Academic Tools
Category: MMS_Academic Tools
Published on Saturday, 25 June 2011
Written by Paul Webster
(AR, Star Testing, Accelerated Math, etc)
(A Credible Source For Research and Info)
- SweetSearch: A variety of Search Engines for kids.
- FindingDulcinea: Great Web Research Resources
- Format Guidelines: MMS rules for layout and format on almost all standard writing assignments completed by computers.
- AR BookFinder: Lookup books available on AR. Check their reading levels. Find recommendations. This doesn't necessarily mean we own the book but it is a great tool to help you choose appropriate books for your own ZPD level.
- MMS Library Catalog: Only available from inside network, not from home.
- Citations: How to properly site sources of information for research projects in the MLA format.
- MLA Style Guide For Middle Schoolers: Good Examples. Citation Details.
- LibreOffice.org: This open-source office suite can be downloaded legally for free if you need office software at home. It is compatible with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc. It is also compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Learning Sites For Fun:
Try these at home after you get your work done.
- Figure This! - Fun math puzzles for the family
- Calculation Nation - from NCTM
