Algebra 1 Regents Practice Exams & Study Guide
The Algebra 1 Regents is the first math Regents most New York students take, and for many it is a graduation requirement. The fastest way to raise your score is to work through real past exams — the same questions NYSED actually gave — and study the worked solutions for anything you miss. RegentsLab has five complete past Algebra 1 Regents exams and hundreds more questions organized by topic, every one free, every one with a full step-by-step solution.
What's on the Algebra 1 Regents
RegentsLab organizes its Algebra 1 question bank into the units below — the same structure the exam draws from:
- Number & Expressions
- Expressions & Polynomials
- Equations & Inequalities
- Quadratics
- Functions
- Linear Functions
- Exponential Functions
- Sequences
- Statistics
- Modeling
Quadratics, linear functions, and solving equations and inequalities carry the most credits on a typical exam, so weight your review toward them.
Exam format
| Section | What it is | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 24 multiple-choice questions | 2 credits each |
| Part II | 8 constructed-response questions | 2 credits each |
| Part III | 4 constructed-response questions | 4 credits each |
| Part IV | 1 constructed-response question | 6 credits |
How to practice
Work through complete past administrations question by question, or drill a single topic. Every question includes a full worked solution. Start in the practice lab, and keep the official reference materials open beside you — building fluency with them is part of the preparation.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Algebra 1 Regents?
37 questions across four parts: 24 multiple-choice questions worth 2 credits each, then 13 constructed-response questions worth 2, 4, or 6 credits, for 86 total credits. You get 3 hours.
What score do you need to pass the Algebra 1 Regents?
A scaled score of 65. The number of raw credits that converts to a 65 changes slightly with each administration, so the only reliable strategy is banking credits everywhere — especially the 48 credits available in the multiple-choice section.
Can you use a calculator on the Algebra 1 Regents?
Yes — schools provide a graphing calculator for the whole exam, and you also get the official high school math reference sheet with common formulas and conversions.
What topics are on the Algebra 1 Regents?
Linear equations and inequalities, systems, quadratics (solving, factoring, graphing), functions and their graphs, exponential growth, sequences, and statistics including regression. The full topic list on this page mirrors how RegentsLab organizes its practice bank.
When is the Algebra 1 Regents given?
Three times a year — January, June, and August. Most students sit for it in June at the end of the course.
Practice Algebra 1 by topic
- Systems of equations
- Exponential growth
- Solving linear equations
- Factoring quadratics
- Slope & rate of change
- Data & statistics
Algebra 1 study tools
Real past Algebra 1 Regents with full worked solutions.
Score calculatorConvert a raw score to a scaled score with the official chart.
Reference & formulasThe formulas, terms, and official table to know.
Review sheetOne-page cheat sheet of must-know concepts.