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Live Homework Help — for Grades 4-12 & First 2 Years of College


Introduction | How to Access | System Requirements & Troubleshooting | For Parents & Teachers | Funding


 


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Please Note: You must enter your Library Card number and PIN to use this service.
 

Introduction

Ever wish you had a personal tutor who could:

  • Help you create a formula to solve a math word problem?

  • Explain a science concept so that it made sense?

  • Help conduct online research for your social studies report?

  • Demonstrate correct English sentence structure?

Now you do.

Live Homework Help gives students enrolled in grades 4- 12 or the first 2 years of college FREE assistance from certified tutors online. Use it as often as you need to and watch your grades improve!

  • English assistance: 1:00 - 10:00 PM, Daily

  • Spanish assistance: 1:00 - 7:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday
    (for math and science questions)

    See it in action - Video from CBS 5 News (Flash required)


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From home or other location outside the Library:

1. Bookmark this page for quick access to Live Homework Help

2. Click on the Live Homework Help icon above

3. Enter your name, Library Card barcode number, and PIN

4. Select your grade level and homework subject

5. Connect to a tutor in the online classroom for expert help

In the Library:

1. Log on to any reservable computer at King Library or any SJPL branch library

2. Select "Live Homework Help" from the menu of available programs

3. Select your grade level and homework subject

4. Connect to a tutor in the online classroom for expert help

Quick Guide to the Online Classroom Controls

System Requirements & Troubleshooting Back to top
  • PC with 300MHz processor or better, 128MB RAM or better

  • Windows Vista, XP, or 2000; Internet Explorer browser (6.0 or higher) or Firefox browser (2.0 or higher)

  • Mac OS X; Safari or Firefox browsers (2.0 or higher)

  • Internet connection - 56K minimum speed

  • Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor

  • Flash Player 8 plug-in

    Technical FAQs


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Funding

Supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library services under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), Live Homework Help is being provided through a partnership between the California State Library and the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System.

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This page last updated October 09, 2007 by the Web Team

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