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A. Whole numbers and place value

• 1 Convert between standard and expanded form
• 2 Place value
• 3 Relationship between place values
• 4 Write numbers in words
• 5 Spell word names for numbers up to one million
• 6 Roman numerals I, V, X, L, C, D, M

B. Addition and subtraction

• 1 Estimate sums and differences of whole numbers
• 2 Estimate sums and differences: word problems
• 3 Add and subtract whole numbers up to billions
• 4 Add and subtract whole numbers: word problems
• 5 Complete addition and subtraction sentences
• 6 Properties of addition
• 7 Add using properties

C. Powers of ten

• 1 Understanding powers of ten
• 2 Evaluate powers of ten
• 3 Write powers of ten with exponents

D. Multiplication

• 1 Multiplication patterns over increasing place values
• 2 Multiply numbers ending in zeros
• 3 Multiply numbers ending in zeros: word problems
• 4 Multiply a whole number by a power of ten
• 5 Estimate products
• 6 Estimate products: word problems
• 7 Multiply by 1-digit numbers
• 8 Multiply by 1-digit numbers: word problems
• 9 Multiply by 2-digit numbers: complete the missing steps
• 10 Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers
• 11 Multiply 2-digit numbers by 3-digit numbers
• 12 Multiply 2-digit numbers by larger numbers
• 13 Multiply by 2-digit numbers: word problems
• 14 Multiply by 3-digit numbers
• 15 Properties of multiplication
• 16 Multiply using properties
• 17 Choose numbers with a particular product
• 18 Compare products of whole numbers

E. Division

• 1 Division patterns over increasing place values
• 2 Divide numbers ending in zeros
• 3 Divide numbers ending in zeros: word problems
• 4 Estimate quotients: 2-digit divisors
• 5 Estimate quotients
• 6 Divide multi-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers
• 7 Divide by 1-digit numbers: interpret remainders
• 8 Divide multi-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers: word problems
• 9 Divide by 2-digit numbers using models
• 10 Divide by 2-digit numbers using partial quotients
• 11 Divide 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers
• 12 Divide 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems
• 13 Divide 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers
• 14 Divide 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems
• 15 Adjust quotients
• 16 Relate multiplication and division
• 17 Complete the division sentence: 2-digit divisors
• 18 Choose numbers with a particular quotient

F. Factors, multiples, and divisibility

• 1 Identify factors
• 2 Prime and composite numbers
• 3 Prime factorization
• 4 Divisibility rules
• 5 Divisibility rules: word problems
• 6 Find all the factor pairs of a number
• 7 Least common multiple

G. Mixed operations: whole numbers

• 1 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• 2 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers: word problems

H. Numerical expressions

• 1 Write numerical expressions: one operation
• 2 Write numerical expressions: two operations
• 3 Evaluate numerical expressions
• 4 Evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses
• 5 Evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses and brackets
• 6 Identify mistakes involving the order of operations
• 7 Evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses in different places
• 8 Missing operators
• 9 Comparison statements with numerical expressions
• 10 Make the largest possible quotient

I. Multi-step word problems

• 1 Write numerical expressions for word problems
• 2 Multi-step word problems
• 3 Multi-step word problems involving remainders
• 4 Multi-step word problems: identify reasonable answers
• 5 Multi-step word problems: multiplicative comparison

J. Fractions and mixed numbers

• 1 Fractions review
• 2 Equivalent fractions
• 3 Write fractions in lowest terms
• 4 Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers
• 5 Least common denominator
• 6 Round mixed numbers
• 7 Reciprocals

K. Compare fractions

• 1 Graph and compare fractions on number lines
• 2 Compare fractions using benchmarks
• 3 Compare fractions and mixed numbers
• 4 Put fractions in order

L. Add and subtract fractions

• 1 Estimate sums and differences of fractions using benchmarks
• 2 Add fractions with unlike denominators using models
• 3 Add fractions with unlike denominators
• 4 Subtract fractions with unlike denominators using models
• 5 Subtract fractions with unlike denominators
• 6 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
• 7 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators: word problems
• 8 Add 3 or more fractions with unlike denominators
• 9 Add 3 or more fractions: word problems
• 10 Complete addition and subtraction sentences with fractions
• 11 Compare sums and differences of fractions

