The role of complex numbers in interdisciplinary mathematics teaching in Tanzanian secondary schools

Artigo2026

Emmanuel Deogratias ORCID

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Resumo

Complex numbers are part of the standard Tanzanian mathematics curriculum for secondary schools. The integration of complex numbers into interdisciplinary teaching offers significant opportunities such as solving electrical problems to enhance conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills in Tanzanian secondary schools. This study explores how complex numbers are conceptualized, taught, and received across subject disciplines. Through a qualitative analysis of data collected through interviews, curriculum analysis and classroom observations, the research highlights how complex numbers can bridge abstract mathematical theory with real-world applications, such as electrical engineering, wave mechanics, and computer simulations. The findings in this study are based on connections between mathematics and science subjects, conceptual understanding of complex numbers, classroom practices and student engagement, and cultural contextualization strategies. The findings suggest that effective interdisciplinary instruction involving complex numbers promotes critical thinking, fosters learner curiosity, and aligns with the goals of competence-based curricula. However, challenges such as limited teaching resources, insufficient teacher training, and rigid syllabus design hinder the full realization of these benefits. The study recommends targeted professional development for educators, updated teaching materials, and revised policies that encourage interdisciplinary approaches.

Dados da obra

Tipo
Artigo
Periódico
Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, v. 6, n. 2, p. em107
Editora
Modestum Limited
Ano
2026 (2026-04-11)
Palavras-chave
complex numbers; interdisciplinary teaching; mathematics education; high school mathematics; mathematics and science integration; electrical engineering applications; conceptual understanding; student engagement; competence-based curriculum; teacher professional development; cultural contextualization
Temas
Currículo, Formação de Professores de Matemática, Práticas Pedagógicas, Resolução de Problemas
DOI
10.29333/mathsciteacher/18344
ISSN
2752-6054
Licença
cc-by
Acesso
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Na Biblioteca desde
01/10/2026 · verificada em 03/10/2026

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ABNT
DEOGRATIAS, Emmanuel. The role of complex numbers in interdisciplinary mathematics teaching in Tanzanian secondary schools. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, v. 6, n. 2, p. em107, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/18344.

APA

Deogratias, E. (2026). The role of complex numbers in interdisciplinary mathematics teaching in Tanzanian secondary schools. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 6(2), em107. https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/18344

BibTeX
@article{deogratias2026,
  author = {Deogratias, Emmanuel},
  title = {The role of complex numbers in interdisciplinary mathematics teaching in Tanzanian secondary schools},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher},
  volume = {6},
  number = {2},
  pages = {em107},
  publisher = {Modestum Limited},
  doi = {10.29333/mathsciteacher/18344}
}
RIS
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PY  - 2026
JO  - Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher
VL  - 6
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DO  - 10.29333/mathsciteacher/18344
ER  - 

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