Completing the Square

Instructions:

Part 1: Notes

• Complete section 3 (Completing the square) from the lesson on quadratics.
• Write your answers on the printed notes sheet.
• Put completed notes in your Algebra and Functions section.

Part 2: Key Skills

• Complete the key skill task set on Dr Frost Maths:
  • Complete the square for quadratics of the form \(ax^2+bc+c\), where \(a\) is an integer.
• Use the detailed written solutions to correct any mistakes (use a different colour pen).
• A success rate of 6 out of the last 8 is required for this skill.

Resources:

• Notes sheet: Completing the Square.
• Quadratics Lesson (opens in a new tab).
• Dr Frost Maths.

Suggested time:

• Notes: 30 minutes.
• Key Skills: 30 minutes.

Extra Support:

Video solutions will appear here if requested.