will find out that CIA has more than one meaning

Finding People and Businesses

Search Systems
Over 3900 free searchable public databases…unbelievable!

SuperPages
Search for businesses on this on-line Yellow pages

MapQuest
A very popular site for creating driving directions and maps

Rand McNally Trip Planner
One more great way to plan a trip

Government Resources and Legal Resources

United States House of Representatives
Anything you want to know about the House and its members

The United States Senate
Anything you want to know about the Senate and its members

Supreme Court Decisions
If you are remotely interested in law, this is a great site to visit

U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
A very comprehensive list by FirstGov

FirstGov Reference
Federal laws, regulations, maps, forms and more…Terrific!

United States Census Reference Desk
Washburn University…very powerful

Findlaw.com
A tremendous legal resource

United States (Legal) Code
Nice place to visit from Cornell University

Medical Resources

Merck Manual
Find all kinds of medical information here…GREAT!!

Merck Veterinary Manual
If you want comprehensive, you’ve got comprehensive

On-line Medical Dictionary
Search for medical terms…by Farlex

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Wonderful medical search engine recommended by a good fan

National Center for Health Statistics Fast Facts
Great research resource

Medicine.net
Everything you want to know about medicine, and more

Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
A good encyclopedia to look up medical terminology and conditions

News

The Boston Globe

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Tribune

CNN News

The Detroit Free Press

The Detroit News

Houston Chronicle.com

Los Angeles Times

Maps in the News
Find out WHERE events are happening…a fun site to visit from the University of Minnesota

The New York Times
What can we say?…It’s a great newspaper

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News

San Francisco Chronicle/San Francisco Examiner

The Seattle Times

Time News Service Daily

Time for Kids
Fun news site for kids

Trib.Com
Very nice site

USA Today
Great newspaper

The Washington Times

Top Breaking News Headlines
Another great place to go to find news headlines

World News

AJR NewsLink
This one is just plain fun…You’ve got to visit

Associated Press
Associated Press news from around the world…really, really good

Online Newspapers.com
Incredible…just incredible!

Reuters
The world’s biggest wire service news site

The Virtual Newspaper
Just about any newspaper you can think of is listed here…Spectacular!!

Yahoo Headlines
Excellent place to start

Mr. Dowling’s Virtual Classroom
A must see social studies link…very nice!

Geography World
This site has many great geography links…travel the world with this site

U.S. Social Studies and History Links
Many good sections from the Fact Monster

Fact Monster Social Studies Homework
Many good solid Social Studies facts here

Lonely Planet
A great way to visit other parts of the world … Go to destinations. They put together some of my favorite travel guides. A must see.

Maps and Flags

National Geographic Society Map Machine
Excellent…fun site to create maps…try it!

Mapping @ National Geographic Education
Maps from all over the world…very nice site

Atlas.gov
All kinds of maps of the United States…don’t miss this site

Infoplease Atlas
Very nice maps from Fact Monster

Historical Maps of The U.S. by UT Library Online
Cool looking historical maps

Atlas and Geography Links

Geography

The 50 States of the United States
Great site! Contains interesting facts about all 50 states

Stately Knowledge
Very nice site listing of states from About.com

Fact Monster Geography Homework
Cool page for U.S. Geography info

Netstate.com
Another great site for finding facts about the states

World Geography

Atlapedia Online
Great way to find good information on any country

E-Conflict
Don’t let the name fool you…it is a great world encyclopedia of the nations… you will find anthems, flags and maps here

Infoplease Countries of the World
Tremendous site…all kinds of neat information

The Library of Congress Country Study
Need to know ANYTHING about any country?

U.S. State Department Countries of the World
Wow!

CIA World Factbook
Excellent maps and information on just about any country

General History

My Virtual Reference Desk – History
History sites by the dozens

The History Net
A wonderful site to find good information on World/American history

Hyper History Online
A terrific site with history timelines…they keep expanding this site

Year by Year 1900-2012
Tremendous history of the 20th century presented by the Fact Monster

Historic Events and Birthdates
Just enter the date and historic events/birthdates appear

It also helps develop important skills such as time management and self-motivation, and prepare for future assessments.

As educators and policymakers continue to grapple with the optimal balance between homework and other aspects of student life, it is essential to understand the current state of homework practices and their impact on student outcomes.

US Homework Statistics 2024

This report presents a comprehensive overview of homework statistics, drawing on data from various sources to provide insights into the frequency, quality, and perceived relevance of homework across different age groups and educational systems.

High School Math Homework and Performance

• 48% of high school math students complete math homework regularly.
• 55% of high school math students have a B average or better in math class.
• 40% of high school math students do not complete math homework regularly and have less than a B average in math class.

