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Add, Subtract, and Multiply Matrices Lesson PlanAdd, Subtract, and Multiply Matrices Lesson Plan
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Alabama Learning Exchange
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9th - 12th
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Math
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1 hr 30 mins
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Add, Subtract, and Multiply Matrices

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This Add, Subtract, and Multiply Matrices lesson plan also includes:
  • Khan Academy—Multiplying Matrices by Scalars
  • Khan Academy—Adding and Subtracting Matrices
  • Khan Academy—Intro to Matrix Multiplication
  • Basic Matrix Operations Worksheet
  • Exit Slip
  • Accelerated Students—Multiplication of Matrices Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Bell Ringer—Matrices (.docx)
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Introduce the concept of matrices with a pre-designed instructional activity. Learners watch video lessons to learn the ins and outs of adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices. Using provided problems, they practice each operation after watching the instructional activity.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

matrices, multiplication matrices, scalar numbers

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Follow the videos with practice on mini whiteboards as a quick understanding check
  • Incorporate during a unit on solving systems of equations

Classroom Considerations

  • Recommends providing graphing calculators to individual pupils

Pros

  • Includes both a bell ringer and exit ticket
  • Provides alternative practice for accelerated classes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-VM.C.8

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