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Worksheet
Curated OER

Operations with Complex Numbers

For Students 10th - 11th
In this complex numbers worksheet, students simplify thirty complex number expressions and answer two critical thinking questions.  The solutions are provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Complex Numbers - Week 5

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this complex numbers worksheet, students solve problems involving polynomials, real constants containing imaginary numbers, and find the complex number that satisfies a given equation. This two-page worksheet contains seven problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Topic 5.9 and 5.10 - Complex Numbers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this complex numbers worksheet, students solve problems in which they either simplify or solve algebraic expressions. There are 15 questions on this worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

A Surprising Boost from Geometry

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Working with imaginary numbers — this is where it gets complex! After exploring the graph of complex numbers, learners simplify them using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Geometric Effect of Multiplying by a Reciprocal

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Class members perform complex operations on a plane in the 17th segment in the 32-part series. Learners first verify that multiplication by the reciprocal does the same geometrically as it does algebraically. The class then circles back...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Imaginary Numbers

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders explain how every real number is also a complex number.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with solution. 
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Worksheet
Kuta Software

Simplifying Radicals/Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for straightforward practice on simplifying radicals and imaginary numbers? Here are 20 problems to practice these skills and an answer key for the odd-numbered questions. 
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Unit Plan
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Mathematics Vision Project

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Through a variety of physical and theoretical situations, learners are led through the development of some of the deepest concepts in high school mathematics. Complex numbers, the fundamental theorem of algebra and rational exponents...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complex Number

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the vertex of a quadratic functions. They identify complex numbers. There are 6 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Operations of Complex Numbers and Intro to DeMoivre's Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems with complex numbers. In this algebra lesson, students factor complex numbers and simplify equations using DeMoivre's Theorem. They add, subtract, multiply and divide using negative roots.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complex Analysis: Polar & Exponential Forms

For Students Higher Ed
In this polar and exponential form learning exercise, students use Euler's Formula to write complex numbers in exponential form. They write numbers in rectangular form. This two-page learning exercise contains seven multi-step problems.
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Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task - Precalculus (module 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Individuals show what they know about the geometric representations of complex numbers and linearity. Seventeen questions challenge them to demonstrate their knowledge of moduli and operations with complex numbers. The assessment is the...
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Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task — Precalculus (Module 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
A transformational assessment determines how far pupils are advancing toward mastering complex and matrix standards. The assessment checks the learners' understanding of linear transformations, complex numbers and the complex plane,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Iterating the Function and Complex Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor and solve quadratic and complex equations. They factor out negative roots and identify the real and imaginary parts of an equation.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Imaginary Numbers

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems that involve determine the value of expression involving the imaginary unit.  The one page worksheet contains three multiple choice questions.  Answers provided. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Not all linear functions are linear transformations — show your class the difference. The first lesson in a unit on linear transformations and complex numbers that spans 32 segments introduces the concept of linear transformations and...
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eBook
Rice University

Precalculus

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arithmetic Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Matrix Multiplication Is Not Commutative

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Should matrices be allowed to commute when they are being multiplied? Learners analyze this question to determine if the commutative property applies to matrices. They connect their exploration to transformations, vectors, and complex...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Obstacles Resolved—A Surprising Result

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The greater the degree, the more solutions to find! Individuals find the real solutions from a graph and use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to find the remaining factors. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Chapter 8 Algebra II

For Students 10th - 12th
In this radical equations and expressions test, students answer 4 multiple choice and 21 short answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Complexity

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 2)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Trying to find a linear transformation is like finding a needle in a haystack. The second lesson in the series of 32 continues to explore the concept of linearity started in the first lesson. The class explores trigonometric, rational,...