Free Texas CBE Practice Questions: Geometry & Algebra 1 (No Signup Needed)

Try real Texas CBE exam-style questions for Geometry and Algebra 1 — free, no signup required. Perfect for homeschool families and students testing out of high school courses.

If you're a Texas family considering Credit by Exam (CBE) for your high schooler, the best way to know if your child is ready is to try real practice questions. Texas CBE™ has just released 10 free practice questions across Geometry and Algebra 1 — no signup, no credit card, no email required. Just click and try.

These are the same style of real-world application problems your child will face on the actual CBE exam.

Why Try Real CBE Practice Questions?

Most parents have no idea what CBE exams actually look like until their child sits down to take one. By then, it's too late to course-correct. Trying a few free questions answers critical questions:

• Is my child ready to test out of this course?
• What types of questions appear on the exam?
• How are real-world applications structured?
• Where are the gaps in my child's knowledge?
• Is the difficulty level what I expected?

These 10 questions give you all that data — for free, in 30 minutes total.

Geometry Practice Questions

These six Geometry problems focus on trigonometry applications — exactly the type of real-world problems CBE exams emphasize. Click any link to try the question with full step-by-step solutions:

1. Building Height with 32° Angle of Elevation

Try This Question → Calculate building height using a measured angle from the ground. Tests understanding of tangent ratios in real-world surveying scenarios.

2. Ladder Against Wall at 65°

Try This Question → Determine ladder length needed to safely reach a window. Practical application of sine and cosine in everyday safety calculations.

3. Wheelchair Ramp Design

Try This Question → Design a ramp meeting ADA accessibility standards. Tests trigonometric reasoning in real construction and accessibility contexts.

4. Surveyor Crossing a River

Try This Question → Use indirect measurement to find the width of a river. Demonstrates how surveyors use trigonometry without physically measuring distances.

5. Flagpole and Shadow Length

Try This Question → Determine flagpole height from shadow measurements. A classic similar-triangles application using sun angle.

6. Hot Air Balloon Distance

Try This Question → Calculate distance to a landmark from an elevated position. Tests angle of depression in aerial scenarios.

Algebra 1 Practice Questions

These four Algebra 1 problems focus on polynomial applications — testing whether students can apply factoring and polynomial operations to real situations:

1. Garden Area: x² + 10x + 21

Try This Question → Find the dimensions of a garden given its area as a quadratic expression. Tests factoring and area concepts together.

2. Cardboard Box Volume

Try This Question → Calculate maximum volume by cutting and folding cardboard. A classic optimization problem using polynomials.

3. Factoring Real-World Expressions

Try This Question → Factor a polynomial expression that models a real-world scenario. Tests both algebraic skill and contextual understanding.

4. Picture Frame Mat Width

Try This Question → Determine mat width to achieve a specific framed area. Practical geometry-meets-algebra problem.

How to Use These Questions Effectively

For Parents Considering CBE

1. Have your child try 2-3 questions in their target subject
2. Note where they struggle — those are study areas
3. Try the same questions yourself — see what's expected
4. Decide if more prep is needed before official exam

For Homeschool Families

1. Use as weekly review for math concepts you've covered
2. Identify TEKS standards your curriculum may have missed
3. Build confidence with low-stakes practice
4. Compare to your current curriculum to spot gaps

For Students Self-Studying

1. Try without help first — simulates real exam conditions
2. Read the solution after even if you got it right
3. Time yourself — practice managing 90-second per question pace
4. Note any unfamiliar terminology

What Makes These Questions Different

These aren't generic math problems. They're built specifically for Texas CBE:

• TEKS-aligned — Match Texas standards exactly
• Real-world applications — Matches CBE's emphasis on practical problem-solving
• Multiple language support — Available with translations for ESL students
• Step-by-step solutions — Learn the process, not just the answer
• OG images and proper formatting — Easy to share on social media for study groups

Share With Your Network

These practice questions are public — you can share them freely with:

• Your kid's tutor for additional practice
• WhatsApp/KakaoTalk groups with other parents
• Facebook parent groups — homeschool, immigrant family communities
• Reddit threads answering parent questions about CBE
• School counselors who advise families on CBE options

Each link previews properly on social media with question type and difficulty.

Beyond the Free Questions

If your child finds these helpful, the full Texas CBE™ platform offers significantly more:

• Unlimited practice questions by topic and difficulty
• Full-length mock exams under realistic timed conditions
• Smart spaced repetition — questions return until mastered
• AI tutor for instant explanations 24/7
• Progress tracking by TEKS standard
• Mobile-friendly for studying anywhere
• $19.99 per exam — significantly cheaper than tutoring

For homeschool families and students testing out of multiple subjects, this platform pays for itself many times over compared to private tutoring or repeating courses.

Why CBE Matters for Immigrant Families

Quick reminder of why CBE is so valuable for immigrant families in Texas:

• Many immigrant kids studied advanced math abroad — they often already know Algebra 1 and Geometry
• Free testing 4x per year under Texas Education Code §28.023
• Pass with 80%+ → earn full course credit
• Skip ahead to AP classes that boost college applications
• Saves time and money — no need to retake material your child has mastered

A child who tests out of Algebra 1 and Geometry in 9th grade can take Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus in 11th-12th grade. That's a transcript that opens doors to top universities.

Bottom Line

Don't wonder if your child is ready for CBE. Spend 30 minutes with these 10 free questions and you'll know exactly. There's no signup, no payment, no commitment — just real CBE-style problems with full solutions.

Then, if your child is ready, you can decide whether the full Texas CBE™ platform is worth it for serious prep. For most immigrant families, the answer is yes — but you'll know after trying these free questions.

Action steps for tonight:

1. Pick 2-3 questions in your child's strongest subject
2. Have them try without time pressure first
3. Review the solutions together
4. If they handle it well, try a couple under time pressure
5. Decide your next step

Your child's path to college credit could start with one practice problem tonight.