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Pre-AP Algebra 1 Revisions for 2026-27

Pre-AP Algebra 1 will be revised for the 2026-27 school year. These updates will strengthen connections to AP mathematics courses and better align the content to typical Algebra 1 standards and curricula.

Please note: These revisions do not affect the 2025-26 school year.  

Course Framework Revisions 

  • Revised unit content and order.
  • Consolidated Units 1 and 2 into a single unit.
  • Added a new Unit 4 with additional topics on functions, their graphs, and how to determine the best model given a situation or data; this unit also serves as a bridge to Unit 1 of Pre-AP Algebra 2.
  • Streamlined key concepts, learning objectives, and essential knowledge statements. 

Course Resources Revisions 

  • New model lessons aligned to grade-level Algebra 1 standards.
  • Refreshed contexts and situations to strengthen real-world modeling.
  • Enhanced feature boxes to provide more support for teachers and students.
  • AP connections included in all performance tasks.
  • Updated design features to align with Pre-AP Algebra 2 and Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics.
  • New, optional project based learning resources for each unit coming in 2027.

Throughout 2026, we’ll share more information about these revisions and upcoming professional learning opportunities so teachers have everything needed to plan for next school year. 

Pre-AP Algebra 1 Course Audit 

Since Pre-AP Algebra 1 is revised for the 2026-27 school year, all new and returning teachers will need to complete the Pre-AP Course Audit, which opens March 1, 2026. Before starting the audit, learn how the process will be different this year.

Learn more about 2026-27 Pre-AP Algebra 1 Course Audit pathways. 

Attend a Virtual Pre-AP Algebra 1 Summer Institute for Free 

College Board awards grants for qualifying teachers to attend a virtual Pre-AP Summer Institute (Pre-APSI). The grant request form is open March–June or until all grants have been distributed.

To qualify, you must:

  • be teaching Pre-AP Algebra 1 in the 2026-27 school year
  • not receive professional learning funding from your school, district, or state

Participant grants only cover tuition for virtual Pre-APSIs. They don’t cover other workshops or the AP Annual Conference. Fill out the interest form to be notified when the grant request form opens.

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