Study Skills
How-To-Study: learn study skills
http://www.how-to-study.com/
Academic Standardized Testing Practice
Practice test for the Ohio Achievement Test: Practice Achievement Tests for students.
http://ode.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=216&TopicRelationID=222
Homework Help
KID INFO: Math, Science, History, Geography, Art & Music, Career Exploration, Educational Videos, Explore Space, Explore Animals, watch really cool educational videos and more.
http://www.kidinfo.com/
Quiz Hub: Spelling, Multiplication Facts, U.S. Map, States & Capitals, educational learning games. http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
Cool Math: Math practice & learning.
http://www.coolmath.com/
The Math Page: basic arithmetic.
http://www.themathpage.com/
Algebra Basics: step-by-step visual and verbal tutorials for Algebra basics.
http://www.algebasics.com/
Know It Now: Online help from an Ohio librarian
http://www.knowitnow.org
World Exploration
Discovery School: Explore and learn about the world
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/
Career Exploration
The Fun Works: Explore careers through fun games. Learn which academic classes to take for various careers. Explore careers in music, law, medicine, technology, art, design, and sports. http://www.thefunworks.org/
College Planning
Know How 2 Go Ohio: Steps to guide you in planning for college
http://www.knowhow2goohio.org/
Student Aid on the Web: Planning ahead for college and preparing for college as you transfer to high School.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Think College Early: Toolbox for long-term college planning. http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/early/edlite-toolbox.html
College.gov: Explore why other first-generation college students went to college. http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
Explore: 8th graders can take the Explore assessment to help with planning high school courses, to prepare for the ACT, or to choose a career path.
http://www.act.org/explore/
Local Partnerships
Ronald McDonald House: visit RMH’s website.
http://www.rmhcincinnati.org/
Educational Talent Search students partner with the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati each year by contributing aluminum cans tabs. The can tabs are sold by the Ronald McDonald House to raise money to support their house. Ronald McDonald Charities of Greater Cincinnati provides a supportive “home away from home” for families and their children who are receiving treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center or other area hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay.