Graphing & Solving Tools
Use these sites to solve and graph equations. The Desmos calculator can be used on the SOL Exam.
Desmos Graphing Calculator
What it is: The best online graphing calculator, hands down. Just type in an equation and it shows you the graph instantly. You can plot points, make tables, and play with sliders to see how graphs change.
Use it for: Visualizing your algebra homework, understanding functions, and making sense of graphs.
Go to Desmos →Learn, Study & Practice
These sites have videos, lessons, and practice problems to help you learn and review.
CK-12
What it is: Think of this as a free online textbook, but way more interesting. It mixes readings with videos, examples, and interactive practice to help you learn.
Use it for: Getting a complete lesson on a topic from start to finish.
Go to CK-12 →IXL Math
What it is: A site with endless practice problems for every math skill imaginable. It adapts to you—getting harder as you get better.
Use it for: Drilling a specific skill until you have it mastered. If you get a question wrong, it explains how to do it right.
Go to IXL →Math Planet
What it is: A free online curriculum that covers Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. It's organized like a class, with video lessons followed by practice problems.
Use it for: Reviewing an entire unit or reviewing a certain concept.
Go to Math Planet →Chili Math
What it is:A site for you to learn math at your own pace for free. It has lessons, quizzes, and worksheets to learn and practice your math.
Use it for: Reviewing an entire unit or reviewing a certain concept.
Go to Chili Math →Multiplication Table Chart
What it is:A completed multiplication chart for your to learn and practice your times tables from 1 to 24.
Use it for: Reviewing your times tables.
Go to Chart →EXTRA CREDIT
What it is: Different Worksheets to practice your math skills. Each paper you complete will be extra points on the unit quiz.
Use it for: Reviewing and practicing the basic math skills.
Go to Worksheets →Algebra 1 SOL Practice
Official resources to help you prepare for the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test.
VDOE Practice Tool
The official online practice tool. This is exactly what the test will look and feel like.
Open Practice Tool →SOLpass Released Tests
Practice with actual tests from previous years to see real examples of questions.
View Released Tests →Algebra 1 Formula Sheet
The official formula sheet you will be allowed to use on the SOL test.
Download Formula Sheet →For a Fun Challenge & Brain Boost
Try these sites to practice math in a more creative and fun way.
Brilliant
What it is: This site teaches you math through fun, interactive puzzles. It focuses on making you think like a problem-solver instead of just memorizing formulas.
Use it for: When you're bored with regular homework and want to challenge yourself.
Go to Brilliant →FreeRice
What it is: A simple quiz game where you can practice your multiplication and basic math facts. For every question you get right, they donate rice to people in need.
Use it for: A quick, fun way to sharpen your basic skills while doing something good for the world.
QuickMaffs
What it is: A simple game where you can practice your basic math operations.
Use it for: A quick, fun way to sharpen your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.
Go to QuickMaffs →