Algebra 2 SOL Study Guide

Practice for the Algebra 2 Virginia SOL test across all 15 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 2 SOL practice tests

Practice Algebra 2 with 333 free questions from official Virginia Department of Education released tests, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.

What Algebra 2 covers

Expressions and Operations

  • A2.EO.1Perform operations on and simplify rational expressions.
  • A2.EO.2Perform operations on and simplify radical expressions.
  • A2.EO.3Perform operations on polynomial expressions and factor polynomials in one and two variables.
  • A2.EO.4Perform operations on complex numbers.

Equations and Inequalities

  • A2.EI.1Represent, solve, and interpret absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable.
  • A2.EI.2Represent, solve, and interpret quadratic equations in one variable over the set of complex numbers and solve quadratic inequalities in one variable.
  • A2.EI.3Solve a system of equations in two variables containing a quadratic expression.
  • A2.EI.4Represent, solve, and interpret equations containing rational algebraic expressions.
  • A2.EI.5Represent, solve, and interpret equations containing radical expressions.
  • A2.EI.6Represent, solve, and interpret polynomial equations.

Functions

  • A2.F.1Investigate, analyze, and compare square root, cube root, rational, exponential, and logarithmic function families using transformations.
  • A2.F.2Investigate and analyze characteristics of square root, cube root, rational, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and piecewise-defined functions.

Statistics

  • A2.ST.1Apply the data cycle with a focus on univariate quantitative data represented by a smooth curve, including a normal curve.
  • A2.ST.2Apply the data cycle with a focus on representing bivariate data in scatterplots and determining the curve of best fit.
  • A2.ST.3Compute and distinguish between permutations and combinations.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Algebra 2 SOL test?

The Algebra 2 Virginia SOL test is organized into 4 reporting strands: Expressions and Operations, Equations and Inequalities, Functions, Statistics. It assesses the 15 Standards of Learning listed on this page.

How many standards does Algebra 2 cover?

Algebra 2 covers 15 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 4 strands.

Where can I find Algebra 2 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 15 Algebra 2 standards below.

How should I study for the Algebra 2 SOL?

Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 15 Algebra 2 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.