As the 24-25 school year is kicking off and we are again made to complete essays, math assignments, and more, it is reasonable to want to know if some sites can help aid this process. While many sites like ChatGPT and Photomath are banned because they do all of the work for you and you don’t end up learning anything, the websites listed here do not do everything for you, they simply assist you in your processes.
Website #1: RhymeZone (https://www.rhymezone.com)
RhymeZone, a safe haven for poets and wannabe rappers alike. With RhymeZone you can simply input a word and see what rhymes with it. For words that don’t rhyme with very much, it will also show you near rhymes that usually sound close enough. This website is very helpful for writing poems and I’ve also found that this website helps with inspiration.
Website #2: Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org)
While most people I know don’t enjoy receiving Khan Academy assignments, Khan Academy is a great resource to brush up on topics you may have forgotten about. The website offers free lessons and exercises in various levels of math, English, science, and more. Their website even features lessons on internet safety and financial literacy, skills not typically taught in core classes. Additionally, Khan Academy also offers free SAT prep courses.
Website #3: Remove Background from Image (remove.bg)
Out of all the websites on this list, this one is definitely the simplest. The title of the website is pretty self-explanatory as to what it does. You can simply upload an image to the website and it will remove the background from it within seconds. This tool is a lifesaver when you want to add images to presentations but all of the copyright-free images are those pesky pngs that aren’t actually transparent and have a white or checkered background, just plug the image into remove.bg and the image can go into your presentation seamlessly.
Website #4: School Timer (https://schooltimer.glitch.me)
This website shows how much time is left in each period of the day as well as the percentage of the school day and school year that has been completed. It also shows which day of the six-day cycle we are on and the timer can be adjusted for half-day schedules as well. Alongside being a school timer it also shows the lunch menu and weather for the day. This website is incredibly helpful to quickly know how much time you have left when doing independent work in class.
Website #5: Word Counter (https://wordcounter.net)
While Google Docs does have a word counter, this website does more than just count the words, sentences, and paragraphs in your writing. This website also tells you the reading level of your writing and how long it would take to read and speak (This feature is very helpful for speeches and presentations). This website also conducts a grammar and spell check and if you sign up for a free account you can set writing goals and access a lot of other cool features that can help you with your writing.
In summary, while schoolwork can certainly be difficult, some websites can help with activities like writing, math, and giving presentations without doing all the work for you and disobeying the school rules.
