Teach Engineering
Trust in the Truss: Design a Wooden Bridge
Obviously, a sturdy bridge is the desired outcome. Pupils select from one of four different types of truss bridges, then construct a model of the bridge from craft sticks and glue, making sure that it satisfies certain constraints. They...
Teach Engineering
Doing the Math: Analysis of Forces in a Truss Bridge
Join together to investigate truss joints. Scholars learn how to analyze forces at truss joints to determine the strength of truss bridges. They apply the "method of joints" in calculating the tension and compression forces at each joint...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 10: Matrices Revisited
A matrix is just a fancy way of making a table. Young scholars explore operations with matrices with the first lessons in the final module of a 10-unit Algebra II series. After adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices, pupils use...
CK-12 Foundation
Matrices to Represent Data: Houndstooth
Apply matrices to fashion. Here your classes use a matrix to create a popular clothing design. As they construct the pattern, they review the dimensions of a matrix by considering the rows and columns.
PBL Pathways
Biscuits
Calculate the nutrients in different types of dog biscuits. Pupils create a technical report outlining the amount of calcium, protein, and carbohydrates in three types of dog biscuits. The project-based learning activity requires...
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Pre-Calculus Module 2
Assess your classes' knowledge using questions that require high-level thinking and explanation. Learners use matrices to answer application questions. They also demonstrate their understanding of matrix operations.
EngageNY
Introduction to Networks
Watch as matrices break networks down into rows and columns! Individuals learn how a network can be represented as a matrix. They also identify the notation of matrices.
Teach Engineering
Hydrogen-Oxygen Reaction Lab
High schoolers conduct an experiment using the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. After pairs balance the chemical equation for making water, they mix different ratios of hydrogen and oxygen in a chemical reaction. Classmates...
Benjamin Franklin High School
Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 1)
This first of twelve algebra 2 resources provides a broad review of many algebra 1 concepts through a number of separable lessons and labs. Starting with the real number system and its subsystems, the sections quickly but thoroughly move...
Curated OER
Making Connections: Matrices, Graph, Linear Systems
In this set of activities, matrices and equations are explored. They work with matrices using pen and paper as well as graphing calculator. Additionally real-world problems are explored.
Curated OER
Matrix Operations
Here is a worksheet to practice or review basic matrix operations of addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication. First, define and discuss key vocabulary terms, then have individuals work five simple problems. There are detailed...
Curated OER
NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Set the Trap
Learners investigate concept of matrices through iteration in this probability instructional activity. They investigate probability by creating a instructional activity based on a famous painting. This assignment contains extensions to...
Curated OER
NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Matrix Operations
Learn how to use matrix operations to determine the probabilities that an object will end up at a certain location. The lesson is designed as an introduction to matrix operations and is a step-by- step guide through the process that can...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Linear Equation Programs
This site contains a downloadable tool that can solve up to 30 simultaneous linear equations in 30 unknowns.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Matrix
From Mathworld.com as site on Maxtricies. Includes formulas, definitions, and links to related articles.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Augmented Matrix Tutorial
The necessary steps to augment a matrix are explianed by using a problem presented by a student.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: How to Augment a Matrix
In easy to follow steps, this resource replies to a student's question on how to augment a matrix.
Richland Community College
Operations With Matrices
This site has an explanation for many operations of matrices, including equality, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and identity.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Set the Trap
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students a real-world application to matrices and matrix operations. Framed in the context of a stolen painting which the thief may hide at different warehouses, students...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Matrix Operations
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students how using matrix multiplication can lead to solving real-world problems. In this situation, a painting is missing and the probability of travel betweek five cities...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Matrices and Linear Equations
This Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity encourages students to investigate addition, subtraction, and multiplication of matrices. They find the inverse of a matrix. Students also solve a set of linear equations by using matrices.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: The Matrix of a System and Row Operations
The tutorial examines the matrix of a system and row operations. Students learn about the concepts through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include a system of linear equations and augmented matrices. Review exercises...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
The topic summary outlines systems of linear equations and matrices. Some topics reviewed are linear equations in two unknowns, augmented matrix, and Gauss Jordan row reduction. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Matrix Algebra
The topic summary outlines matrix algebra. Some topics reviewed are operations with matrices, matrix inverse, and algebra of matrices. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.