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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Scalar Multiplication: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This brief lesson will introduce scalars, and demonstrate how to perform scalar multiplication with matrices. It is 1 of 10 in the series titled "Scalar Multiplication."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Singular and Non Singular Matrices: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the notion of a singular matrix and provides a shortcut to determine whether or not a given 2x2 matrix is singular. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Singular and Non-Singular Matrices."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Using Determinants to Classify 3x3 Matrices: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Add and Subtract Matrices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to add and subtract matrices. Step by step examples are included to help you understand how to find the sum or difference of matrices of the same dimensions.
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Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Inverse of a Matrix

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a concise explanation of the inverse of a matrix. An example is given and clearly explained.
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Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Matrices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of matrices. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Adding and Subtracting Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson covers adding, subtracting matrices and equivalent matrices.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Inverse Matrices and Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows students how to solve systems of equations using inverse matrices for real-world problem situations.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Organizing Data in Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson looks at organizing data into a matrix, as well as identifying the different elements in a matrix.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Transforming Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on transforming, rotating and dilating matrices.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Matrices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This over view of matrices begins with an application to electronics using circuit equations. Examples are provided to demonstrate types of matrices, the identity matrix, addition and scalar multiplication of matrices.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Multiplication of Matrices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A demonstration of matrix multiplication is presented through several detailed examples. Explanations of how the commutative law works only on the identity and inverse matrices are also included.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Matrices and Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Examples are provided to demonstrate how to use matrices to solve 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. Examples include real world applications and some are interactive.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Using Determinants to Classify 2x2 Matrices: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Handout
Harvard University

Substitution Matrices: Harvard University

For Students 9th - 10th
Substitution matrices can be used to align two protein sequences.
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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Purplemath lesson describes how to solve a system of linear inequalities by graphing.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Introduction to Matrices / Matrix Size

For Students 6th - 8th
Purplemath gives the fundamentals of matrices. Begins with linear equations of three variables and shows the corresponding matrix. Discusses the augmented and coefficient matrix formed from the equation. The size of a matrix and special...
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Determinant Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Determinants

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Unit Plan
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Matrices and Determinants

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource explains determinants as related to mathematics and the history of determinants.
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Unit Plan
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: History of the Matrix

For Students 9th - 10th
This educational site from the University of St. Andrews contains information regarding the origins of the matrix. Some samples of the types of matrices used back in the earlier days are provided.
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Algebra 2 Worksheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to Algebra 2. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.