M. Add and subtract mixed numbers

• 1 Estimate sums and differences of mixed numbers
• 2 Add and subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators: without regrouping
• 3 Add mixed numbers with unlike denominators
• 4 Subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators
• 5 Add and subtract mixed numbers
• 6 Add and subtract mixed numbers: word problems
• 7 Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers in recipes
• 8 Complete addition and subtraction sentences with mixed numbers
• 9 Compare sums and differences of mixed numbers

N. Understand fraction multiplication

• 1 Multiply fractions by whole numbers: choose the model
• 2 Multiply fractions by whole numbers using models: complete the equation
• 3 Multiply fractions by whole numbers using number lines
• 4 Multiples of fractions: find the missing numbers
• 5 Multiply fractions by whole numbers using arrays
• 6 Fractions of a number: model and multiply
• 7 Multiply two unit fractions using models
• 8 Multiply two fractions using models

O. Multiply fractions and whole numbers

• 1 Multiply fractions by whole numbers I
• 2 Multiply fractions by whole numbers II
• 3 Multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems
• 4 Multiply fractions and whole numbers: sorting
• 5 Fractions of a number I
• 6 Fractions of a number: word problems
• 7 Fractions of a number II

P. Multiply fractions

• 1 Multiply two fractions
• 2 Multiply two fractions: word problems
• 3 Multiply three fractions and whole numbers
• 4 Complete the fraction multiplication sentence I
• 5 Complete the fraction multiplication sentence II
• 6 Understand fraction multiplication and area
• 7 Multiply fractions to find area

Q. Understand multiplication with mixed numbers

• 1 Multiply a mixed number by a whole number using a model I
• 2 Multiply a mixed number by a whole number using a model II
• 3 Multiply with mixed numbers using area models

R. Multiply mixed numbers

• 1 Estimate products of mixed numbers
• 2 Multiply a mixed number by a whole number
• 3 Multiply a mixed number by a fraction
• 4 Multiply two mixed numbers
• 5 Multiply mixed numbers, fractions, and whole numbers
• 6 Multiply three mixed numbers, fractions, and whole numbers
• 7 Multiplication with mixed numbers: word problems
• 8 Multiply fractions and mixed numbers in recipes

S. Scaling by fractions

• 1 Scaling whole numbers by fractions: justify your answer
• 2 Scaling whole numbers by fractions
• 3 Scaling fractions by fractions
• 4 Scaling mixed numbers by fractions
• 5 Scaling by fractions and mixed numbers

T. Understand fraction division

• 1 Relate division and fractions
• 2 Understand fractions as division: word problems
• 3 Divide unit fractions by whole numbers using models
• 4 Divide unit fractions by whole numbers using area models
• 5 Divide whole numbers by unit fractions using models
• 6 Divide whole numbers by unit fractions using area models
• 7 Divide unit fractions and whole numbers using area models
• 8 Divide unit fractions and whole numbers using number lines

U. Divide unit fractions and whole numbers

• 1 Divide unit fractions by whole numbers
• 2 Divide whole numbers by unit fractions
• 3 Divide unit fractions and whole numbers
• 4 Divide unit fractions and whole numbers: word problems

V. Mixed operations: fractions

• 1 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers
• 2 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

W. Decimal place value

• 1 What decimal number is illustrated?
• 2 Place value models for decimal numbers
• 3 Understanding decimals expressed in words
• 4 Place values in decimal numbers
• 5 Relationship between decimal place values
• 6 Convert decimals between standard and expanded form
• 7 Convert decimals between standard and expanded form using fractions
• 8 Compose and decompose decimals in multiple ways
• 9 Round decimals
• 10 Decimal number lines

X. Compare decimals

• 1 Equivalent decimals
• 2 Compare decimals using grids
• 3 Compare decimals on number lines
• 4 Compare decimal numbers
• 5 Put decimal numbers in order
• 6 Compare, order, and round decimals: word problems

