Stage 5 · Equations C (Path) · Solve quadratic equations using a variety of methods · Topic: Equations & inequalities · Year 9, 10
Apply the quadratic formula x = (- b±√(b² - 4ac))/(2a) to solve quadratic equations
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-equations-c-path/eqc-dra-stg5-02 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_EQC_DRA_STG5_02 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-EQU-P-02)
MA5-EQU-P-02 solves linear equations of more than 3 steps, monic and non-monic quadratic equations, and linear simultaneous equations (Path: Adv)Core resources for this dot point
On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.
Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Quadratic equationsUse it for: The quadratic formula and discriminant with an interactive graph.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Quadratics: formulaUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on quadratics: formula for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Quadratic formulaUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on quadratic formula; good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Quadratics: formulaUse it for: Short worked-example video on quadratics: formula to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Equations C (Path) as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).
- Unit/PlanningStage 5 Unit 10 – expressions and equations (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 5 Unit 12 – investigating parabolas (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 5 Unit 3 – prisms and cylinders (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 5 Unit 6 – constant rates of change (sample unit of learning)