Impact of Online Homework in Chemistry

• The correlation between online homework averages and grade components for off-semester second-term general chemistry courses taught by Instructor A ranges from 0.39 to 0.74.
• Success rates in second-term general chemistry courses improved by 3.7%, 9.9%, and 7.9%, respectively, after the implementation of online homework.
• 63.0% of students completed online homework because of the grade reward.
• 49.8% of students did no other homework that was not worth a portion of the grade.
• 60.2% of students indicated that they looked over the online homework assignments to learn from mistakes and work out answers instead of guessing.

Homework Practices in 8th Grade Mathematics

• Homework frequency in 8th grade mathematics varied across OECD systems, with an average of 55% of students getting math homework at least twice a week.

Student Perceptions of Homework

• The percentage of students who reported that homework helped them learn varied across OECD systems, with an average of 64% of students agreeing that homework helped them learn.
• 34% of students agreeing that homework was too difficult.
• An average of 14% of students agreeing that homework was too easy.
• An average of 22% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their future careers.
• 18% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their current studies.
• 15% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their personal interests.
• 12% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their social and emotional development.
• The percentage of students who reported that homework was not relevant to their physical and mental health varied across OECD systems, with an average of 10% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their physical and mental health.
• 8% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their family and social relationships.
• 6% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their leisure activities.
• 5% of students agreeing that homework was not relevant to their overall well-being.

Sources:

• https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/essentialskills/MathPSTasks/statistics_homeworkandgrades_sample_m6.pdf
• https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/5jxrhqhtx2xt-en.pdf?expires=1715686150&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=1897553CDF1A7E7ADD7C6D9A016E48FC
• https://assess.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2019-02/cooperrobinsonpatall_2006.pdf

Recently, I dove into two influential books that promise to reshape our understanding of wealth and personal finance: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill and “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel. Both texts have amassed a huge following, but they’ve approached the subject of money in fundamentally different ways. Having read both, I can’t help but reflect on their distinct philosophies and the impact they’ve had on my own perspective.

In “Think and Grow Rich,” Hill advocates for a mindset shift towards desire, faith, and persistence. He emphasizes the power of positive thinking and visualization, which I found incredibly motivating. The idea that one’s thoughts can directly influence their success sparked a newfound ambition in me. I started to believe that if I focused my thoughts and set clear goals, I could manifest my desires into reality. Hill’s anecdotes and success stories inspire a kind of relentless drive that resonates on a personal level. However, I also felt it lacked a grounding in everyday financial decision-making.

On the flip side, “The Psychology of Money” gave me a refreshing perspective on the emotional and behavioral elements tied to finances. Housel shares stories that reveal our inherent biases and how our experiences shape our financial decisions. This book made me pause and consider how my upbringing and personal experiences have influenced my relationship with money. I realized that understanding my psychology around spending and saving might be just as important, if not more so, than the ambition and vision Hill discusses.

Ultimately, both books offer valuable insights. While Hill provided the tools to dream big, Housel reminded me of the importance of nurturing a healthy mindset towards wealth that isn’t solely about the money itself. It’s about understanding myself in relation to it.

I’ve recently delved into two classic self-help books: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill and “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. Both texts offer valuable insights, but they approach personal development and success from different angles that I found quite intriguing.

In “Think and Grow Rich,” Hill emphasizes the power of mindset and the importance of having a definitive goal. I remember reading about the principles of desire, faith, and persistence—and how these traits can lead to financial success. The book’s call to visualize my goals struck a chord with me. I began implementing some of Hill’s techniques, like creating a vision board, which helped clarify my aspirations and motivated me to take actionable steps towards them.

On the flip side, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” takes a more interpersonal approach. Carnegie’s focus on relationships and effective communication resonated deeply with me. His principles, like genuinely being interested in others and remembering names, transformed how I approach social interactions. I noticed that by practicing these techniques, I could connect better with people and foster more meaningful conversations, both personally and professionally.

Ultimately, I believe one book complements the other. While Hill’s work lays the foundation for individual success through mindset, Carnegie’s strategies enhance our relationships, making it easier to achieve those goals. I’m convinced that a balance of personal ambition and interpersonal skills can lead to a well-rounded path to success, and now I’m excited to see how these concepts will continue to shape my journey.

Recently, I dove into two of the most iconic self-help books: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill and “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace D. Wattles. Both texts are often hailed as classics in the realm of personal development, and I was eager to explore their philosophies on wealth creation. After reading them back-to-back, I found myself reflecting on their unique approaches and the insights each offered.

On the other hand, “The Science of Getting Rich” presents a more systematic approach. Wattles focuses on the laws of wealth creation, arguing that anyone can amass riches through a specific mental framework and actionable steps. His assertion that “thoughts are things” struck a chord with me, making me rethink how I perceive opportunities. I’ve started paying closer attention to my environment, looking for ways to seize the moment rather than waiting for luck to come my way.

In the end, both books share core principles but deliver them in distinct styles. The blend of Hill’s psychological strategies and Wattles’ methodical guidance has enriched my understanding of achieving success. I encourage anyone on a wealth-building journey to explore both perspectives.