Y. Convert between decimals and fractions

• 1 Model decimals and fractions
• 2 Convert fractions to decimals
• 3 Convert mixed numbers to decimals
• 4 Convert decimals to fractions
• 5 Convert decimals to mixed numbers

Z. Compare decimals and fractions

• 1 Compare decimals and fractions on number lines
• 2 Compare decimals and fractions
• 3 Put a mix of decimals and fractions in order
• 4 Put a mix of decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers in order

AA. Add and subtract decimals

• 1 Add decimal numbers using blocks
• 2 Add decimal numbers
• • New! Use properties to add three decimals
• 3 Subtract decimal numbers using blocks
• 4 Subtract decimal numbers
• 5 Add and subtract decimal numbers
• • New! Use compensation to add and subtract decimals
• 6 Add and subtract decimals: word problems
• 7 Choose decimals with a particular sum or difference
• 8 Complete the decimal addition or subtraction sentence
• 9 Compare sums and differences of decimals
• 10 Number sequences involving decimals
• 11 Estimate sums and differences of decimals using rounding
• 12 Estimate sums and differences of decimals using benchmarks

BB. Multiply decimals by powers of ten

• 1 Multiply a decimal by a power of ten
• 2 Multiply a decimal by a power of ten: with exponents
• 3 Multiply by 0.1 or 0.01
• 4 Multiply by a power of ten with decimals: find the missing number

CC. Multiply decimals by whole numbers

• 1 Estimate products of whole numbers and decimals
• 2 Multiply a decimal by a one-digit whole number: tenths or hundredths
• 3 Multiply a decimal by a one-digit whole number using blocks
• 4 Multiply a decimal by a one-digit whole number using the distributive property
• 5 Multiply a decimal by a one-digit whole number
• 6 Multiply a decimal by a two-digit whole number using area models
• 7 Multiply a decimal by a multi-digit whole number
• 8 Multiply decimals and whole numbers: word problems
• 9 Multiply three or more numbers, one of which is a decimal

DD. Multiply decimals

• 1 Estimate products of decimals
• 2 Complete the decimal multiplication sentence using grids
• 3 Multiply decimals using grids
• 4 Multiply two decimals: where does the decimal point go?
• 5 Multiply decimals using area models
• 6 Multiply two decimals: products up to hundredths
• 7 Multiply two decimals: products up to thousandths
• 8 Decimal multiplication: compare products up to hundredths
• 9 Decimal multiplication: compare products up to thousandths

EE. Divide decimals by powers of ten

• 1 Divide by powers of ten
• 2 Decimal division patterns over increasing place values
• 3 Divide by a power of ten: with exponents
• 4 Multiply and divide by a power of ten: with exponents
• 5 Divide by a power of ten with decimals: find the missing number
• 6 Divide by 0.1 or 0.01

FF. Divide decimals

• 1 Estimate decimal quotients
• 2 Divide decimals using blocks: complete the equation
• 3 Divide decimals using area models: complete the equation
• 4 Divide decimals by whole numbers without adding zeros
• 5 Division with decimal quotients
• 6 Division with decimal quotients and rounding
• 7 Division with decimal quotients: word problems
• • New! Divide by decimals using place value
• 8 Divide by decimals without adding zeros
• 9 Divide by decimals

GG. Mixed operations: decimals

• 1 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals
• 2 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals: word problems
• 3 Equations with mixed operations: true or false

HH. Money and time

• 1 Add and subtract money amounts
• 2 Add and subtract money: word problems
• 3 Add and subtract money: multi-step word problems
• 4 Multiply money amounts
• 5 Multiply money amounts: word problems
• 6 Multiply money amounts: multi-step word problems
• 7 Divide money amounts
• 8 Divide money amounts: word problems
• 9 Price lists
• 10 Unit prices
• 11 Find the number of each type of coin
• 12 Convert time units

II. Customary units of measurement

• 1 Compare and convert customary units of length
• 2 Compare and convert customary units of weight
• 3 Compare and convert customary units of volume
• 4 Compare and convert customary units
• 5 Conversion tables - customary units
• 6 Compare customary units by multiplying
• 7 Convert customary units involving fractions
• 8 Convert mixed customary units
• 9 Add and subtract mixed customary units
• 10 Multi-step problems with customary unit conversions

