2026-27 Pre-AP Algebra 1 Course Audit Pathways

The Pre-AP Course Audit ensures Pre-AP courses meet curricular requirements and helps teachers understand their course’s core elements. At the same time, teachers have shared that the process can feel administrative and would welcome additional opportunities to learn about their course.

To address this feedback, the Pre-AP Program will test alternate Course Audit pathways for the revised Pre-AP Algebra 1 course. The purpose of this effort is to determine whether an alternate approach to the Course Audit will more effectively prepare teachers to teach their course.

If you’re teaching this course in the 2026-27 school year, your Course Audit experience may differ from the standard process for other Pre-AP courses. This process only applies to the 2026-27 Course Audit year.

Course Audit Pathway Instructions

You’ll complete the Pre-AP Course Audit by following the steps below. As part of the process, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of three Course Audit pathways designed to help you understand course expectations. Each pathway fulfills Course Audit requirements for authorization.

1. Sign in to your Pre-AP Course Audit account. If you’re new to teaching Pre-AP, you’ll be prompted to create an account.
2. Add your course. Select Add New Course and choose Pre-AP Algebra 1.
3. Fill out the Pre-AP Course Audit form. You'll need to complete and submit the form for your Course Audit administrator to approve.
4. Complete your assigned Course Audit pathway, which will be one of the following:
   • Course Audit form submission: You’ll submit the Course Audit form only.
   • Online learning modules: You’ll complete the Course Audit form followed by online learning modules about the course's core elements. These modules are different from the foundational and experienced teacher modules in Pre-AP Classroom.
   • Course knowledge check and online learning modules: You’ll complete the Course Audit form followed by a knowledge check about the course. Then you’ll complete modules on topics where additional support may be helpful. These modules are different from the foundational and experienced teacher modules in Pre-AP Classroom.
5. Complete the check for understanding. Once you complete your assigned pathway, you'll answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate what you learned about teaching the course. The Pre-AP Program will review your results to better understand how teachers engage with course content.
6. Give feedback on your assigned pathway. You’ll complete a short survey about how engaging your pathway was and whether it improved your understanding of the course and your confidence in teaching it. This feedback will help the Pre-AP Program refine how we support teachers preparing to teach their courses.

After Completing Your Assigned Pathway

Once you complete these steps, you’ll be notified when your course is authorized. You'll also be entered to win free admission to the 2027 AP Annual Conference.

Note: This process only applies to the 2026-27 Course Audit year. You will not need to repeat this process for 2027-28. Your Course Audit administrator will be able to renew your course.