Johan Claeys
Math Abundance: Polar Coordinates of a Point P
Defines a polar coordinate, pole, and polar axis. Includes graph.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Column Vectors
Idenitfy the sum, difference and scalar multiple of column vectors and represent the results graphically.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Vector Algebra
Test your knowledge of sum, difference, and scalar multiple of vectors.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Dot Product of Unit Vectors
This site gives an example of a problem showing how to find the dot product of unit vectors.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Points in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify the coordinates of a point and plot points in the coordinate plane.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Cartesian Coordinate Plane
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Cartesian Coordinate Plane. Examples are given and various aspects of plotting points and graphing are described.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Vector Equation of a Line
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding the Vector equation of a line in three dimensions
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Coordinates
Students learn about the concept of graphing coordinates on the coordinate plane by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Polar and Cartesian Coordinates
Students learn about polar and cartesian coordinates. The tutorial consists of notes and examples.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Plot Points in Polar Coordinates
The interactive tutorial examines how to plot points given by their polar coordinates. Learners use the applet to plot polar coordinates.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Analytic Geometry: Polar Coordinates
This site from The Math Forum provides great information on polar coordinates. You can access this information either by clicking on the coordinates link or just scrolling down, it is the first one listed on the page. Includes several...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Dot Product of Two Vectors and Applications
Learners explore the Pre-Calculus topic of vectors. The activity is a tutorial on the calculation and applications of the dot product of two vectors. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Coordinates
This site discusses coordinates in the Cartesian plane. The site gives some fundamental terms involving Cartesian coordinates and a graph with the origin and a point labeled. Be sure to follow the links to related terms, everyday...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Introduction to the X, Y Plane (The "Cartesian" Plane)
Purplemath offers an in-depth lesson on the Cartesian plane. The lesson discusses how to plot points and gives information about the four quadrants. Example problems are given on plotting points and determining the quadrant in which to...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Vector Math
This activity checks that you are able to add and subtract vectors, calculate the dot and cross product of vectors, and multiply or divide vectors by scalars.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe, F Tf Coordinates of Points on a Circle
For this task, students are shown a unit circle in a plane and an angle measured from the x-axis. They must determine the coordinates of the line segment for the angle and answer a question about the sum of the coordinates. The purpose...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Components of Vectors and Endpoints
Find the components of a vector. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Convert Polar to Rectangular Coordinates and Vice Versa
Learners explore the Pre-Calculus topic of polar and rectangular coordinates. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unit Vectors and Components
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn how to break down a vector into component vectors and unit vectors.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unit Vectors and Components
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A collection of learning resources to help students understand how to find the components of a vector by subtracting the coordinates of an initial point from the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add Vectors: Magnitude & Direction to Component
Add two vectors in magnitude and direction form to get a new vector in component form.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Coordinate Plane
Learn about the coordinate plane with this reference guide. Provides detailed definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Simple Coordinates Game
Investigate the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of randomly generated points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: General Coordinates Game
Investigate the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of a randomly generated point, or requesting that a particular point be plotted.