Homework Rescue is one-to-one homework help from online tutors for grades 3-12.
- 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Available in English and Spanish
- Free
- Connect in any metro public library or from any other computer with your library card.
Anoka County Library
Carver County Library
Dakota County Library
Hennepin County Library
Ramsey County Library
St Paul Public Library
Scott County Library
Washington County Library
Online Homework Services:
All core subject areas for grades 3-12 are covered.
- Live Help--Students receive live one-to-one homework assistance from a Brainfuse-certified tutor. Tutors are trained not to simply provide answers but to help students master the homework assignment’s underlying academic concepts.
- Skills Building--Designed for students who have academic needs that extend beyond homework help. Students are connected with a live tutor in a one-to-one session. Tutors utilize state-aligned lessons to help students master key academic concepts. Lessons are arranged sequentially and students can work through topics systematically.
- Writing Lab--Ideal for students who require extended analysis of their term papers or any other piece of writing. This service provides a level of analysis that is not possible during a live tutoring session. Writing is submitted through a secure file-sharing feature and students receive feed back within 24 hours. This service is to provide writing analysis – it is not an editing service.
- 24/7 Center--Ideal for students who have questions outside 1:00-11:00 pm service hours or who require a detailed, structured explanation of a difficult academic concept. Students can submit academic questions (attach supporting documents if necessary) any time of day and receive an extended response from a tutor within 24 hours.
- Test Center--24-hour access to a library of state-aligned tests for grades 3-12. After a test is completed students receive a customized learning plan. Students can choose to share their learning plan with a tutor for more focused skills building. Students can track progress by checking prior test results. Sample standardized tests and skills quizzes are currently available for the SAT and will soon be available for the ACT, GED and US Citizenship Test.
- Language Lab--Connect with a language tutor for help with your foreign language class. This feature is currently available only of for Spanish.
- FlashBulb™--Create and share flashcards, tests, and games.
- Adult Learners--Use the live one-on-one academic coaching service, practice test center (GED, Citizenship, etc), Microsoft Office Help (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), resume writing and career resources.
Qualified Tutors in a Safe Environment
Homework Rescue is powered by Brainfuse. Brainfuse certified tutors are US-based with a 4-year degree and teaching experience. Tutor training and curricula based on MN state standards.Tutors undergo the same background check process mandated by most school districts in Minnesota with respect to any individuals who interact with students. Tutors do not have access to any student information. COPPA/CIPA-compliant.
Please note that Homework Rescue will be closed for the following holidays in 2012:
- January 16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- February 18 - 20 (President's Day Weekend)
- April 24 (Easter Sunday)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- November 22 - 25 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
- December 24 - 25 (Christmas)
- December 31 - January 1