HSLDA Algebra 2 Readiness Test
HSLDA Algebra 2 Readiness Test
This placement test can help you determine if your student is ready for HSLDA Online Academy’s
Algebra 2 course. If you find that your student needs improvement in algebra, we recommend our
Algebra 1 course instead.
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Directions:
Separate the answer key from the rest of the pages (the answer key is on the last page). Your
student should work independently and without using a calculator. Once your student is finished,
grade the test using the answer key. If your student correctly answers 20 or more of the following
questions, then he/she is likely ready for Algebra 2. The ultimate decision rests with you as the
parent. Any final placement decision should also take into account the student’s performance in
Algebra 1. A strong performance (i.e., a final grade of B or better) in a solid Algebra 1 curriculum will
better prepare students for Algebra 2.
Test
Evaluate each expression below:
1. z − (y ÷ 3 − 1) when y = 3, and z = 7
3. 1 + 4(2 − 3k)
4. (x − 3)(6x − 2)
5. (7k − 3)(k2 − 2k + 7)
6. √5 ∙ √10
7. (7x2)(x4)(-5x)
2𝑟−4
8.
𝑟−2
9. -2(-6x − 9) − 4(x + 9)
5𝑛 2𝑚+4𝑛
11. +
30𝑚 30𝑚
𝑛
13. -6 = – 10
2
18. Factor: n2 + 4n – 12
Answer Key
1. 7
2. 32
3. 9 – 12k
4. 6x2 – 20x + 6
6. 5√2
7. -35x7
8. 2
9. 8x – 18
10. 8v4
9𝑛+2𝑚
11.
30𝑚
12. x = 9
13. n = 8
14. k = -3
2𝑐+3
15. x =
3
16. 10 hours
17. x ≥ 10
18. (n − 2)(n + 6)
20. n = {-2/3 , 6}
21. slope = ½
22.
23.
24. x = 10, y = -1