Assessment Criteria

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Real and Complex Numbers 5 Credits

In Mock exams : achieved 10

Achievement criteria Achievement

You need to apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems.

This could involve:

selecting and using methods

demonstrating knowledge of geometric concepts and terms

communicating using appropriate representations

Problems are situations that provide opportunities to apply knowledge or understanding of mathematical concepts and methods. Situations will be set in a real-life or mathematical contexts.

You need to be familiar with:

quadratic and cubic equations with complex roots

Argand diagrams

polar and rectangular forms

manipulation of surds

manipulation of complex numbers

loci

De Moivre's theorem

equations of the form zn = r cisθ, or zn = a + b where a, b are real and n is a positive integer.

Achievement with Merit

Make sure that you can meet the criteria for achievement

You need to apply the algebra of complex numbers, using relational thinking, in solving problems.

This could involve one or more of:

selecting and carrying out a logical sequence of steps

connecting different concepts or representations

demonstrating understanding of concepts

forming and using a model

and also relating findings to a context, or communicating thinking using appropriate mathematical statements.

Achievement with Excellence

Make sure that you can meet the criteria for merit

You need to apply the algebra of complex numbers, using extended abstract thinking, in solving problems.

This could involve one or more of:

devising a strategy to investigate a situation

identifying relevant concepts in context

developing a chain of logical reasoning, or proof

forming a generalisation

and also using correct mathematical statements, or communicating mathematical insight.

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