- Could use the property that A x B = 0 allows us to analyse the situations when either A or B equal 0. - Could use the quadratic equation to determine when a quadratic will and wont have a solutions. - Could extend to geometric interpretations, noting that factors/solutions are the x-intercepts.

- Could work on factorising quadratics and noting properties of quadratics such as P(A) = 0 implies that A will be a factor.

James: - Could work on recalling rules of divisibility from memory, and could apply the rules well to different types of numbers. Liam: - Could recall most rules without help, however, had some slight confusion about their applications.

- Both could work on applying rules to more complex situations and, notably, could work on simplifying problems using well-known properties. - Both need to improve on the laying out of their working out. Need to clearly outline how they come to their conclusions and all the steps involved.

- Could identify the different methods of factorising quadratics and how their form allows us to determine their properties.

- Seems to struggle when applying rules of factorising to more complex terms. Needs to remember that rules of factorising won't change if we apply them to terms of different forms. Factorising in groups of two seems to be the most difficult.

James: - Could see effort put into his work, showed understanding of the problems given and could work through any areas that he made mistakes on. - Shows active effort to understand areas that are of difficulty to him. Liam: - Has a good understanding of topics and can recall equations/properties to work through problems effectively. - Can apply knowledge to more complex situations, and can break down problems well.

James: - Could work on handwriting and laying out his work. - Seems to make some silly mistakes, figures out different parts of questions correctly but may incorrectly put them together. Liam: - Needs to show more working out as mistakes made in steps are often overlooked.