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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Vectors and Translation Maps

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Discover the connection between vectors and translations. Through the lesson, learners see the strong relationship between vectors, matrices, and translations. Their inquiries begin in the two-dimensional plane and then progress to the...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Complex Numbers as Vectors

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Show your math class how to use vectors in adding complex numbers. Vectors represent complex numbers as opposed to points in the coordinate plane. The class uses the geometric representation to add and subtract complex numbers and...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Why Are Vectors Useful? 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Investigate the application of vector transformations applied to linear systems. Individuals use vectors to transform a linear system translating the solution to the origin. They apply their understanding of vectors, matrices,...
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Assessment
Mathed Up!

Vectors

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians connect vectors to geometric shapes by watching a video that expresses vectors in relation to the sides of geometric figures. They then apply what they learned by completing a worksheet of practice questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Gradient Vector Fields

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this gradient vector fields worksheet, students use Maple to examine vector fields. They identify functions which are vector fields. This one-page worksheet contains two multi-step problems.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Matrix Multiplication: Vectors

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Visualize matrix multiplication on the coordinate plane. Pupils use the interactive to create a matrix multiplication problem using vectors. The scholars see the resulting product of the matrices as a vector.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Operations with Vectors: GPS Device

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Determine the distance between two hikers using vectors. Pupils use an interactive to develop the formula to find the distance between two points knowing their relationship to a third point. Learners use the formula to calculate the...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Unit Vectors and Components: Bow and Arrow

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Aim for a better understanding of vector components. Scholars adjust the angle of release on a bow and determine the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity vector. The pupils finish by determining how the angle affects...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vectors

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders find the sum of a pair of vectors.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are included. 
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Swim the Open Sea: Analyzing Duel Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
This dual vector lesson has the class watch a video about a person's swim of the English Channel. The class then uses a computer program to analyze dual vectors of wind's effect on a flight path of a plane as compared to the water...
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Activity
International Technology Education Association

Dampen That Drift!

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The spacecraft is drifting too far off course! Two games help explain how a spacecraft can use its thrusters to maintain its position. The games have pupils be the components of vectors in order to create and counteract the disturbances. 
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Instructional Video4:58
Corbett Maths

Transformations: Translations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Slide into vector transformations. Column vectors define the translation of figures by defining the number of units to move horizontally and vertically on the coordinate graph. Pupils develop an understanding of how to read the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Practice Test: Vector Equations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this vector equations learning exercise, students sketch curves when given vector equations. They determine when two curves intersect and find the tangential and normal components of an acceleration vector. This one-page learning...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Practice Test: Vectors

For Students 10th - 12th
In this vector activity, students find symmetric equations and the equation of a plane for given situations. They identify unit vectors and determine the distance between midpoints. This two-page activity contains 6 multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matrix Madness!!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Perform operations to add, subtract, multiply and divide matrices. Then solve problems with vectors using matrices. A three day lesson: Matrix Madness, Mystical Matrices, and Decode the Encode. The last lesson has prizes that the class...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vectors

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus worksheet, students determine if a set of vectors is linearly dependent or linearly dependent and if it is linearly dependent, express one of the vectors as a linear combination of the others.  The one page worksheet...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Matrix Multiplication Is Not Commutative

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Should matrices be allowed to commute when they are being multiplied? Learners analyze this question to determine if the commutative property applies to matrices. They connect their exploration to transformations, vectors, and complex...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Systems: Review of Vectors

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this review of vectors worksheet, students explore vectors and their uses. They multiply and subtract vectors and identify the linear combinations of given matrices. This two-page worksheet contains approximately ten problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to Vector Spaces

For Students 10th - 12th
In this vector spaces activity, students identify the vector in a given set.  They explore addition and scalar multiplication in their vectors.  This two-page activity contains 13 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Systems: Graphical Interpretation of Vectors

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this graphical interpretation of vectors worksheet, students execute operations of addition and multiplication by a scalar. They sketch results and determine the commutativity of vector addition. This three-page worksheet contains...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Systems: Orthogonality of Vector Spaces of a Matrix

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this vector spaces of a matrix worksheet, students decompose any vector into two orthogonal pieces. They identify the nullspace, row space, and find a reduced echelon. This two-page worksheet contains examples and two problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vectors

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve problems designed to help students develop a geometric visualization of vectors. The three page worksheet contains six multi-part questions. Answers are not included.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Matrices and Vectors

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this matrices and vectors worksheet, learners solve 9 various types of problems related to forming matrices and vectors. First, they set up each system of equations listed in matrix form using mathematical notation. Then, students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parametric, Vector, Polar, and 3D Functions

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate the capabilities of the TI-89.  In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore the parametric equation for a circle, for arc length of curves, and for trajectories.  Students investigate the symbolic and...

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