High School Student Resources

Ace Your Test

Taking a big test like the SAT, ACT, or GED is a huge step in furthering your education and career goals.

Even though it’s a huge step, it doesn’t have to be a huge headache. You just need to prepare the right way.

Practice Tests

One of the best ways to prepare for your exam is to take a practice test. A practice test will help you get used to the testing format, and you’ll get an idea of what topics you need to work on and which ones you know pretty well.

Check out our free practice tests below!

Math Cram Sheets

Math is often the most dreaded subject when it comes to taking tests. There are so many different formulas to learn and definitions to remember!

To make your studying easy, we’ve compiled formulas, graphs, definitions, and conversions in a quick and easy cram sheet. Check them out below!

More Studying Resources

If you need some extra help studying, we’ve got you covered! From exam checklists and text anxiety tips to app recommendations and studying advice, Mometrix Academy is full of resources to help you make the most of your studying.

Here are just a couple of examples:

Exam Day Checklist

An exam day checklist with sections for essentials, planning, dressing for success, and review tips, each with checkboxes for related tasks. A red "Free PDF" banner is at the bottom left.

Exam Day Checklist

Using a checklist is one of the best ways to help you keep track of what needs to be done.

It keeps you organized and focused, so you can approach test day with confidence!

47 Apps and Websites for Studying

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47 Apps and Websites for Studying

Studying doesn’t have to be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming.

This PDF is packed with resources to help elevate your study sessions and improve how you learn!

Resources for College Success

Preparing for College

As you finish up your final years of high school, the college application process looms closer and closer—and it can start to feel overwhelming. While it’s definitely a big deal, there are many tools, resources, and tips you can use to turn this from a daunting chore into an exciting opportunity!

There are many important questions to ask as you prepare for college. What major and career path should I follow? How does financial aid work? Should I take a gap year?

This article answers all of those questions and more, and is filled with free resources, including:

  • A guide to writing your college essay
  • A college application checklist
  • A printable calendar
  • A guide for improving focus
  • A scholarship tracker
  • And more!

Click below to get a head start on your college and career success!

Resources for Students with Disabilities

If you are a student with disabilities trying to navigate the college process, we know how complicated and confusing it can be. For many, it can seem like no matter how much you research, reach out, and request help, you will not be able to attend college as a “normal” student.

Fortunately, there are many incredibly helpful resources available to accommodate the needs of every student!

Written by Ben Willis, a college student with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type III, this article is full of several helpful resources that cover a wide range of common disabilities, including:

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Dyslexia
  • Epilepsy
  • Speech disorders
  • Blindness and visual impairments
  • Deafness and hearing impairments
  • Deafblindness
  • Mobility and dexterity impairments

Click below to learn more about what tools and resources are available for students with disabilities!

Reference Sheets

Sometimes, you just need a quick refresher on a particular topic—just to remind yourself of the details. Or, maybe you need a simple introduction to a topic so you can do a deep dive on it later.

Whichever boat you’re in, we have dozens of reference sheets covering a wide range of topics from math to science to social studies and more.

Here are just a few examples—you can find more reference sheets (and some other goodies) by visiting certain video pages:

Nouns

An infographic explaining different types of nouns: common nouns (girl, school), proper nouns (Thomas, Tennessee), and collective nouns (flock, team). Illustrations accompany examples.

Nouns

What is a noun? What are the different types of nouns? How do I make nouns plural?

This PDF answers all of these questions and more, walking you through several examples along the way!

Exponents and Roots

An infographic explaining exponents and roots using definitions, examples, and visuals such as equations and root symbols. Key terms include exponent, base, root, index, and radicand.

Exponents and Roots

What is a radicand? What is a radical symbol? How do I interpret exponents?

This PDF answers all of these questions and more, ensuring you can work with exponents and roots in any problem.

DNA vs. RNA

A comparison chart showing the differences between DNA and RNA, including structure, location, sugar, nitrogenous bases, and functions. Diagrams of DNA's double helix and RNA's single strand are included.

DNA vs. RNA

What’s do DNA and RNA stand for? What’s the difference between the two? What are mRNA and tRNA?

This PDF answers all of these questions and more, helping you recognize the distinct characteristics of each one.

Review Videos

Having someone explain a topic to you instead of having to read about it yourself can be a game changer! On Mometrix Academy, you’ll find hundreds of insightful videos exploring everything from algebra and science to grammar and history (and more!).

Take a look at some examples below, and visit our video directory to find more!

Math

Solving Equations With Exponents video

This video reviews what exponents are, reveals what the opposite of an exponent is, and walks through detailed examples of solving equations that contain exponents.

Click below to watch more math videos!

Science

What are Independent and Dependent Variables video

This video reviews what variables are, compares and contrasts independent and dependent variables, and challenges your knowledge with a practice question.

Click below to watch more science videos!

English

Nouns and Pronouns video

This video reviews what nouns and pronouns are, breaks down the different types of nouns and pronouns, and challenges your knowledge with several practice questions.

Click below to watch more English videos!

Reading

Topic vs. Main Idea video

This video reviews what topics and main ideas are, compares and contrasts the two, and walks through multiple examples to lock in your understanding.

Click below to watch more Reading Comprehension videos!

Writing

Credible Sources video

This video reviews what sources are, reveals the importance of using credible sources, and walks through the CRAAP test to show you how to quickly evaluate sources.

Click below to watch more Writing videos!

Social Studies

Articles of Confederation video

This video reviews what the Articles of Confederation are and walks through the timeline of their creation and intended purpose.

Click below to watch more Social Studies videos!

 

 

by Mometrix Test Preparation | Last Updated: August 11, 2025