Homework Help Sites: Reviews

One of the web's first homework help resources, B.J. Pinchbeck (http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/) is still popular with reviewers. Although it's a portal rather than a standalone information source, users say this site is… comprehensive, up-to-date and easy to navigate. The fact that it's been run by a student (B.J.) and his dad since college-aged B.J. was nine years old also contributes to its popularity with students.

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Reviewers say this is the best homework site among those that allow kids to ask questions. Homework Center (http://www.infoplease.com/homework/) responds to queries promptly and often steers students to sites that help… them find (and learn) the answer, rather than just answering questions outright. This site also provides an area where visitors can search through previously answered questions. One reviewer points out that Homework Center is particularly useful for social studies and English. Infoplease's Fact Monster interface, geared toward students between eight and 14 years old, allows kids to perform searches using a kid-friendly interface.

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Math Forum (http://mathforum.org/dr.math/) is the best web resource for kids struggling with numbers. Reviewers are particularly impressed with its "Ask Dr. Math" section, in which math-loving volunteers answer math… questions from students of all grade levels. Experts say this site is complete, easy to use and helpful for even the most difficult math problems.

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Cosmeo (http://www.cosmeo.com), operated by the Discovery Channel, isn't free, but its interface is slicker with more multimedia features than free websites. Experts say there's a wealth of information here -- including a… search engine, an online encyclopedia, tutorials and a separate math area called WebMath. Cosmeo gets great endorsement for the quality of its reference content and math help, but it's not free, and recently reported staff cuts lead to questions about Cosmeo's viability.

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TutorVista (http://www.tutorvista.com/) is geared toward students from K to 12 and into college. Parents say TutorVista, which charges $100 a month for unlimited one-on-one virtual tutoring in a wide range of subjects,… makes tutoring accessible. India-based tutors working here must have at least a master's degree and teaching certification, meaning that students get the benefit of learning from a trained educator with expertise in the subject matter. Some users, however, have cited billing and customer service issues, and it's expensive.

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