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Why Are Vectors Useful? 1 Lesson PlanWhy Are Vectors Useful? 1 Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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11th - 12th
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Math
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1 hr
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2015
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Why Are Vectors Useful? 1

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How do vectors help make problem solving more efficient? Math scholars use vectors to represent different phenomenon and calculate resultant vectors to answer questions. Problems vary from modeling airplane motion to the path of a robot. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

vectors, problem solving strategies, magnitude

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • After an introductory example, form collaborative groups to complete the exercises
  • Have learners keep a list of things that can be represented by a vector and include an example

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects pupils to understand how to represent a vector with a given direction and magnitude
  • It is the 24th lesson in a series of 29

Pros

  • Examples provide individuals with a variety of situations that can be modeled using vectors
  • Includes an opening exercise to increase motivation for the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-VM.A.3 HSN-VM.B.4.a MP2

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