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A worksheet on the discriminant of a quadratic equation and the quadratic formula. The exercises require to examine whether a given quadratic equation has a solution and the number of solutions if they exist and solve quadratic equations (in standard form or not) using the quadratic formula. Detailed solutions included.

Help your KS4 GCSE and A-Level Mathematics students master the discriminant and quadratic formula with this structured, printable PDF practice worksheet. This activity moves systematically from evaluating the nature of roots to solving multi-step quadratic equations requiring algebraic manipulation.

Whether you need a ready-to-use main lesson task, homework sheet, cover lesson, or revision assignment, this resource reduces teacher workload while building student problem-solving confidence.

What’s Included:

  • Printable Student Worksheet: Carefully scaffolded questions covering discriminant evaluation and formula solving.
  • Full Answer Key: Complete step-by-step worked solutions for easy marking or pupil self-assessment.
  • Clean Layout: Generous workspace provided for clear working.

Skill Progression Covered:

  • Determining the Number of Real Roots: Use the discriminant to determine if an equation has two real roots, one repeated root, or no real roots.
  • Solving Standard Quadratic Equations: Apply the quadratic formula to solve equations yielding integer, fractional, or simplified surd answers.
  • Equation Rearrangement: Expand brackets, simplify terms, and rearrange into standard quadratic form before solving.

Ideal For:

  • Key Stage 4 / GCSE Math: Solving quadratics, working with surds, and evaluating the discriminant.
  • Key Stage 5 / A-Level Math: Understanding quadratic functions, nature of roots, and algebraic manipulation.
  • Lesson Uses: Independent practice, homework, revision/retrieval practice, cover work, or small-group intervention.

UK Curriculum Alignment:

  • GCSE Maths: Solve quadratic equations algebraically by using the quadratic formula, work with surds, and evaluate the discriminant.
  • A-Level Maths: Understand and use the discriminant of a quadratic function, including conditions for real and repeated roots.

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