GCSE Maths: Factorising Quadratics - Part 1 (x² Coefficient = 1) for 2026/27 Exams
This video covers the fundamentals of quadratic factorisation, focusing on rewriting quadratics of the form ax² + bx + c when the coefficient of x² is 1. Perfect for students preparing for the upcoming GCSE exams.

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*** WHAT'S COVERED ***
1. Understanding quadratic factorisation.
* Rewriting quadratics of the form x² + bx + c into two brackets (x + p)(x + q).
2. A systematic method for factorising quadratics when the coefficient of x² is 1.
3. Worked examples demonstrating the factorisation process.
* Example with a positive constant term.
* Example with a negative constant term.
4. How to check your factorisation by expanding the resulting brackets.
*** EXAM BOARD INFO ***
This video is suitable for maths courses around the world.
KS3 - Not on your course
GCSE Foundation - All on your course
GCSE Higher - All on your course
*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 Intro to Factorising Quadratics
0:32 Example 1
1:23 Step 1: Finding Factor Pairs of the Constant Term
2:23 Step 2: Finding the Pair that Sums to the x Coefficient
3:14 Step 3: Writing the Final Brackets for Example 1
3:32 Checking the Answer by Expanding
4:31 Example 2
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*** WHAT'S COVERED ***
1. Understanding quadratic factorisation.
* Rewriting quadratics of the form x² + bx + c into two brackets (x + p)(x + q).
2. A systematic method for factorising quadratics when the coefficient of x² is 1.
3. Worked examples demonstrating the factorisation process.
* Example with a positive constant term.
* Example with a negative constant term.
4. How to check your factorisation by expanding the resulting brackets.
*** EXAM BOARD INFO ***
This video is suitable for maths courses around the world.
KS3 - Not on your course
GCSE Foundation - All on your course
GCSE Higher - All on your course
*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 Intro to Factorising Quadratics
0:32 Example 1
1:23 Step 1: Finding Factor Pairs of the Constant Term
2:23 Step 2: Finding the Pair that Sums to the x Coefficient
3:14 Step 3: Writing the Final Brackets for Example 1
3:32 Checking the Answer by Expanding
4:31 Example 2
*** PLAYLISTS ***
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLidqqIGKox7XPh1QacLRiKto_UlnRIEVh&si=orIUwL3o2jOoiYjT
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLidqqIGKox7X5UFT-expKIuR-i-BN3Q1g&si=DcihOwUkd9oWbbdp
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