What you need to know
Check yourself against these “I can” statements.
- I can solve quadratic equations by factorising, like x² + 5x + 6 = 0
- I can factorise and solve quadratics where the x² coefficient is more than 1
Practise this topic
4 resourcesFactorise the Quadratic
x² + bx + c through to a > 1, a < 0 and hidden quadratics. Five difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⚙️ WorksheetSolve the Quadratic
Solve by factorising or completing the square: x² + bx + c through to a > 1, a < 0 and hidden quadratics. Five difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⬢ BlockbustersFactorise the Quadratic Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Factorise the Quadratic 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…
⬢ BlockbustersSolve the Quadratic Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Solve the Quadratic 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 multiple…
These are the pages for Solving by factorising 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.