JJ. Metric units of measurement

• 1 Compare and convert metric units of length
• 2 Compare and convert metric units of mass
• 3 Compare and convert metric units of volume
• 4 Compare and convert metric units
• 5 Conversion tables - metric units
• 6 Convert metric mixed units
• 7 Add and subtract metric mixed units
• 8 Multi-step problems with metric unit conversions
• 9 Multi-step problems with customary or metric unit conversions

KK. Number patterns

• 1 Use a rule to complete a number pattern
• 2 Compare patterns
• 3 Complete an increasing number pattern
• 4 Complete a multiplication number pattern
• 5 Number patterns: word problems
• 6 Number patterns: mixed review

LL. Coordinate plane

• 1 Describe the coordinate plane
• 2 Objects on a coordinate plane
• 3 Graph points on a coordinate plane
• 4 Graph triangles and quadrilaterals
• 5 Graph points from a table
• 6 Use a rule to complete a table and a graph
• 7 Analyze graphed relationships
• 8 Coordinate planes as maps
• 9 Follow directions on a coordinate plane

MM. Variable expressions

• 1 Write variable expressions
• 2 Write variable expressions: word problems
• 3 Evaluate variable expressions
• 4 Write variable equations: word problems
• 5 Find a value using two-variable equations
• 6 Complete a table for a two-variable relationship
• 7 Complete a table from a graph
• 8 Graph patterns using rules
• 9 Graph a two-variable relationship
• 10 Write a two-variable equation

NN. Data and graphs

• 1 Interpret line plots with whole numbers
• 2 Create line plots with fractions
• 3 Create and interpret line plots with fractions
• 4 Create line graphs
• 5 Interpret line graphs
• 6 Create bar graphs
• 7 Interpret bar graphs
• 8 Interpret bar graphs: multi-step problems
• 9 Create frequency charts
• 10 Interpret frequency charts: one-step problems
• 11 Interpret frequency charts: multi-step problems
• 12 Create stem-and-leaf plots
• 13 Interpret stem-and-leaf plots
• 14 Create scatter plots
• 15 Interpret scatter plots
• 16 Predictions and trends in scatter plots

OO. Statistics

• 1 Find the mode
• 2 Find the mean
• 3 Find the median
• 4 Find the range
• 5 Mean: find the missing number
• 6 Median: find the missing number
• 7 Range: find the missing number
• 8 Interpret charts and graphs to find the mode
• 9 Interpret charts and graphs to find the mean
• 10 Interpret charts and graphs to find the median
• 11 Interpret charts and graphs to find the range

PP. Triangles

• 1 Acute, obtuse, and right triangles
• 2 Scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles
• 3 Classify triangles

QQ. Quadrilaterals

• 1 Parallel sides in quadrilaterals
• 2 Identify parallelograms
• 3 Identify trapezoids
• 4 Identify rectangles
• 5 Identify rhombuses
• 6 Classify quadrilaterals
• • New! Pick all the names for a quadrilateral
• 7 Draw quadrilaterals
• 8 Identify the relationships between quadrilaterals
• 9 Describe relationships among quadrilaterals

RR. Polygons

• 1 Is it a polygon?
• 2 Number of sides in polygons
• 3 Regular and irregular polygons
• 4 Sort polygons into Venn diagrams
• 5 Properties of polygons

SS. Perimeter

• 1 Perimeter with whole number side lengths
• 2 Perimeter with decimal side lengths
• 3 Perimeter with fractional side lengths
• 4 Perimeter of figures on grids
• 1 Area of squares and rectangles
• 2 Area of rectangles with fractions
• 3 Area of rectangles with fractions and mixed numbers
• 4 Area of compound figures
• 5 Area between two rectangles
• 6 Area of figures on grids
• 7 Area and perimeter: word problems
• 1 Volume of irregular figures made of unit cubes
• 2 Volume of rectangular prisms made of unit cubes: expressions
• 3 Volume of rectangular prisms made of unit cubes
• 4 Volume of rectangular prisms made of unit cubes: word problems
• 5 Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms
• 6 Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms: word problems
• 7 Compare volumes and dimensions of rectangular prisms: word problems
• 8 Volume of compound figures
• 9 Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms with decimal side lengths
• 10 Compare and apply cubic units

