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PPT
Urbana School District

Vectors

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
I don't always make vector jokes, but when I do, IJK. Vector addition using multiple methods, scalar multiplication, vector subtraction, vector components, relative velocities, free body diagrams, and so much more Are covered in this...
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Unit Plan
Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 4)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This fourth of twelve units in a series continues the investigation of functions through equations and inequalities. However, the modular nature of the lessons in the section make this an excellent resource for any curriculum covering...
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Unit Plan
EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dilations with Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Examine dilation with matrices with your class. Learners write a conjecture for how the scale factor determines the size of an image. They then use their conjecture to write a matrix multiplication problem for the illustrated triangle...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Convergence" - Air Hockey

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to use a matrix to organize data to solve a problem. This activity uses wins and losses to rank players for an air hockey tournament they wish to have. After practicing some basic matrix operations the class could do the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A TI-nspire lesson to find determinants of matrices using calculators. The class follows along in this step by step activity to explore operations on matrices. They will mostly be multiplying and at the end of the lesson they are guided...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Matrices to Enter Data and Perform Operations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here's a TI step by step guided instructional activity on matrices. The class enters data into the TI calculator about movie ticket sales and uses matrices as a problem solving tool. They add and multiply matrices to determine profit.
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Curated OER

NUMB3RS Activity: Coded Messages

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using matrix multiplication and inverse matrices, high schoolers are trying to uncode a coded message. Students encrypt simple messages using 2 x 2 matrices.
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Curated OER

Operating on Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate matrices by exploring addition, subtraction and multiplication of matrices.  Students find the determinant and inverse of a matrix.  The lesson includes a set of practice problems
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Lesson Plan
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Curated OER

Solving Systems Using Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Explore the concept of systems of equations in two variables and use matrices to solve them. Young mathematicians enter coefficients and constants into a matrix and then solve using row reduction. Instructions on how to use the shortcut...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Transformations with Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A page right out of the Holt Geometry book. Use a graphing calculator and graph paper to explore transformations with matrices.  
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Areas of Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians calculate the area of polygons in this algebra lesson. They find the determinant as they calculate the areas for triangles and quadrilaterals. They also use scalar multiplication to find the determinant.
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

The Determinant of a Matrix

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the determinant. For this algebra lesson, students find the determinant and use to calculate the area of a triangle. They calculate the area of a quadrilateral in a plane.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matrix Multiplication

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve matrices using multiplication. In this algebra lesson, students identify the properties needed to multiply matrices. They define the terms matrix and dimensions.
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Curated OER

Matrix Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems with matrices. In this algebra lesson, students find the inverse of a matrix. They calculate the determinant and solve for the identity.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coded Messages

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve matrices by multiplication. In this algebra lesson, students create coded messages and relate it to solving matrices. They multiply and find the inverse of matrices.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Matrices and Transformations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
In this matrix worksheet, learners explore and solve problems with matrices by addition, subtraction, multiplication and using linear equations. There are 28 problems with some answers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Set the Trap

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate concept of matrices through iteration in this probability lesson. They investigate probability by creating a lesson based on a famous painting. This assignment contains extensions to the lesson.  
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Curated OER

Cramer's Rule ID: 8793

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians are introduced to Cramer’s Rule and use it to solve three systems that have one solution, no solutions, and an infinite number of solutions.  High schoolers use TI-Nspire to graph the systems to verify their answers and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NUMB3RS Activity: Settling The Score

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to investigate matrix multiplication.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students examine matrix multiplication in the context of a Homes-Rahe stress test which is similar to the process used to score figure skaters.  The...
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Curated OER

NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Matrix Operations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculations at the Crazy Cookie Company

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore matrix multiplication and problem solve using matrix multiplication. They design a table that will display cost and profit for three cookie stores. 
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Curated OER

Triangle in the Matrix

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians represent a triangle with a matrix and use the determinant to find the area of three given triangles. Learners also verify the formula for area of a triangle. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Count the Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils find the difference between consecutive y-values on the calculator and write an equation that fits the data.  They continue finding the differences in consecutive y-values using lists on their calculator. Learners conclude as they...