Free Study Tools for Students Learning at Home (No Sign-Up)

When a student is learning at home, whether during homebound instruction, while recovering from an illness, or just between school days, short and focused practice makes a big difference. Students who keep reviewing what they learned in each lesson walk into the next session ready to build on it instead of starting over.

To help, our team at Einstein Tutoring built a set of free study tools through TutorLoop, our free K-12 study app. They work in any web browser, with no account, no download and no ads, so families and teachers can share them with students right away.

1. Flashcard Maker

Students paste their terms and definitions, then flip through cards and sort them into "got it" and "still learning." Saying the answer before flipping is a form of active recall, one of the most effective ways to remember new material. Cards can also be printed for offline practice. Try the free Flashcard Maker.

2. Times Tables Quiz

Younger students can practice multiplication facts from 1 to 12 in a calm practice mode with no timer, or try a 60-second challenge once they feel confident. Missed facts come back at the end so students can practice just those. Try the free Times Tables Quiz.

3. Study Schedule Maker

Students enter a test date, the topics on the test and how many minutes they can study each day. The tool builds a day-by-day plan with learning days, review days, a practice test and a light review the day before. This is especially helpful for students whose schedules are shaped by appointments or treatment, because they can mark the days they can't study. Try the free Study Schedule Maker.

4. GPA Calculator

High school students can add their classes, grades and credits to see both weighted and unweighted GPA, with honors and AP classes included. It's a simple way to see where things stand before report cards. Try the free GPA Calculator.

Tips for parents and educators

• Keep practice short: 10 to 20 minutes of focused review is plenty on most days.

• Tie practice to the last lesson. Ask the student to make five flashcards from what they just learned.

• Plan around energy and appointments. Lighter days are fine, as long as there is a little review.

• Celebrate progress, like a faster times tables score or a finished study plan.

Learning at home because of a medical or mental health condition?

If a student can't attend school because of an illness, injury, hospitalization or treatment program, ask your school district about homebound instruction. Rules vary by state and district. Einstein Tutoring partners with school districts and facilities to provide certified teachers at home, in facilities, or live one-on-one virtual sessions.

You can find all of the tools in one place on the TutorLoop free study tools page.