VV. Financial literacy

• 1 Income and payroll taxes: understanding pay stubs
• 2 Income and payroll taxes: word problems
• 3 Sales and property taxes: word problems
• 4 Identify types of taxes
• 5 Understand gross and net income
• 6 Calculate gross and net income
• 7 Identify advantages and disadvantages of payment methods
• 8 Evaluate payment methods
• 9 Reading financial records
• 10 Keeping financial records
• 11 Balance a budget
• 12 Adjust a budget

Fifth grade lessons

These lessons help you brush up on important math topics and prepare you to dive into skill practice!

Number sense

• Place value
• Prime and composite numbers
• Prime factorization
• Greatest common factor
• Least common multiple

Multiplication

• Multiplying multiples of 10
• Estimating products
• Area model multiplication
• Partial products
• Lattice multiplication
• Multiplying by 1-digit numbers
• Multiplying by 2-digit numbers
• Multiplying by 3-digit numbers
• Long multiplication
• Dividing multiples of 10
• Estimating quotients
• Partial quotients
• Area model division
• Dividing by 1-digit numbers
• Dividing by 2-digit numbers
• Long division

Exponents and powers of 10

• Powers of 10

Properties and mixed operations

• The distributive property
• Order of operations
• Fractions overview
• Understanding fractions
• Fraction area models
• Fractions on a number line
• Fractions of a set
• Equivalent fractions
• Comparing fractions
• Least common denominator
• Simplest form
• Mixed numbers and improper fractions
• Fractions as division

Adding fractions

• Adding fractions with like denominators
• Adding fractions with unlike denominators
• Adding mixed numbers

Subtracting fractions

• Subtracting fractions with like denominators
• Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
• Subtracting mixed numbers
• Multiplying fractions
• Multiplying fractions and whole numbers
• Multiplying mixed numbers
• Multiplication as scaling

Dividing fractions

• Dividing fractions and mixed numbers
• Dividing fractions by whole numbers
• Dividing whole numbers by fractions
• Reciprocals
• Fractions and decimals
• Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents
• Decimal place value
• Writing decimals in expanded form
• Writing decimals in word form
• Equivalent decimals
• Comparing decimals
• Rounding decimals

Adding and subtracting decimals

• Adding decimals
• Subtracting decimals
• Multiplying decimals
• Multiplying decimals by powers of 10
• Multiplying decimals by whole numbers
• Dividing decimals
• Dividing decimals by powers of 10
• Dividing decimals by whole numbers
• Parallel and perpendicular lines
• Types of angles
• Measuring angles with a protractor
• Types of triangles
• Types of quadrilaterals
• Parallelograms
• Regular polygons
• Area of rectangles
• Area of compound shapes
• Volume of rectangular prisms

Data and measurement

• Metric units of measurement
• Converting metric units
• Customary units of measurement
• Converting customary units
• Frequency tables

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The 5 Best Homework Help Websites (Free and Paid!)

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Listen: we know homework isn’t fun, but it is a good way to reinforce the ideas and concepts you’ve learned in class. But what if you’re really struggling with your homework assignments?

If you’ve looked online for a little extra help with your take-home assignments, you’ve probably stumbled across websites claiming to provide the homework help and answers students need to succeed . But can homework help sites really make a difference? And if so, which are the best homework help websites you can use? 

Below, we answer these questions and more about homework help websites–free and paid. We’ll go over: 

• The basics of homework help websites
• The cost of homework help websites 
• The five best homework websites out there 
• The pros and cons of using these websites for homework help 
• The line between “learning” and “cheating” when using online homework help 
• Tips for getting the most out of a homework help website

So let’s get started! 

The Basics About Homework Help Websites–Free and Paid

Homework help websites are designed to help you complete your homework assignments, plain and simple. 

