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Contents
- Whole Topic Notes
- 1A Exponential Form
- 1B Multiplying & Dividing Complex Numbers
- 1C De Moivre’s Theorem
- 1D Using de Moivre to Prove Trigonometric Identities
- 1E Part 1 Finite Summations
- 1E Part 2 Infinite Summations
- 1F nth Roots of Complex Numbers
- 1G Geometric Problems with Complex Numbers
- Whole Topic Summary Resources (Including Past Paper Questions)
Whole Topic Notes
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- Textbook Notes as PPTs (Courtesy of Owen134866)
Full Notes to Accompany Slides
Dr Frost
- Dr Frost A2 Core Pure Complex Numbers Section
- Dr Frost A2 Core Pure Complex Numbers Slides
- Blank Notes to Follow Slides Word Doc or PDF (Courtesy of Kingβs Chester Maths Department)
Acute Learning Whole Chapter Problem Pairs
Notes
- Physics & Maths Tutor
- CP2 Ch.1 Complex Numbers: Cheat sheet
1A Exponential Form
Textbook resources
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Dr Frost resources
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
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Extra Questions
- Dr Frost Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 718a: Convert a complex number from modulus-argument form to exponential form. (not yet active)
- 718b: Convert a complex number from Cartesian/rectangular form to exponential form. (not yet active)
- 718c: Convert an exponential term eiΞΈ to modulus-argument form. (not yet active)
- 718d: Convert an exponential term e-iΞΈ to cosΞΈ – isinΞΈ form. (not yet active)
- 718: Exam Practice: Euler’s formula eiΞΈ = cos(ΞΈ) + i sin(ΞΈ) (not yet active)
Other resources
Other Videos & Multimedia
Numberphile ‘Euler’s Formula’
Enrichment Video
3Blue1Brown: e^(iΟ) in 3.14 minutes, using dynamics
Mathologer: e to the pi i for dummies
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Online Platform
- Bossmaths interactive 2×2 transformations and questions
Activities
- The Chalkface
Online Platforms
- Khan Academy
- Modulus-argument (polar) form: Videos & practice
Worksheets
- MadAsMaths (T. Madas)
- Complex Numbers Part 1 Exam Questions Q55 (difficulty 4 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q54, 84, 176 (difficulty 3β5 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 1 Basic Complex Algebra Q29
1B Multiplying & Dividing Complex Numbers
Textbook resources
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Dr Frost resources
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(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
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Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Online Platform
- Bossmaths interactive 2×2 transformations and questions
Online Platforms
- Khan Academy
- Multiplying, dividing & powers in polar form: Videos & practice
1C De Moivre’s Theorem
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 719a: Prove de Moivre’s theorem by induction. (not yet active)
- 719b: Use de Moivre’s theorem to find a power of complex numbers in modulus-argument form. (not yet active)
- 719d: Use de Moivre’s theorem to find a power of complex numbers in Cartesian/rectangular form. (not yet active)
- 719: Exam Practice: Powers of complex numbers using de Moivre’s theorem
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Online Platform
- Bossmaths interactive 3×3 transformations and questions
Worksheets
- MadAsMaths (T. Madas)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q29, 78 (difficulty 3β4 of 5)
- Proof by Induction Miscellaneous Results Q1 (difficulty 2 of 5)
1D Using de Moivre to Prove Trigonometric Identities
Textbook resources
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Dr Frost resources
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
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Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 720a: Write sin kx or cos kx as sum of powers of sin or cos (not yet active)
- 720b: Write a power of sin x or cos x as a sum of sin(kx) or cos(kx) terms. (not yet active)
- 720c: Integrate powers of trigonometric terms where cubed or of a higher power. (not yet active)
- 720d: Solve an equation given in the form sin ax = b sin cx (not yet active)
- 720: Exam Practice: Proving trigonometric identities using de Moivre’s theorem
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Online Platform
- Bossmaths interactive 2×2 transformations and questions
Worksheet & Activities
- MEI activities from old FP1
Worksheets
- MadAsMaths (T. Madas)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q31, 33, 49, 51, 56, 60, 64, 71, 77, 81, 86, 87, 89, 91, 92, 94, 97, 99, 101, 106, 110, 124, 129, 147, 151, 156, 160, 170, 171, 173, 174, 185 (difficulty 3β5 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Trigonometric Identities Q1β10
1E Part 1 Finite Summations
Textbook resources
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Dr Frost resources
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
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Extra Questions
- Dr Frost Questions (Very short quiz: 3 questions)
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 721a: Write an expression in the form frackeiΞΈ – 1 in terms of trigonometric terms. (not yet active)
- 721b: Simplify the sum of a finite geometric series of complex terms. (not yet active)
- 721c: Simplify a finite series of sin(kΞΈ) terms or cos(kΞΈ) terms by use of de Moivre’s theorem. (not yet active)
- 721: Exam Practice: Sums of series using de Moivre’s theorem
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Worksheets
- MadAsMaths (T. Madas)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q133, 168 (difficulty 4β5 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Complex Series Q2, 4
1E Part 2 Infinite Summations
Textbook resources
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Dr Frost resources
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
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- No Dr Frost Slides
Extra Questions
- Dr Frost Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
1F nth Roots of Complex Numbers
Textbook resources
Dr Frost resources
Other resources
1G Geometric Problems with Complex Numbers
Textbook resources
Dr Frost resources
Other resources
Worksheets
- MadAsMaths (T. Madas)
- Complex Numbers Part 1 Exam Questions Q69 (difficulty 5 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q2, 4, 21, 22, 35, 38, 39, 42, 52, 57, 61, 65, 75, 76, 85, 118, 119, 127, 131, 136, 139, 153, 154, 162, 163, 181 (difficulty 2β5 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 1 Basic Complex Algebra Q30
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Roots of Complex Numbers Q1β12
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q70, 126, 183, 186 (difficulty 3β5 of 5)
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Complex Series Q1, 3, 5
- Complex Numbers Part 2 Exam Questions Q68, 141, 143, 178 (difficulty 3β5 of 5)
Whole Topic Summary Resources (Including Past Paper Questions)
Download PPQs as WW Powerpoint for Core Pure de Moivre’s Theorem
External Whole Topic Past Paper Style Questions
Activities
- NRICH (student problems)
Worksheets
- MathedUp
- Physics & Maths Tutor
- CP2 Ch.1 Complex Numbers: Questions by topic
- Dr Austin Maths