Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trigonometric Form of Complex Numbers

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
This lesson is written from the perspective of a student teacher. A step by step lesson in which the class works on the trigonometric form of complex numbers. They convert between trigonometric and complex forms. They will also practice...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Angle of Complex Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a complex number of the form a+bi, find its angle. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Complex Numbers From Absolute Value & Angle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the absolute value and the angle of a complex number, express the number in the form a+bi. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Polar Form of a Complex Number

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you will learn how to convert complex numbers from rectangular form to polar form. You will also explore the graphs of complex numbers on a polar graph.
Handout
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Geometric Representation of Complex Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to viewing the complex plane in terms of polar coordinates. Assumes knowledge of the conversion formulas. Includes several examples and pictures.
Primary
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Powers of Complex Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to DeMoivre's Theorem for quickly finding the powers of complex numbers. Assumes knowledge of polar form of complex numbers. Includes several examples and pictures.
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Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Polar Coordinates Sample Test

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A practice test covering the polar form of complex numbers, including using DeMoivre's Theorem to find powers and roots of complex numbers.
Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Drexel University Math Forum: Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Contains a short summary on imaginary numbers and several links to its related fields. Also provides several examples and explanations for understanding.