standard_description: Represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, and conjugation of complex numbers geometrically on the complex plane; use properties of this representation for computation. For example, (-1 + Ö3i)^(3) = 8 because (-1 + Ö3i) has modulus 2 and argument 120°.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Act It Out
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Connecting cubes or two-color counters
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Math Stories Stage 2 Recording Sheet
Math Stories Stage 2 Backgrounds

Narrative
One student uses the background mat to tell a story that includes a question. The other student uses counters or connecting cubes to act out the story and answer the question. Both students draw a picture and write the answer to the story problem on their recording sheet.


aligns: no