Stage 5 · Algebraic techniques C (Path) · Expand, factorise and simplify algebraic expressions including special products · Topic: Algebraic techniques · Year 9, 10
Factorise algebraic expressions involving the special products and strategies, including common factors, grouping in pairs for 4-term expressions and quadratic trinomials (monic and non-monic)
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-algebraic-techniques-c-path/atc-fao-stg5-03 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_ATC_FAO_STG5_03 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-ALG-P-02)
MA5-ALG-P-02 selects and applies appropriate algebraic techniques to operate with algebraic fractions, and expands, factorises and simplifies algebraic expressions (Path: Adv)Core resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Factoring quadraticsUse it for: Methods for factorising quadratic trinomials.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Factorisation: quadraticsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on factorisation: quadratics for drill or a quick check.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Factorisation: splitting the middleUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on factorisation: splitting the middle for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Factoring quadratic trinomials (hard)Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on factoring quadratic trinomials (hard); good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Factoring special case polynomialsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on factoring special case polynomials; good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Factorisation: difference of 2 squaresUse it for: Short worked-example video on factorisation: difference of 2 squares to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Factorisation: quadratics harderUse it for: Short worked-example video on factorisation: quadratics harder to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Factorisation: splitting the middleUse it for: Short worked-example video on factorisation: splitting the middle to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
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