Class members make a real connection to matrices in the 25th part of a series of 32 by looking at the identity matrix and making the connection to the multiplicative identity in the real numbers. Pupils explore different...

Video game characters move straight with matrices. The first day of a two-day lesson introduces the class to linear transformations that produce straight line motion. The 23rd part in a 32-part series has pupils determine the...

To commute or not to commute, that is the question. The 26th segment in a 32-segment activity focuses on the effect of performing one transformation after another one. The pupils develop the procedure in order to multiply two 2 X 2...

The second day of a two-part lesson on motion introduces the class to circular motion. Pupils learn how to incorporate a time parameter into the rotational matrix transformations they already know. The 24th installment in the 32-part...

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...

This simple, neat, learning exercise, gives learners some systems of linear equations to translate into matrix form. An answer key is included. The matrix of rows and columns are then ready for high schoolers to take the next step of...

Use 2x2 matrices to move along a line. The second day of a two-day lesson is the 28th installment in a 32-part unit. Pupils work together to create and solve systems of equations that will map a transformation to a given...

In the first of a two-day lesson plan on transformations with matrix notation the class transforms the unit square using general transformations, then calculates the area of the transformed image. They discover it is the same as...

The matrix — it's not just a movie. The lesson introduces the concept of 2 x 2 matrix multiplication as a way to represent linear transformations. Class members determine when a linear transformation represented as matrix...

In this matrices worksheet, students solve 10 short answer problems. Students perform row operations on matrices to find compliments, inverted matrices, orthogonal matrices, etc.

For this simultaneous equation worksheet, young scholars use the process of elimination and matrices. This one-page worksheet contains six problems.

The second lesson on finding inverse matrices asks class members to look for a pattern in the inverse matrix and test it to see if it works for all matrices. The teacher leads a discussion to refine the process in finding inverses,...

Wait, let's start over — teach your class how to return to the beginning. The first lesson looking at inverse matrices introduces the concept of being able to undo a matrix transformation. Learners work with matrices with a determinant...

When working with matrix multiplication, it all comes back around. The 31st portion of the unit is the third lesson plan on inverse matrices. The resource reviews the concepts of inverses and how to find them from the previous two...

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...

In this matrix multiplication worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include a number of steps in an activity. First, they use the matrix illustrated to respond to various questions referring to it. Then,...

For this multiplying matrices worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include 3 word problems. First, they determine the dimensions of each matrix product. Then, students multiply each of the given matrices....

In this matrices for data worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 29 various types of problems that include using matrices to illustrate data. First, they determine the sum, difference and scalar product for each matrices shown. Then,...

In this matrices activity, students solve 4 multi-step matrices problems.  Students multiply matrices, find the determinant, inverse matrices, etc.

In this solving systems and determinants worksheet, young scholars solve 4 multi-part short answer problems. Students solving systems of equations using matrices. Young scholars find a basis for row spaces and column spaces. Students...

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.

In this matrices worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include interpreting various matrices shown. First, they determine the operations that would result in the matrix illustrated. Then, students find the...

In this matrices instructional activity, students solve 26 systems of equations using matrices. Students solve each system using matrices. Students determine the rank and solutions of each matrix using row echelon form of each system.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems using addition, multiplication and subtraction of matrices. There are 15 problems.