What Makes a Homework Help Site Worth Using

Most of the best sites allow users to ask questions and then provide an answer (or multiple possible answers) and explanation in seconds. In some instances, you can even send a photo of a particular assignment or problem instead of typing the whole thing out! 

Homework help sites also offer more than just help answering homework questions. Common services provided are Q&A with experts, educational videos, lectures, practice tests and quizzes, learning modules, math solving tools, and proofreading help. Homework help sites can also provide textbook solutions (i.e. answers to problems in tons of different textbooks your school might be using), one-on-one tutoring, and peer-to-peer platforms that allow you to discuss subjects you’re learning about with your fellow students. 

And best of all, nearly all of them offer their services 24/7, including tutoring! 

What You Should Should Look Out For

When it comes to homework help, there are lots–and we mean lots –of scam sites out there willing to prey on desperate students. Before you sign up for any service, make sure you read reviews to ensure you’re working with a legitimate company. 

A word to the wise: the more a company advertises help that veers into the territory of cheating, the more likely it is to be a scam. The best homework help websites are going to help you learn the concepts you’ll need to successfully complete your homework on your own. (We’ll go over the difference between “homework help” and “cheating” a little later!) 

You don't need a golden piggy bank to use homework help websites. Some provide low or no cost help for students like you!

How Expensive Are the Best Homework Help Websites?

First of all, just because a homework help site costs money doesn’t mean it’s a good service. Likewise, just because a homework help website is free doesn’t mean the help isn’t high quality. To find the best websites, you have to take a close look at the quality and types of information they provide! 

When it comes to paid homework help services, the prices vary pretty widely depending on the amount of services you want to subscribe to. Subscriptions can cost anywhere from $2 to $150 dollars per month, with the most expensive services offering several hours of one-on-one tutoring with a subject expert per month.

The 5 Best Homework Help Websites 

So, what is the best homework help website you can use? The answer is that it depends on what you need help with. 

The best homework help websites are the ones that are reliable and help you learn the material. They don’t just provide answers to homework questions–they actually help you learn the material. 

That’s why we’ve broken down our favorite websites into categories based on who they’re best for . For instance, the best website for people struggling with math might not work for someone who needs a little extra help with science, and vice versa. 

Keep reading to find the best homework help website for you! 

Best Free Homework Help Site: Khan Academy

• Price: Free!
• Best for: Practicing tough material 

Not only is Khan Academy free, but it’s full of information and can be personalized to suit your needs. When you set up your account , you choose which courses you need to study, and Khan Academy sets up a personal dashboard of instructional videos, practice exercises, and quizzes –with both correct and incorrect answer explanations–so you can learn at your own pace. 

As an added bonus, it covers more course topics than many other homework help sites, including several AP classes.

Runner Up: Brainly.com offers a free service that allows you to type in questions and get answers and explanations from experts. The downside is that you’re limited to two answers per question and have to watch ads. 

Best Paid Homework Help Site: Chegg

• Price: $14.95 to $19.95 per month
• Best for: 24/7 homework assistance  

This service has three main parts . The first is Chegg Study, which includes textbook solutions, Q&A with subject experts, flashcards, video explanations, a math solver, and writing help. The resources are thorough, and reviewers state that Chegg answers homework questions quickly and accurately no matter when you submit them.  

Chegg also offers textbook rentals for students who need access to textbooks outside of their classroom. Finally, Chegg offers Internship and Career Advice for students who are preparing to graduate and may need a little extra help with the transition out of high school. 

Another great feature Chegg provides is a selection of free articles geared towards helping with general life skills, like coping with stress and saving money. Chegg’s learning modules are comprehensive, and they feature solutions to the problems in tons of different textbooks in a wide variety of subjects. 

Runner Up: Bartleby offers basically the same services as Chegg for $14.99 per month. The reason it didn’t rank as the best is based on customer reviews that say user questions aren’t answered quite as quickly on this site as on Chegg. Otherwise, this is also a solid choice!

