GCSE Maths - Difference of Two Squares (DOTS) Method for 2026/27 Exams
Explore the Difference of Two Squares (DOTS) method for factorising expressions, including an introduction and detailed explanations tailored for GCSE Maths preparation for the 2026/27 exams.

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*** WHAT'S COVERED ***
1. Intro to the Difference of Two Squares (D.O.T.S.) method for factorising expressions.
2. The step-by-step process for applying the D.O.T.S. factorisation technique.
3. Worked examples of factorising using D.O.T.S.
4. Verification of the D.O.T.S. method by expanding the factored brackets.
*** EXAM BOARD INFO ***
KS3 - Not on your course
GCSE Foundation - All on your course
GCSE Higher - All on your course
*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 Intro to Difference of Two Squares (D.O.T.S.)
0:16 Identifying D.O.T.S. Expressions
0:50 The D.O.T.S. Factorisation Method
1:20 Example 1
2:17 Example 2
2:40 Example 3
3:43 Example 4
4:06 Example 5
4:29 Example 6
4:48 Verifying D.O.T.S. by Expansion
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*** WHAT'S COVERED ***
1. Intro to the Difference of Two Squares (D.O.T.S.) method for factorising expressions.
2. The step-by-step process for applying the D.O.T.S. factorisation technique.
3. Worked examples of factorising using D.O.T.S.
4. Verification of the D.O.T.S. method by expanding the factored brackets.
*** EXAM BOARD INFO ***
KS3 - Not on your course
GCSE Foundation - All on your course
GCSE Higher - All on your course
*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 Intro to Difference of Two Squares (D.O.T.S.)
0:16 Identifying D.O.T.S. Expressions
0:50 The D.O.T.S. Factorisation Method
1:20 Example 1
2:17 Example 2
2:40 Example 3
3:43 Example 4
4:06 Example 5
4:29 Example 6
4:48 Verifying D.O.T.S. by Expansion
*** PLAYLISTS ***
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