PhET Interactive Simulations
PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. These tests include student interviews and observation of simulation use in classrooms. The simulations are written in Java, Flash or HTML5, and can be run online or downloaded to your computer. All simulations are open source (see our source code). Multiple sponsors support the PhET project, enabling these resources to be free to all students and teachers.
Common Sense Education
There's still nothing as reliable as the web when it comes to classroom tech. Given all the sites out there, there's also nothing as overwhelming. And when you add in the fact that it's tough to find great content for older students, sometimes high school students don't get as much exposure to tech. We're here to help with this hand-picked list of the best of the best web-based tools for high school students. It features tools tuned to the sensibilities of older students, and the picks span all subject areas. We've also made sure to curate useful and flexible tools that can be used all year long.
Go Conqur
With millions of users creating online resources for students – on topics from Algebra to Zoology- our digital library has something for everyone, no matter what you’re studying. Simply type your search terms in the search bar and we’ll do the rest. Finding online resources that you need to pass exams has never been easier.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content.
Varsity Tutors
Explore the Varsity Learning Tools free diagnostic tests for ACT to determine which academic concepts you understand and which ones require your ongoing attention. Each ACT problem is tagged down to the core, underlying concept that is being tested. The ACT diagnostic test results highlight how you performed on each area of the test. You can then utilize the results to create a personalized study plan that is based on your particular area of need.