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Using Matrices to Enter Data and Perform Operations

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Statistics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Resource Types
Lessons

Using Matrices to Enter Data and Perform Operations

Activity Overview

Students will select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data and understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another.

Before the Activity

Provide each student with a copy of the attached .pdf document.

During the Activity

  • Enter data about ticket sales into matrices.
  • Add matrices and store the result in a matrix.
  • Multiply matrices to determine profit.
  • After the Activity

  • Review student answers
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
    Math: Algebra I: Statistics
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    50 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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