Practice this topic
The bank includes 78 questions on algebra: 19 easy, 34 medium, 25 hard.
Why this question type matters on the PreACT 9
The PreACT 9 Math section has 38 questions in 45 minutes — a bit over a minute each. A calculator is allowed (the online test includes an on-screen one), but every problem is solvable without it, and mental-math fluency is what keeps you on pace.
Algebra covers linear equations, inequalities, systems, and functions. Distribute carefully, watch the signs, and plug answer choices in when stuck.
Other topics
Conventions of Standard EnglishProduction of WritingKnowledge of LanguageNumber & QuantityPre-AlgebraFunctionsGeometryStatistics & ProbabilityModeling & Word ProblemsMain IdeaInferenceDetailVocabulary in ContextAuthor's PurposeEvidencePaired PassagesInterpretation of DataScientific InvestigationEvaluation of Models
Topics are aligned to 8th-grade Common Core standards. The actual CPS HSAT covers slightly more than these buckets but the core mix is the same.