RESOURCES FOR BETTER GRADES
UB Homework Helpers
A great site to get help with homework, especially math and science! UB Homework Helpers is where Upward Bound students and tutors can work TOGETHER to solve problems, prepare for a test, and make sure all concepts are clearly understood. You will need a computer, online access, and the willingness to learn. While UB Homework Helpers won’t take the place of Super Saturday Sessions, Think Tank Tutoring, and tutoring at your school, it can help! All public libraries in the state have online access. See Mrs. Buff to schedule a tutor for specific needs before you log in. With the click of a button, you can start your conference and get assistance from Upward Bound Homework Helpers.
NOTE: Before you begin using this new tool, UB students will need to set up ForUm accounts (user name assigned this summer)
YOUR ASK ALL SITE FOR ALL ONLINE LESSONS
Khan Academy has over 3,300 videos on everything in all areas of mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, finance, and history. Using this site, you can practice skills you have learned but might have forgotten, or learn new skills and concepts at your own pace.
Scroll down on this page and find a free tutorial on ANY mathematics, or academic course!
The UB Homework Helpers will have a special class you can join where they can assist you by recommending videos to watch and challenging you to do your best on EVERY math skill! While this site won’t do the work for you, if you know the concept, you can learn how to do it!
You have been enrolled in the UB Homework Helpers Group using your FORUM EMAIL ADDRESS.
UB Homework Helpers Group TBJQN8
You can use the following codes to join the specific groups using your email.
UB Homework Helpers Chemistry / BWCMUFUB Homework Helpers Algebra I / HHWCBK
UB Homework Helpers Algebra II / PE73KR
UB Homework Helpers Geometry / S4ACQD
UB Homework Helpers PreCalculus / UUSAFW
UB Homework Helpers Calculus / K78YFZ
QUIZLET
A great FREE site where you can make your own flashcards you can print and/or play games. You can also see flashcards Mrs. Buff and Upward Bound tutors have made for you to use. Or, if you prefer, you can make your own flashcards, search for other Quizlet flashcards made by educators, and become an expert in your classes! (Quizlet is especially great for Spanish, French, Biology, and History).
Mathematics Resources
Of course, it’s great because it’s PURPLE, but this index can also help any student or tutor to understand a particular concept STEP BY STEP!
A link to an online dictionary of mathematical terms.
Chemistry
This is an AWESOME site used by many of the Chemistry teachers! Learn how to do your chemistry homework with the help of Khan Academy and watch your grades improve!
This is a great resource to understand and view terms, equations, etc. associated with stoichiometry.
If you’re having difficulty in Chemistry, this is the place to visit! You can view tutorials to help you with basic chemistry, through AP Chemistry concepts.
Prudent chemistry information that is more detailed and has study guides.
Interactive periodic table and other great basic information for non-science majors.
This site provides an index of different mathematically based chemistry problems with examples for your reference. It also has links to other chemistry sites.
A helpful chemistry resource with summaries about reactions, stoichiometry, and ions.
Biology
A great site that gives information on learning styles/modalities in general and specific information for Biology.
These sites provide different ways of explaining and examining basic biological processes for introductory classes.
The Biology Project website that provides a wealth of information on biology topics.
Computer
A helpful resource for basic computer terminology.
This is College Board’s resource for AP Computer Science coursework.
For AP Computer Science courses. These are videos that are easily accessed.
English
- grammar, mechanics, notes of how to discuss literature, and a handy dandy list of literary terms can be found at this link. The UB favorite is which will help you to write any English paper using MLA format.
- Learn everything you want to know about mythology at this site, which features Bulfinch’s Mythology by topic.
- was a handout created by a talented group of University of Montevallo Upward Bound English Honors students during the Summer of 2002. The information was presented at a Medieval Literature Conference in Kennesaw, GAin 2004 and published on the Arthuriana Pedagogy page as a resource samplefor teaching high school students research medieval literature.
- Medieval studies scholarly resources compiled and organized from around the world. Contains texts in all European languages, including Latin and Greek
- Classic Notes by Gradesaverallows students to view themes and character lists for most important/classic works of literature. While it does not replace reading the text, Classic Notes can help students understand novels, plays, and epic poetry.
- site, hosted by Capital Community College, a nonprofit 501 c-3 organization, allows students to complete interactive quizzes in all areas of grammar, punctuation, word usage, and sentence structure. If you are struggling in any area of English mechanics, use this site for all your needs!
Foreign Languages Tutoring Resources
Access this site on You Tube to view LOTS of Spanish lessons. These videos are done with a teacher, and cover all aspects of Spanish.
WOW! Get all the help you need with pronunciation, vocabulary, and key concepts. Use this site along with a tutor, or access specific lessons to review important areas.
At this site, you can type in a subject area and find all the vocabulary flashcards you will need to make an A every time in EVERY language course!
A fantastic online dictionary for French, Spanish, German, and other languages.
A fantastic website for information, blogs, and links related to French, German, and Spanish.
A great site for Spanish grammar information and exercises as well as cultural information.
A lot of excellent general information, quizzes, and activities for Spanish.
History
- collection of links to web sites covering all of American History
- This link provides students with EVERYTHING related to US History, from Old World to the present. It is provided by Pearson Education.
- This site is College Board’s overview of the AP History test.
A collection of about 1200 web sites focused on all kinds of history.
Economics
An excellent site for reviewing and studying macroeconomic concepts.
Political Science Tutoring Resources
A link to the United Nation's homepage that gives excellent information for international and comparative politics, as well asstatistics and current news.- and
Links to information on the US Senate and the House of Representatives that contains current information on issues.
Psychology Tutoring Resources
A huge site that provides a wealth of information about psychology in general and resources for tutoring and teaching psychology.
Sociology Tutoring Resources
Excellent general information about famous sociologists and sociological subject matter.
Study Skills Resources
A fantastic resource for tips related to study skills and studying in general. This information is beneficial for learning HOW to study!
Excellent information on how to study and other tutoring resources.
An online time management quiz. This can be helpful for you to see how well you manage your time.
Alabama Department of Education’s Moodle ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM PRACTICE
A great site to get to get students practice skills for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. See instructions for how to register and log in on AHSGE Review to start preparing NOW!
Mrs. Buff’s Handy Dandy Handouts, “Resources for Better Grades” Prepared by Mrs. Mary Jo Buff Page1
University of Montevallo Upward Bound Academic Coordinator, Station 6268, Montevallo, AL 35115 Contact Information for Tutoring: Email: Office (205) 665-6289 Cell (205) 516-5007