NY Algebra I

The Algebra I Regents exam

The Regents Examination in Algebra I is one booklet with three hours to finish: 24 multiple-choice questions in Part I, then 11 constructed-response questions in Parts II to IV, 82 credits in all.

Weeks before your exam
Hours a week for maths
Topic 1: Numbers, units and quantities
Topic 2: Expressions and polynomials
Topic 3: Linear equations and inequalities
Topic 4: Quadratic equations
Topic 5: Systems of equations and inequalities
Topic 6: Functions and their graphs
Topic 7: Linear, quadratic and exponential models
Topic 8: Statistics and data

26 weeks, 104 hours in all

Start with Topic 3

Linear equations and inequalities: 16 of your hours. It is 8 of the 60 questions on our two timed checks, 17%.

Hours per topic
TopicYour hoursShare of the checks
Topic 3: Linear equations and inequalities1617%
Topic 6: Functions and their graphs1617%
Topic 2: Expressions and polynomials1213%
Topic 4: Quadratic equations1213%
Topic 5: Systems of equations and inequalities1213%
Topic 7: Linear, quadratic and exponential models1213%
Topic 1: Numbers, units and quantities88%
Topic 8: Statistics and data88%

Week by week

  1. Week 1Topic 3: Linear equations and inequalities
  2. Week 2Topic 3: Linear equations and inequalities
  3. Week 3Topic 3: Linear equations and inequalities
  4. Week 4Topic 3: Linear equations and inequalities
  5. Week 5Topic 6: Functions and their graphs
  6. Week 6Topic 6: Functions and their graphs
  7. Week 7Topic 6: Functions and their graphs
  8. Week 8Topic 6: Functions and their graphs
  9. Week 9Topic 2: Expressions and polynomials
  10. Week 10Topic 2: Expressions and polynomials
  11. Week 11Topic 2: Expressions and polynomials
  12. Week 12Topic 4: Quadratic equations
  13. Week 13Topic 4: Quadratic equations
  14. Week 14Topic 4: Quadratic equations
  15. Week 15Topic 5: Systems of equations and inequalities
  16. Week 16Topic 5: Systems of equations and inequalities
  17. Week 17Topic 5: Systems of equations and inequalities
  18. Week 18Topic 7: Linear, quadratic and exponential models
  19. Week 19Topic 7: Linear, quadratic and exponential models
  20. Week 20Topic 7: Linear, quadratic and exponential models
  21. Week 21Topic 1: Numbers, units and quantities
  22. Week 22Topic 1: Numbers, units and quantities
  23. Week 23Topic 8: Statistics and data
  24. Week 24Topic 8: Statistics and data
  25. Week 25A timed check and two written questions, then review every lost mark
  26. Week 26A timed check and two written questions, then review every lost mark

Check your topics with the free test

FormatOne booklet, three hours, 35 questions, 82 credits
PartsPart I, 24 multiple choice; Parts II to IV, 11 constructed response
AllowedA graphing calculator, a straightedge and the reference sheet
StandardsThe Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards for Algebra I

The four parts

  • Part I: 24 multiple-choice questions, 2 credits each, 48 credits.
  • Part II: 6 constructed-response questions, 2 credits each, 12 credits.
  • Part III: 4 constructed-response questions, 4 credits each, 16 credits.

What it tests

The exam measures the Next Generation standards for Algebra I. By credits, Algebra is the largest share (48% to 61%), then Functions (24% to 32%), Statistics and Probability (7% to 15%) and Number and Quantity (4% to 10%).

How this course is organized

We split the standards into eight topics, each with a lesson, multiple-choice practice and constructed-response questions you answer step by step.

Try 2 questions

Question 1Part I style
What is the solution of  ?
Question 2Part I style
The graph of  is shown. What is the range of ff?

Next step

Questions people ask

How long is the Algebra I Regents?

Students are allowed three hours to complete the one booklet.

Can I use a calculator?

Yes. Every student must have a graphing calculator and a straightedge for the whole exam, and a reference sheet is included in the booklet.

Which standards does it test?

The Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards for Algebra I, as listed in the Educator Guide.