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Operations on Matrices

For Teachers 10th - 12th
A guided instructional activity using the WolframAlpha computer program. The class explores the basic operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing matrices to solve problems.
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Matrices: A Secret Weapon

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform operations with matrices. In this algebra lesson, students use cryptography and cryptanalysis to solve problems. They add, subtract, and multiply matrices.
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Multivariable Calculus: Linear Systems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this linear systems worksheet, students perform matrix multiplication. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, definitions, and four problems.
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Secret Messages and Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars use matrices and linear equations to decrypt a secret message. They receive a part of the encoded message to decode by means of inverse matrices. Pupils write critiques about the activity.
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Heat Index Formula

For Students 9th - 12th
In this heat index formula worksheet, students find the heat index for 3 scenarios.  Students use matrix multiplication to determine the heat index given temperature and relative humidity.
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Mid-Module Assessment Task: Pre-Calculus Module 2

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
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.
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Composition of Linear Transformations 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learners discover that multiplying transformation matrices produces a composition of transformations. Using software, they map the transformations and relate their findings to the matrices. 
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End-of-Module Assessment Task — Precalculus (Module 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
A transformational assessment determines how far pupils are advancing toward mastering complex and matrix standards. The assessment checks the learners' understanding of linear transformations, complex numbers and the complex plane,...
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Composition of Linear Transformations 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Scholars take transformations from the second to the third dimension as they extend their thinking of transformations to include three-dimensional figures. They explore how to use matrices to represent compositions of...
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Choosing a College

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How can mathematics help scholars choose a college? High schoolers learn how they can use decision matrices to rank colleges based on selected criteria. They also see how to weigh criteria using multiplication of the decision matrix by a...
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Linear Systems: Using Matrix Operations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this linear systems instructional activity, students use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page instructional activity contains...
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Matrix Equations Not Requiring Inverses

For Students 9th - 11th
In this matrix equations worksheet, students solve matrix equations involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication.  This four-page worksheet contains 20 problems.  Answers are provided on the last two pages.
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Elimination: Using Matrix Operations

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students practice using a matrix with the method of elimination to find the solutions. They practice using matrix multiplication.
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Matrices

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve problems using addition, multiplication and subtraction of matrices. There are 15 problems.
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Matrix Operations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Here is a activity 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...
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The Haar Wavelet Filter Bank

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this Haar Wavelet activity, students solve and complete 4 different problems related to the Haar Wavelet filter bank. First, they define the properties of Haar basis. Then, students compute the matrices for the first, second and third...
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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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Matrices at the Speed of Light!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Perform operations using matrices in this algebra lesson. Middle schoolers add, subtract, and multiply matrices. Additionally, they solve systems of equations using matrices.
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Introduction to Networks

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
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.
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Solving Equations Involving Linear Transformations of the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
How can matrices help us solve linear systems? Learners explore this question as they apply their understanding of transformation matrices to linear systems. They discover the inverse matrix and use it to solve the matrix equation...
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First-Person Computer Games

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
How do graphic designers project three-dimensional images onto two-dimensional spaces? Scholars connect their learning of matrix transformations to graphic design. They understand how to apply matrix transformations to make...
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Matrix Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students perform reflections of polygons. In this algebra lesson, students use matrices to calculate the reflection across the x and y axis. They also calculate rotation representing 90 and 180 degrees around the origin of the coordinate...
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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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Exploiting the Connection to Cartesian Coordinates

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Multiplication in polar form is nice and neat—that is not the case for coordinate representation. Multiplication by a complex number results in a dilation and a rotation in the plane. The formulas to show the dilation and rotation are...