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Daniel W. Van Arsdale:homogeneous Transformation Matrices
Contains explanations and examples of homogeneous transformation matrices.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: 2 X 2 Matrices, Determinants, Inverses
Learners investigate matrices, determinants, and inverses. Topics include the identity matrix and inverse of a matrix. The resource consists of examples with detailed solutions and a quiz.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Determinantes
Learn how to work with determinants and learn about its properties with this interactive activity.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Quiz on Determinants and Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on matrices. Topics include determinants and multiplicative inverses.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: The Inverse of a Square Matrix
Learners explore the discrete mathematics topic of matrices. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the inverse of a square matrix. The activity includes examples with 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Calculate Determinant of a Matrix
Learners explore the Algebra II topic of matrices. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the determinant of 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Matrices: Determinants
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate determinants. [5:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Transform Polygons Using Matrices
Find the image of a given polygon under a transformation defined by a given matrix. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Matrices as Transformations
Match transformation matrices with a visual representation of their effect on the plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Applications of Matrices
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides resources for working with 2 x 2 matrices as transformations of the plane, and interpreting the absolute value of the determinant in terms of area.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Transformation Using Matrices
Explains how simple polygons translate into matrices and how to use 2x2 matrices to represent transformations in a plane. Includes video demonstrating an example where a vector must be rotated 90 degrees using matrices. [4:18]
Cool Math
Coolmath: The Identity Matrix
Reference material and practice problems for the identity matrix.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: The Inverse of a Square Matrix [Pdf]
Students explore the inverse of a square matrix. Topics examined are the inverse of a real number, using inverses to solve systems, and the determinant of a 2 x 2 matrix. Class notes and examples are included.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: The Determinant of a Square Matrix [Pdf]
The resource investigates the determinant of a square matrix. Topics examined are computing determinants, Sarrus?s rule, and the cross product of two vectors. Class notes and examples are included.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Determinants to Classify 3x3 Matrices: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how the determinant of a 3x3 matrix can be used to tell whether or not the matrix represents a dependent linear system, an inconsistent linear system, or neither.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Determinants to Classify 3x3 Matrices: Lesson 3
This lesson demonstrates how the determinant of a 3x3 matrix can be used to tell whether or not the matrix represents a dependent linear system, an inconsistent linear system, or neither.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Determinant of a Matrix
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to find the determinant of a matrix. Several examples are given and clearly explained.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Matrices
Find a quick, concise explanation of matrices. Examples are given and clearly explained.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Determinants to Classify 2x2 Matrices: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how the determinant of a 2x2 matrix can be used to tell whether or not the matrix represents a dependent linear system, an inconsistent linear system, or neither.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Determinant Word Problems
Matrix determinants can be used to solve many algebra and geometry word problems. Among them: finding the area of a triangle, finding the area of a parallelogram, and finding the equation of a line between two points. These three...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Determinants
A complete lesson on matrix determinants is offered here. From explanation of what a determinant is to how to find the determinant of a 2x2 or 3x3 matrix. Steps are written in and shown for the student or teacher's use. Also provided are...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Matrices and Determinants
This resource explains determinants as related to mathematics and the history of determinants.