Best Site for Math Homework Help: Photomath

• Price: Free (or $59.99 per year for premium services) 
• Best for: Explaining solutions to math problems

This site allows you to t ake a picture of a math problem, and instantly pulls up a step-by-step solution, as well as a detailed explanation of the concept. Photomath also includes animated videos that break down mathematical concepts to help you better understand and remember them. 

The basic service is free, but for an additional fee you can get extra study tools and learn additional strategies for solving common math problems.

Runner Up: KhanAcademy offers in-depth tutorials that cover complex math topics for free, but you won’t get the same tailored help (and answers!) that Photomath offers. 

Best Site for English Homework Help: Princeton Review Academic Tutoring

• Price: $40 to $153 per month, depending on how many hours of tutoring you want 
• Best for: Comprehensive and personalized reading and writing help 

While sites like Grammarly and Sparknotes help you by either proofreading what you write via an algorithm or providing book summaries, Princeton Review’s tutors provide in-depth help with vocabulary, literature, essay writing and development, proofreading, and reading comprehension. And unlike other services, you’ll have the chance to work with a real person to get help. 

The best part is that you can get on-demand English (and ESL) tutoring from experts 24/7. That means you can get help whenever you need it, even if you’re pulling an all-nighter! 

This is by far the most expensive homework site on this list, so you’ll need to really think about what you need out of a homework help website before you commit. One added benefit is that the subscription covers over 80 other subjects, including AP classes, which can make it a good value if you need lots of help!  

Best Site for STEM Homework Help: Studypool

• Best for: Science homework help
• Price: Varies; you’ll pay for each question you submit

When it comes to science homework help, there aren’t a ton of great resources out there. The best of the bunch is Studypool, and while it has great reviews, there are some downsides as well. 

Let’s start with the good stuff. Studypool offers an interesting twist on the homework help formula. After you create a free account, you can submit your homework help questions, and tutors will submit bids to answer your questions. You’ll be able to select the tutor–and price point–that works for you, then you’ll pay to have your homework question answered. You can also pay a small fee to access notes, lectures, and other documents that top tutors have uploaded. 

The downside to Studypool is that the pricing is not transparent . There’s no way to plan for how much your homework help will cost, especially if you have lots of questions! Additionally, it’s not clear how tutors are selected, so you’ll need to be cautious when you choose who you’d like to answer your homework questions.  

What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Homework Help Sites?

Homework help websites can be a great resource if you’re struggling in a subject, or even if you just want to make sure that you’re really learning and understanding topics and ideas that you’re interested in. But, there are some possible drawbacks if you don’t use these sites responsibly. 

We’ll go over the good–and the not-so-good–aspects of getting online homework help below. 

3 Pros of Using Homework Help Websites 

First, let’s take a look at the benefits. 

#1: Better Grades Beyond Homework

This is a big one! Getting outside help with your studies can improve your understanding of concepts that you’re learning, which translates into better grades when you take tests or write essays. 

Remember: homework is designed to help reinforce the concepts you learned in class. If you just get easy answers without learning the material behind the problems, you may not have the tools you need to be successful on your class exams…or even standardized tests you’ll need to take for college. 

#2: Convenience

One of the main reasons that online homework help is appealing is because it’s flexible and convenient. You don’t have to go to a specific tutoring center while they’re open or stay after school to speak with your teacher. Instead, you can access helpful resources wherever you can access the internet, whenever you need them.

This is especially true if you tend to study at off hours because of your extracurriculars, work schedule, or family obligations. Sites that offer 24/7 tutoring can give you the extra help you need if you can’t access the free resources that are available at your school. 

#3: Variety

Not everyone learns the same way. Maybe you’re more of a visual learner, but your teacher mostly does lectures. Or maybe you learn best by listening and taking notes, but you’re expected to learn something just from reading the textbook . 

One of the best things about online homework help is that it comes in a variety of forms. The best homework help sites offer resources for all types of learners, including videos, practice activities, and even one-on-one discussions with real-life experts. 

This variety can also be a good thing if you just don’t really resonate with the way a concept is being explained (looking at you, math textbooks!).

Not so fast. There are cons to homework help websites, too. Get to know them below!

3 Cons of Using Homework Help Websites 

Now, let’s take a look at the drawbacks of online homework help. 

