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Matrix Multiplication

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
5.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Matrix Multiplication

Activity Overview

Examine matrix multiplication to identify the conditions necessary to be able to multiply two matrices.

Objectives

  • Identify the conditions necessary to be able to multiply two matrices
  • Follow the example of the process of matrix multiplication
Vocabulary

  • matrix
  • dimensions

About the Lesson

This lesson involves examining matrix multiplication. As a result, students will:

  • Determine whether or not two matrices can be multiplied by examining their dimensions.
  • Follow an example of matrix multiplication to observe the process.
  • Make and justify predictions for finding the elements of an answer matrix.
  • Apply matrix multiplication to a real-world problem.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
5.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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