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Matrices Using CAS

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-89 / TI-89 Titanium
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
CAS Required

Matrices Using CAS

Activity Overview

This Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity encourages students to perform basic arithmetic operations on matrices, and solving a set of equations using CAS.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 1 - 3 from the attached PDF file for the class
  • During the Activity

    Distribute the pages to the class.

    Follow the Activity procedures:

  • Review the addition, subtraction, and multiplication of matrices using CAS
  • Realize that matrix multiplication is not commutative
  • Solve a set of simultaneous equations using matrices and CAS
  • After the Activity

    Students' answer questions on the Activity sheet.

    Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Matrices
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    60 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-89 / TI-89 Titanium
    Resource Types
    Lessons
    Format
    CAS Required
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