Two Challenging Concepts in Mathematics Education: Subject-Specific Thoughts on the Complex Unit and Angles

Autor/inn/en	Veith, Joaquin M.; Bitzenbauer, Philipp
Titel	Two Challenging Concepts in Mathematics Education: Subject-Specific Thoughts on the Complex Unit and Angles
Quelle	In: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 9 (2021) 4, (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2301-251X
Schlagwörter	Geometric Concepts; Number Concepts; Algebra; Concept Formation; Misconceptions; Difficulty Level; College Mathematics; Mathematics Education; Undergraduate Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Elementare Geometrie; Number concept; Zahlbegriff; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Missverständnis; Schwierigkeitsgrad; Mathematische Bildung
Abstract	In this paper, we focus on two particularly problematic concepts in teaching mathematics: the complex unit i and angles. These concepts are naturally linked via De Moivre's theorem but are independently misused in numerous contexts. We present definitions, notations, and ways of speaking about these terms from mathematics education that are not valid from a subject-specific point of view. We justify how these incorrectly used definitions, notations, and ways of speaking convey a false picture of the mathematical content and present options for introducing these concepts in classroom practice in a correct way. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Eastern Mediterranean University, Farnagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey. e-mail: editor@scimath.net; Web site: http://www.scimath.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01