What you need to know
Check yourself against these “I can” statements.
- I can divide a polynomial up to x³ by a linear expression like (x − 2) (Further Maths)
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5 resourcesAlgebraic Division: Exercise
Find the quotient and the remainder when a polynomial is divided. Level 1: choose the form of the answer (what the quotient and remainder look like, multiple choice); then a cubic by (x + a), subtracting negative terms, a missing…
⚙️ WorksheetComparing Coefficients: Exercise
Divide polynomials by comparing coefficients. Level 1: choose the right form of the answer (the degree of the quotient and of the remainder, multiple choice). Then the same seven kinds of division as the long division exercise…
🧮 ToolAlgebraic Division
Starting with the form of the answer (choose the quotient and remainder for nine divisions, from cubic ÷ quadratic to linear ÷ cubic), then dividing a polynomial by a linear, quadratic or cubic expression, by long division or by…
⬢ BlockbustersAlgebraic Division: Exercise Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Algebraic Division: Exercise worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the computer with…
⬢ BlockbustersComparing Coefficients: Exercise Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Comparing Coefficients: Exercise worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the computer…
These are the pages for Dividing polynomials in the GCSE + AQA Level 2 Further Maths scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Higher (1MA1), plus AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics (8365). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.