Factorising Quadratic Expressions of the form x² + bx + c

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. understand the concept of factorization and its importance in algebra;
2. apply different methods to factorize quadratic expressions where the coefficient of x is 1;
3. factorise expressions involving negative numbers.

Curriculum Alignment: Key Stage 4: Algebra

• factorising quadratic expressions of the form x² + bx + c, including the difference of 2 squares; {factorising quadratic expressions of the form ax² + bx + c}