Algebra 1 SOL Study Guide

Practice for the Algebra 1 Virginia SOL test across all 10 standards and 4 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.

Algebra 1 SOL practice tests

Practice Algebra 1 with 348 free questions from official Virginia Department of Education released tests, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.

What Algebra 1 covers

Expressions and Operations

  • A.EO.1Translate verbal quantitative situations into algebraic expressions and evaluate them for given variable values.
  • A.EO.2Perform operations on and factor polynomial expressions in one variable.
  • A.EO.3Derive and apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions.
  • A.EO.4Simplify and determine equivalent radical expressions involving square roots and cube roots.

Equations and Inequalities

  • A.EI.1Represent, solve, explain, and interpret solutions to multistep linear equations, inequalities, and literal equations.
  • A.EI.2Represent, solve, explain, and interpret solutions to systems of linear equations, inequalities, and linear inequalities in two variables.
  • A.EI.3Represent, solve, and interpret solutions to quadratic equations in one variable.

Functions

  • A.F.1Investigate, analyze, and compare linear functions algebraically and graphically, and model linear relationships.
  • A.F.2Investigate, analyze, and compare characteristics of functions, including quadratic and exponential functions, and model relationships.

Statistics

  • A.ST.1Apply the data cycle to represent bivariate data in scatterplots and determine the curve of best fit using linear and quadratic functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Algebra 1 SOL test?

The Algebra 1 Virginia SOL test is organized into 4 reporting strands: Expressions and Operations, Equations and Inequalities, Functions, Statistics. It assesses the 10 Standards of Learning listed on this page.

How many standards does Algebra 1 cover?

Algebra 1 covers 10 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 4 strands.

Where can I find Algebra 1 SOL practice tests?

The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 10 Algebra 1 standards below.

How should I study for the Algebra 1 SOL?

Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 10 Algebra 1 standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.