Homework apps

With the new academic year having begun and schools in a hurry to make good the pandemic learning loss, children are struggling to cope with homework and assignments. We recommend four apps to help children cope with homework, writes Poornima Dilip

Brainly

This app which describes itself as a “knowledge-sharing community where 350 million students and experts put their heads together to crack the toughest homework questions”, lives up to its promise. It provides in-depth step-by-step explanations of popular K-12 questions with the additional feature of live tutor chats during which questions are answered in real-time by vetted experts. Brainly also allows students to chat directly with tutors, ask follow-up questions, and receive explanations through images, equations, diagrams, etc. Students can also scan a text question or equation and post it online to get instant answers. Moreover, the app hosts a good collection of engaging videos.

Chegg
This app is a one-stop solution for homework help and exams prep. It has a massive library of Q&As — 60 million — in math, business, physics, engineering, chemistry, among other subjects. Students can click a photo of questions and submit it to Chegg experts who will send detailed answers in less than 30 minutes. The app assures students of 24/7 assistance. 

Socratic
This app by Google covers all major subjects including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, biology, chemistry, physics, history, and literature. Students can access both text and video explanations. There’s also provision to use your voice or phone camera to connect with online resources. The app is designed by teachers and subject experts who have provided a vast library of resources to enable students to complete homework projects on a mind-boggling range of topics.

Tutorbin
This app developed by Gurgaon-based Vashp Buddy Pvt. Ltd offers several online tutoring options. Children have the option to attend live sessions 24/7 offered by experts. A team of 65,000 expert tutors offer lessons in over 250 subjects. Real-time guidance enables timely completion of homework assignments and projects.