How to Get Free Homework Help for Your Child

The beginning of a brand-new school year brings hopes of academic success and achievement. Getting your child properly prepared is important. Since completing homework assignments is part of what will be required during the classroom learning process, understanding where to locate adequate resources for help is extremely pivotal. If you want to find qualified homework help for your child, but don't want to spend money, there are some free options you can take advantage of.

Things You'll Need

• Homework hotline
• Online study community
• Volunteer tutor
• Online homework help chat room
• Study group

Instructions

1. Call a homework hotline. This is a telephone number that students can call to ask for assistance for homework assignments, such as math problems, reading, science and more. Many school districts and independent schools offer this service for free. Call your child's school or teacher to find out if a homework hotline is available.

2. Try an online study community. An online study community usually consists of educators, parents and students who ask for or provide help for homework-related questions and issues. An example of this is cramster.com, where high school students and their parents can join a community that works to aid others with homework assistance. As a matter of safety, supervise your child's activities while using community sites and never divulge any personal identifying information, such as your full name and mailing address.

3. Seek out a volunteer tutor. Some individuals volunteer their services for free to help students at individual schools or in individual school systems. Contact your child's teacher to recommend a volunteer tutor who can assist with homework assignments. Make sure that this person has been properly screened first and that there is adequate supervision while your child is working with their tutor.

4. Look for homework help chat rooms online. These are places where students can get live help with homework. To find a listing of homework help chat groups, visit the following website address: http://www.chatmag.com/topics/education/homework.html. Always make certain that your child is supervised when using an online chat room to avoid the possibility of safety risks. You should be the one who registers, using a password that only you know, so that your child cannot utilize the chat room without you having to log in.

5. Get your child involved in an after-school study group. This is most helpful for older students, such as high-schoolers. In a study group, students can meet with others in their peer group or class and work together to do homework and study for tests. Call your child's school to find out about supervised study groups that meet on campus.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay involved in your child's progress. Know the background of anyone working with your child. Make sure your child is always supervised.

References

• Cramster.com
• A Comprehensive List of Homework Help Chat Rooms on IRC and the Internet
• The Importance of Homework Study Groups for Children

Resources

• Study Skills: How to Study