#1: Unreliable Info

This can be a real problem. In addition to all the really good homework help sites, there are a whole lot of disreputable or unreliable sites out there. The fact of the matter is that some homework help sites don’t necessarily hire people who are experts in the subjects they’re talking about. In those cases, you may not be getting the accurate, up-to-date, and thorough information you need.

Additionally, even the great sites may not be able to answer all of your homework questions. This is especially true if the site uses an algorithm or chatbot to help students…or if you’re enrolled in an advanced or college-level course. In these cases, working with your teacher or school-provided tutors are probably your best option. 

#2: No Clarification

This depends on the service you use, of course. But the majority of them provide free or low-cost help through pre-recorded videos. Watching videos or reading info online can definitely help you with your homework… but you can’t ask questions or get immediate feedback if you need it .

#3: Potential For Scamming 

Like we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of homework help websites out there, and lots of them are scams. The review comments we read covered everything from outdated or wrong information, to misleading claims about the help provided, to not allowing people to cancel their service after signing up. 

No matter which site you choose to use, make sure you research and read reviews before you sign up–especially if it’s a paid service! 

When Does “Help” Become “Cheating”?

Admittedly, whether using homework help websites constitutes cheating is a bit of a grey area. For instance, is it “help” when a friend reads your essay for history class and corrects your grammar, or is it “cheating”? The truth is, not everyone agrees on when “help” crosses the line into “cheating .” When in doubt, it can be a good idea to check with your teacher to see what they think about a particular type of help you want to get. 

That said, a general rule of thumb to keep in mind is to make sure that the assignment you turn in for credit is authentically yours . It needs to demonstrate your own thoughts and your own current abilities. Remember: the point of every homework assignment is to 1) help you learn something, and 2) show what you’ve learned. 

So if a service answers questions or writes essays for you, there’s a good chance using it constitutes cheating. 

Here’s an example that might help clarify the difference for you. Brainstorming essay ideas with others or looking online for inspiration is “help” as long as you write the essay yourself. Having someone read it and give you feedback about what you need to change is also help, provided you’re the one that makes the changes later. 

But copying all or part of an essay you find online or having someone write (or rewrite) the whole thing for you would be “cheating.” The same is true for other subjects. Ultimately, if you’re not generating your own work or your own answers, it’s probably cheating.

5 Tips for Finding the Best Homework Help Websites for You

Now that you know some of our favorite homework help websites, free and paid, you can start doing some additional research on your own to decide which services might work best for you! Here are some top tips for choosing a homework help website. 

Tip 1: Decide How You Learn Best 

Before you decide which site or sites you’re going to use for homework help, y ou should figure out what kind of learning style works for you the most. Are you a visual learner? Then choose a site that uses lots of videos to help explain concepts. If you know you learn best by actually doing tasks, choose a site that provides lots of practice exercises.

Tip 2: Determine Which Subjects You Need Help With

Just because a homework help site is good overall doesn’t mean that it’s equally good for every subject. If you only need help in math, choose a site that specializes in that area. But if history is where you’re struggling, a site that specializes in math won’t be much help. So make sure to choose a site that you know provides high-quality help in the areas you need it most. 

Tip 3: Decide How Much One-On-One Help You Need 

This is really about cost-effectiveness. If you learn well on your own by reading and watching videos, a free site like Khan Academy is a good choice. But if you need actual tutoring, or to be able to ask questions and get personalized answers from experts, a paid site that provides that kind of service may be a better option.

Tip 4: Set a Budget

If you decide you want to go with a paid homework help website, set a budget first . The prices for sites vary wildly, and the cost to use them can add up quick. 

Tip 5: Read the Reviews

Finally, it’s always a good idea to read actual reviews written by the people using these homework sites. You’ll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly of what the users’ experiences have been. This is especially true if you intend to subscribe to a paid service. You’ll want to make sure that users think it’s worth the price overall!

What’s Next?

If you want to get good grades on your homework, it’s a good idea to learn how to tackle it strategically. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of each assignment…and boost your grades in the process.

Doing well on homework assignments is just one part of getting good grades. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about getting great grades in high school in this article.

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