Failed Regents Algebra twice — what actually worked for you?

by Hannah K. 10 views3 replies
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Hannah K.OP
May 27, 2026

So I just got my score back and I failed for the second time with a 58. I need a 65 to pass and honestly I'm starting to panic because summer school isn't an option for me financially. I've been using a random REGENTS ALGEBRA practice test I found online but I don't think it's actually matching what shows up on the real exam. The quadratics section completely wrecked me both times.

I have about six weeks until the next sitting. I'm thinking of going through a structured study guide this time instead of just doing random problems and hoping for the best. Has anyone here gone from failing to passing in that kind of timeframe? I work part-time so I realistically have maybe 1.5 hours a day to study.

Specifically struggling with: graphing linear inequalities, factoring trinomials, and interpreting function notation. Any exam tips for those topics would be huge. What resources actually helped you get over that 65 threshold?

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James R.
May 28, 2026
Honestly the function notation stuff trips everyone up because the notation looks scarier than it is. f(3) just means plug in 3 for x — once that clicks you're fine. For graphing inequalities, I'd suggest watching a couple YouTube walkthroughs before practicing. Sometimes seeing someone work through it step by step is faster than reading explanations. Also, the last 6 questions on the exam are worth way more points so make sure you're not burning all your time on the multiple choice.
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Megan P.
May 28, 2026
I was in almost the exact same spot last year — failed with a 61, then passed with a 74 the next time. What changed for me was drilling released exams from the NYSED website in timed conditions. Like, actually timing myself instead of just reading through the answers. Factoring clicked once I started doing 20 problems a day for two straight weeks. It felt tedious but it genuinely worked.
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Preethi N.
May 28, 2026
Six weeks is totally enough time if you're consistent. 1.5 hours daily adds up fast. Focus on your weak spots first — don't waste time on stuff you already know. You've got this.

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