Key Stage 4 (GCSE) · Years 10-11 · Algebra · Solving equations and inequalities
A18solve quadratic equations (including those that require rearrangement) algebraically by factorising, by completing the square and by using the quadratic formula; find approximate solutions using a graph
GCSE subject content
GCSE specifications in mathematics should require students to solve quadratic equations (including those that require rearrangement) algebraically by factorising, by completing the square and by using the quadratic formula; find approximate solutions using a graph
Tier: This item is set in underlined type: assessed for all students (part of the full Foundation tier). “including those that require rearrangement” and “by completing the square and by using the quadratic formula” are 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-18. The DfE numbers this item 18 within Algebra; the A18 form follows the awarding bodies' convention.Worksheet gap
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