Key Stage 4 (GCSE) · Years 10-11 · Algebra · Graphs
A11identify and interpret roots, intercepts, turning points of quadratic functions graphically; deduce roots algebraically and turning points by completing the square
GCSE subject content
GCSE specifications in mathematics should require students to identify and interpret roots, intercepts, turning points of quadratic functions graphically; deduce roots algebraically and turning points by completing the square
Tier: This item is set in underlined type: assessed for all students (part of the full Foundation tier). “and turning points by completing the square” is bold (Higher tier only).
Source: Department for Education, GCSE mathematics: subject content and assessment objectives. Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
uk-gcse-ma-a-11. The DfE numbers this item 11 within Algebra; the A11 form follows the awarding bodies' convention.Relevant worksheets
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