Curated OER
Sigma Detectives
In this sigma worksheet, students evaluate patterns. They find the sum of the digits in a sequence and write the formula to produce the sequence. This one page worksheet contains four multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Precalculus Pretest
Students complete a pretest as practice for their review. In this precalculus lesson, students find the distance between points and the trigonometric identity of the sine, cosine and tangent. They solve problems using complex and...
EngageNY
Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
Curated OER
Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2
Students use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
Curated OER
Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
Virginia Department of Education
Quadratic Equations
Review the multiple methods of solving quadratic equations through an analysis of the discriminant. Scholars use the discriminant to determine the best solution method and then solve various equations. As a challenge, learners build...
EngageNY
Overcoming a Third Obstacle to Factoring— What If There Are No Real Number Solutions?
Time for pupils to use their imagination! Learners examine the relationship between a system with no real solution and its graph. They then verify their discoveries with algebra.
Curated OER
Monthly Cost of Living - Food
Students determine how much they would need to feed a family for a month. They plan meals and use Internet grocery stores to find the cost of individual food items. They brainstorm in small groups to come up with 1 weeks worth of menus.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Imaginary Numbers
For this lesson, you will learn about complex numbers and imaginary numbers. Included are solved examples and interactive questions for review.
Math Warehouse
Math Warehouse: Complex and Imaginary Numbers
Features numerous exercises relating to complex and imaginary numbers. Includes video tutorials, calculators, worksheets and more.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Skill in Algebra: Complex or Imaginary Numbers
Clearly and thoroughly explains complex numbers. Provides example problems and exercises for students, with solutions available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Imaginary Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students will identify imaginary and complex numbers, basic evaluation of imaginary numbers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Imaginary Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Know there is a complex number i such that i squared = -1, and every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying Square Roots With Negative Numbers
This tutorial and practice shows how to simplify radicals even with a negative number. Features include a teacher page that has a Bingo game to teach the concept.
University of Toronto (Canada)
How Can One Show That Imaginary Numbers Really Do Exist?
Contains a brief summary about the theory of imaginary numbers.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Real, Irrational, Imaginary Numbers
Explore this course in imaginary and complex numbers including topics of integers, real numbers, infinity, transcendental numbers, imaginary and complex numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Roots of Negative Numbers
Rewrite square roots of negative numbers as imaginary numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Clark University
Clark University: Dave's Short Trig Course: Complex Numbers: Absolute Value
Contains detailed information on absolute values for complex numbers.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Complex Numbers
A comprehensive guide for learning all about complex numbers with definitions, operations on complex numbers, solved examples, and practice questions.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: The Evolution of Numbers
Discusses what numbers are and how our understanding of them has evolved over thousands of years, from simple counting to negative numbers and irrational numbers, for example. Includes a set of practice questions where students identify...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Complex Numbers: Basic Definitions
After reviewing the process of solving quadratic and cubic equations, a definition of an imaginary number is given. Also included is a demonstration of simplifying powers of the imaginary number and writing complex numbers. Examples are...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Complex Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers the powers of i, and adding and subtracting complex numbers, as well as how to plot them in the complex plane. Students examine guided notes,...
Friesian School
Friesian.com: Imaginary Numbers
This site from Friesian.com contains a detailed definition of imaginary numbers along with a few examples.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Absolute Value of Complex Numbers
This tutorial presents the absolute value of complex numbers using formulas, graphs, and examples. There are practice problems and a teacher resource page to assist students in understanding the concept.