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| ID | 398 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Olena |
| Last Name | Ostapyuk |
| Institution | University of Northern Iowa |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | How can i be more than Imaginary for Future HIgh School Mathematics Teachers |
| Abstract | High school teachers introduce i as a solution to the equation x^2=-1 without understanding the geometry of complex numbers. This results in students not understanding the role of complex numbers in other contexts. The purpose of this talk is to share an introduction to complex numbers used in a mathematics course for future secondary mathematics teachers to demystify i and provide a rationale for its use in both pure and applied mathematics. |
| Subject area(s) | Mathematics Education |
| Suitable for undergraduates? | Y |
| Day Preference | SaturdayMild |
| Computer Needed? | Y |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
| Overhead Needed? | Y |
| Software requests | Need to connect my laptop to Internet or otherwise have a computer to run java appelt on-line |
| Special Needs | |
| Date Submitted | 10/08/2014 |
| Year | 2014 |