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Classifying Complex Numbers Lesson PlanClassifying Complex Numbers Lesson Plan
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Alabama Learning Exchange
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Year
2017
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Classifying Complex Numbers

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Imaginary numbers are a real thing. Scholars learn about complex numbers, real numbers, and imaginary numbers. They classify given numbers as strictly complex, strictly real, or strictly imaginary in an individual or group activity.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

complex numbers, imaginary numbers, real numbers

Additional Tags

imaginary numbers, complex numbers, real numbers, math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the Test Mode presentation as a quiz

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have knowledge of the set of real numbers
  • Assumes learners understand Venn diagrams

Pros

  • Provides several different options for instruction
  • Includes PowerPoint presentations to use as teacher-led lecture or group learning

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-CN.A.1 HSN-CN.B.4 HSA-REI.B.4.a HSA-REI.B.4.b

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