Quadratic graphs (8300 - Foundation - Algebra)

Topic:Quadratic graphs

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

Specification content Specification notes
A12
  • Recognise, sketch and interpret graphs of quadratic functions


    A11
    • Identify and interpret roots, intercepts and turning points of quadratic functions graphically
    • Deduce roots algebraically

    • including the symmetrical property of a quadratic


    The subject content (above) matches that set out in the Department for Education’s Mathematics GCSE subject content and assessment objectives document.

    The expectation is that:

    • All students will develop confidence and competence with the content identified by standard type
    • All students will be assessed on the content identified by the standard and the underlined type; more highly attaining students will develop confidence and competence with all of this content
    • Only the more highly attaining students will be assessed on the content identified by bold type. The highest attaining students will develop confidence and competence with the bold content.

    Teaching resources

    Teaching resources - see below
    Downloadable resource in format. 29/08/2014

    Diagnostic Questions - quadratic graphs 1
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification. 27/04/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - quadratic graphs 2
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification.27/04/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - quadratic graphs 3
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification. 27/04/2017

    National STEM Centre: Graphical Solution of Equations
    An Excel file in which students can produce the graphs of given functions and use these to solve equations. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
    Quadatic Sketch Treasure Hunt
    A treasure hunt activity in which students must match quadratic expressions with their graphs by identifying roots in the factorised form of the quadratics. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
    Using one graph to solve another
    Two lessons of powerpoints and worksheets in which students use graphs to solve equations such as x2+x = 3x+6. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015

    Intro to graphically solving equations
    An introductory activity in which students must match the equations to the given linear and quadratic graphs and use these to solve a range of given equations. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015

    Topic Tests

    8300 GCSE Foundation Quadratic Graphs Mark Scheme
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 24/02/2023
    8300 GCSE Foundation Quadratic Graphs Topic Test
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 24/02/2023

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