Year 9 Enrichment:

Patterns & Algebra

2C: Simplifying
2D: Expanding
2E: Algebraic fractions
2F: Factorising
2G: Factorising quadratic expressions
2H: Complete the square
2I: Factorising non-monic quadratic
expressions
 2F: Factorising
Learning Intention – To understand the different techniques when
factorising algebraic expressions
Success Criteria – I can factorise by identifying the highest common
factor, grouping, difference of two squares and the perfect square rule
Factorising Technique Formula Example
EG/ EG/
Highest Common
Factor

EG/

Grouping

EG/ EG/
Difference of two
squares (DOTS)

EG/ EG/

Perfect Squares
EG/ Factorise by grouping

Try Yourself
EG/ Factorise by taking out the highest common factors
a) b) c)

Try Yourself
a) b) c)
Practice
Practice
EG/ Factorise the following difference of two squares.
a) b) c) d)

Try Yourself
a) b) c) d)
EG/ Factorise these DOTS using surds
a) b) c)

Try Yourself
a) b) c)