To pass the Algebra 1 Regents exam, you need a scaled score of at least 65, which corresponds to a raw score of about 27 points out of the total 86 raw points available on the test. The test is scored based on raw points accumulated from multiple choice and constructed response sections, then converted to a scaled score. Earning 27 raw points will pass you with a performance level of 3, which is the minimum passing level. The exam is broken into sections:
- Part I: 24 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each (48 points total)
- Part II: 8 questions worth 2 points each (16 points total)
- Part III: 4 questions worth 4 points each (16 points total)
- Part IV: 1 question worth 6 points
So you must accumulate at least 27 points from these parts combined to pass the exam.
