Studyit

Studyit – www.studyit.org.nz - is a website that has been developed as a free online learning resource for all students studying maths and/or sciences to NCEA level. The website went live in April 2004 and is an ongoing Digital Opportunities project.

Extensive consultation with students established that if the website was to be successful, it had to be fast to download and simple to navigate.  

A clean and uncomplicated website was developed, providing students with a forum to seek help, ask questions and have work critiqued by New Zealand registered science and maths teachers.

The Studyit website is not a homework service and does not provide students with answers to their exam questions!  Instead it gives expert guidance and encourages students to engage their problem-solving skills so they reach the answer themselves.

The website is targeted to help with almost any topic a student may be having problems with in the maths or science curriculum areas.  Along with advice, the website has links to New Zealand and overseas NZQA-approved websites, which provide additional supporting information, illustrations, and examples.

Responses to queries are usually replied to within 24 hours and students are also free to offer advice.  However, their comments and advice is only posted on the website once it has been checked as accurate and appropriate.

As well as helping students with maths and sciences, the Studyit website has an open forum to discuss other related topics such as study techniques, sitting exams, dealing with stress and which information communication technology (ICT) works best for different purposes.