Thinking Contextually This topic can easily be extended from the topic of complex numbers and solving quadratic equations with a negative discriminant. Any situation where a polynomial equation is involved is a potential chance to revise and explore these ideas. Solving a linear, constant coefficient differential equation involves the solution of a quadratic equation as does finding the determinant of a square matrix. These are two examples among many where the learners can be encouraged to reinforce their knowledge.
Thinking Contextually This topic can easily be extended from the topic of complex numbers and solving quadratic equations with a negative discriminant. Any situation where a polynomial equation is involved is a potential chance to revise and explore these ideas. Solving a linear, constant coefficient differential equation involves the solution of a quadratic equation as does finding the determinant of a square matrix. These are two examples among many where the learners can be encouraged to reinforce their knowledge.