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高一必修 第二册(A版).pdf · 7.1 · PDF 75 / printed page 68

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TOPIC 01

Concept of complex numbers

Build understanding of concept of complex numbers through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

What you will be able to explain

  • Connect geometric and algebraic forms of concept of complex numbers.
  • Connect representations and justify the steps, including boundary cases.
  • Explain a solution and apply the idea to a changed situation.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Worked example

Find the imaginary part.

z=2−4iz=2-4i
  • Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Use z=a+bi with real a,b and i²=−1; distinguish parts from terms.
Hint 2
The imaginary part is the real coefficient of i.
Worked solution
  1. Use z=a+bi with real a,b and i²=−1; distinguish parts from terms.

  2. Calculate or simplify this relation.

    Im⁡z=−4\operatorname{Im}z=-4
  3. The imaginary part is not the whole term bi.

The requested value is -4.

Checks and common pitfalls: The imaginary part is not the whole term bi.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • What must be true before using the main rule for concept of complex numbers?
  • Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
  • Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Board plan

  • Connect geometric and algebraic forms of concept of complex numbers.
  • Algebraic form: Real and imaginary parts are real coefficients in a+bi.
    i2=−1i^2=-1
  • Complex plane: Conjugation reflects across the real axis; modulus is distance from the origin.
  • Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Anticipated thinking

  • Expected reasoning: Real and imaginary parts are real coefficients in a+bi.
  • Expected reasoning: Conjugation reflects across the real axis; modulus is distance from the origin.
  • Expected correction: The imaginary part of a+bi is b, not bi.

Assessment checklist

  • 1: identify the givens and required quantity.
  • 1: choose a valid definition, representation or method.
  • 1: present connected, correct reasoning.
  • 1: check conditions and explain the result.

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