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Buying guides for learning apps, STEM and coding kits, reading and math programs, curricula, test prep, online courses and study tools, for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and adult learners.
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From first letters to professional certificates. Each section starts with the learner and what they need to learn.
Early learning
Preschool, pre-reading and early math
Reading & math
Phonics, reading programs, math practice
STEM & coding
Coding, robotics, science and engineering kits
Languages
Language apps, courses and tutors
Homeschool
Curricula, planning and co-ops
Test prep
SAT, ACT, AP, graduate and licensing exams
Online courses & adult learning
Courses, certificates and skills
Study tools & classroom
Calculators, devices, supplies and teacher tools
Learning support
Dyslexia, ADHD and learning differences
Arts & music learning
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AP Exam Prep Resources: How to Choose
AP exam prep
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Bilingual Resources for Children: Books, Apps and Family Tools
Bilingual learning
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Coding Bootcamp Outcomes: What to Check Before Enrolling
Bootcamp outcomes
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Decodable Reader Series: Bob Books, UFLI and Flyleaf
Early reading
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Which Graphing Calculator for the SAT, ACT and AP Exams?
Calculators
Learning Products questions, answered
Does the U.S. Department of Education accredit online high schools?
No. The department recognizes accreditors for postsecondary education. For a K–12 school's state approval and diploma options, contact the relevant state education agency.
Read: Accredited Online High Schools →What is the best place to start preparing for an AP Exam?
Open the exact course and exam page, read its Course and Exam Description, and ask your teacher which AP Classroom practice is available for your class.
Read: AP Exam Prep Resources →What is a dual language learner?
Head Start uses the term for a child learning in two languages, including children learning English while continuing to develop a home language.
Read: Bilingual Resources for Children →What coding bootcamp outcome numbers should I ask for?
Ask for completion, employment and salary measures, plus the cohort size, who was seeking work and the period after graduation that the report covers.
Read: Coding Bootcamp Outcomes →What makes a book decodable?
Most words use sound-letter relationships the learner has already been taught. UFLI defines decodable text as having a high proportion, about 80 to 90 percent, of words with previously taught sound-symbol relationships.
Read: Decodable Reader Series →Do I need my own calculator for the digital SAT?
Not necessarily. The testing app includes a Desmos graphing calculator, but you may bring an approved handheld calculator if you prefer.
Read: Which Graphing Calculator for the SAT, ACT and AP Exams? →Learning outcomes over screen time
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The learning products index
- 01Early learningPreschool and kindergarten learning: letter and number skills, early reading apps, learning kits and screen-time limits.3 pages
- 02Reading & mathReading programs and phonics, comprehension, math curricula and practice apps, tutoring and catch-up help.4 pages
- 03STEM & codingCoding apps and courses, robotics kits, science kits, microscopes, engineering and electronics sets.4 pages
- 04LanguagesLanguage-learning apps, structured courses, online tutors, immersion and bilingual resources for kids.2 pages
- 05HomeschoolHomeschool curricula by subject and philosophy, planners, record keeping, state requirements and online schools.3 pages
- 06Test prepPrep books, courses and practice tests for the SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and professional exams.4 pages
- 07Online courses & adult learningOnline course platforms, professional certificates, bootcamps, MOOCs and skills learning for adults.3 pages
- 08Study tools & classroomGraphing calculators, student laptops and tablets, note-taking tools, flashcard apps, classroom supplies and teacher resources.4 pages
- 09Learning supportStructured literacy, assistive reading and writing tools, executive-function aids and working with schools.2 pages
- 010Arts & music learningArt kits and curricula, music lessons and learning instruments, and creative learning for kids and adults.1 page