solve the pation ar?+be-+e=0. by plang the graph ofthe parabola y= ar?+ ix +¢ and reading the sinters ‘Number and Algebra Strand 1. Quadratic | 1.1 solve quadratic equations by the factor method 19 equations in ; fone unknown | £2 form quadratic equations from given roots The given roots are confined to real ‘numbers, 14 solve quadratic equations by the quadratic formula ‘understand the relations between the discriminant of a ‘quadeatic equation and the nature ofits roots ‘The following ae not required for ‘students taking ony the Foundation Topics: expressing noneal roots in the form abi ‘+ simplifying expressions involving sands such as 22.8 ‘When A-<0, students have to point out thatthe equation bas no real roats” ot “the equation has two monreal rots” as they are expected to recognise the ‘existence of complex numbers in Leaming Objective 18 16 7 18 solve problems involving quadratic equations ‘and form quadratie equations using these relations appreciate the development af the number systems including, the system of complex numbers sequired only in the Non-foundation “Topics and tackled in Learning Objective SA. “The relations between the roots and ‘coeflcients include: megs Deca, ‘where qrand fi are the roots of the ‘equation ax? +hr+e=Oanda7 0. ‘Tho topics such asthe hierarchy ofthe ‘number systems andthe conversion between recurring decimals and factions may be discussed.‘Complex numbers re eanfined to the form abi Note: The coelfciens of quadratic ‘equations are confined to real umber. 2. Functions and | 2.1 recognise the inttve concepts of finetions, domains and | 10. | Finding the domain ofa function is graphs -co-domains, independent and dependent variables: required bat need nat be stressed. 22 recognise the notation of functions and use tabula, algebraic Representations like and graphical methods to represent functions sare also accepted. 2.3 understand the features ofthe graphs of quadratic functions ‘The features ofthe graphs of quadratic fusions ineude: the vertex + the axis of symmetry + the direction of opening relations with the axes Students ae expected to find the maxim and minimum values oF quadratic ‘unetons by the graphical metho. 24 find he maximum and minimum values of quadratic ‘Students are expected to solve probleme unetions by the algebraic method relating o maximum and minimum values of quadratic funetions. 3. Exponential | 3.1 understand the deinitions of ational indices 16 | The definitions inctode and logarithmic . factions Saat uae ‘Students are also expected to evaluate 3.2. understand the laws of rational indices expresons sch as VE. ‘The laws of ational indices include: © @lfaum 8 at Bm (aby?34 understand the properties of exponential functions and Jogarthmie functions and the Features of their ‘eraphs z = é = «gave ELH ‘The following properties and features are included: 4 the domains ofthe fimetions + thefimetion f(x)=a" increases (Gecreases) as x increases for a>1 Oat) + y=a" issymmeticto y=logex bout yas + the intercepts with the anes + the ate of increasing rate of ecroasng (by diet inspection)