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    5 Apps to Help Kids with Homework

    5 Apps to Help Kids with Homework

    Common Sense Media shares favorite apps that help kids with homework.

    By Common Sense Media

        
    Flocabulary: Educational Hip-Hop for K-12 (Free to try)

    4 out of 5 stars
    Recommended age: 6 and older
    Catchy hip-hop songs and fun videos for memorable learning
    Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
         

    World Atlas HD ($1.99)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Recommended age: 8 and older 
    This fab tool provides the world at your fingertips.
    Device: iPad
         

    Arloon Geometry ($2.99)

    4 out of 5 stars
    Recommended age: 10 and older 
    Shape up spatial skills with this augmented reality tool.
    Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Windows Phone
         



    How Stuff Works (Free)

    4 out of 5 stars
    Recommended age: 12 and older 
    Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly
    Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Andriod, Apps for Windows, Windows Phone
         

    Yup — Homework Help With Math and Chemistry Tutors (Free trial, then subscription-based)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Recommended age: 13 and older 
    Live tutors help tweens and teens with math and science.
    Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

        

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