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Algebra I Keystone Preparation

Algebra I Keystone Test Information
60 Points Total

Each module is worth 30 possible points
  • 18 points from multiple choice questions (1 point each) 
  • 12 points from 3 constructed response questions (4 points each) 
There are additional "field" questions where they are testing to see if they are good questions for future years. You will not know if they are graded or field questions, but there will be 5 extra multiple choice questions and 1 extra constructed response question.

Total questions on test:
  • 23 multiple choice
  • 4 constructed response

The Main Assessment Anchors (Approximately Ten Points for Each) 
Module 1
1.1 Operations
1.2 Linear Equations and Systems
1.3 Linear Inequalities and Systems

Module 2 
2.1 Functions and Patterns
2.2 Coordinate Geometry (Slope/Rate, Equations of Lines)
2.3 Probability and Data Analysis


Online Tools to help prepare for the Algebra I Keystone
1. Keystone Information with Sample Questions directly from Pennsylvania Department of Education, click each link for specific years:
2022
2021
2019
2018
2017
2016 (the graphs do not show on this, so they are described in words - this will NOT be like that on the Keystones, but some questions are fine to review on this one)
2015
2014
2011


2. Another school has created a lot of practice assignments and PowerPoints to help study. https://sites.google.com/site/keystonealgebrareview/ 
Links to the reviews are here in case they are deleted.
#1 Real Number System
#2 Properties of Real Numbers
#3 Algebraic Expressions
#4 Equations
#5 Absolute Values & Inequalities
#6 Relations & Functions
#7 Graphing I: Points & Lines
#8 Graphing II: Absolute Values & Inequalities
#9 Systems of Equations
#10 Word Problems & Applications

Review #1
Review #2
Review #3
Review #4
Review #5

3. Khan Academy is a free website that is extremely useful for practice in many subjects.  This website has videos to help in reteaching an area followed by practice problems (with answers). Students can save their work and progress by logging on to Khan Academy. You can create an account, or you can use your google or facebook account to do so. You can also screen shot each section if you prefer not to log on.


The Khan Academy has many, many topics in algebra and other areas of mathematics, science, etc. The practice sections relevant to the Keystone Algebra 1 test in the Khan Academy LEARN center are organized below.  Each link contains interactive practice, hints, worked out solutions and links to video instruction if needed (The video links are on the lower right hand side of the page.)  


After logging in, select an assessment area that needs improvement. There are many different areas you can focus on through Khan Academy, but below are links to specific help for the Keystone Exam.   Use the links on this page to select the practice.  When moving to a new topic, return to this page to pick the next practice area.

Module 1

1.1 Operations
(Please remember that every section under the modules is worth approximately the same amount of points. This Module, although worth the same as others, has much more practice in it.)
Combining Like Terms
Exponent Rules
Exponent Rules Continued 
Simplifying Expressions with Exponents
Multiplying Polynomials
Factoring Difference of Squares
Simplifying Radicals

1.2 Linear Equations and Systems
Writing Expressions
Linear_Equations
Linear_Equation_Word_Problems

Systems of Equations with Elimination Part:1
Systems of Equations with Elimination
Systems of Equations with Substitution
Systems of Equations Word Problems

1.3 Linear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities
Linear Inequalities
Graphs of Inequalities
Graphing Systems of Inequalities


Module 2

2.1 Functions and Patterns
Domain and Range
Identifying_Points
Finding Equations of Lines from Tables

2.2 Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line
Solving_for_the_y-intercept
Line Graph Intuition
Graphing Linear Equations
Slope Intercept Form 
Converting between Slope Intercept and Standard Form
Point Slope Form

2.3 Probability and Data Analysis
Probability
Independent_Probability
Stem_and_Leaf_Plots
Mean, Median_and_Mode
Box_and_Whisker_Plots
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