Week 3 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

SM1 Number Patterns, Relations, Functions

Goals

Topic: Matrices understand the structure, properties and behaviour of matrices be competent in basic manipulations of matrices Matrix representation, nomenclature Arithmetic work with matrices - Addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication - Multiplication

Theoretical Components
Introduction to matrices: http://bit.ly/u9SwC6 e-book 1: Maths Quest 12 : Further Mathematics Chapter 16 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked examples 5 and 9 e-book 2: Maths Quest 11 : Mathematical Methods CAS Chapter 7 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked examples 1, 3, and 5

Practical Components
Matrix Representation e-book 1: Exercise 16A Addition, subtraction and scalar multiplication e-book 1: Exercise 16B; e-book 2: Exercise 7A Multiplication e-book 1: Exercise 16C; e-book 2: Exercise 7B

A(BC)=(AB)C A(B+C)=AB+AC (A+B)C=AC+BC k(AB)=(kA)B (Ak)B=A(kB) (AB)k=A(Bk)

Investigation
Give examples to verify that the commutative, associative and distributive laws hold for addition and scalar multiplication with matrices. Check for subtraction (see p819 e-book 1, p 333 ebook 2)

Quiz Forum

Go to the cLc to complete this weeks quiz. Make sure you only take the quiz once you have worked through all the Theory and Practical for the week. NEXT WEEK

Week 4 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

SM1 Matrices, sequences and mensuration

Goals

Topic: Matrices understand the structure, properties and behaviour of matrices be competent in basic manipulations of matrices At the end of this week you should be able to explain, what is an identity matrix, what are determinants, and what is a multiplicative inverse?

Theoretical Components
e-book 1: Maths Quest 12 : Further Mathematics Chapter 16 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked examples 11

Practical Components
Multiplicative inverse and solving matrix equations e-book 1: Exercise 16C, 16D; e-book 2: Exercise 7C

e-book 2: Maths Quest 11 : Mathematical Methods CAS Chapter 7 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked examples 7 and 9
Multiplying matrices: Watch - http://bit.ly/v7IOnj More practice with worked examples http://bit.ly/py6ch3 Multiplicative inverse: Watch - http://bit.ly/sJnHea Read - http://bit.ly/zFF0gz Watch - http://bit.ly/AgZMWE Read - http://bit.ly/w3h691 Solving Matrix Equations: Watch - http://bit.ly/xpXJNX

Online quiz for practice http://bit.ly/drGF4H

Investigation
Part A - Determine by using examples whether the commutative law holds for matrix multiplication. Part B Inverses for 3x3 matrices are also important for specialist mathematics. Research how to get the inverse of a 3x3, and show by hand how to find the 0 2 1 inverse of 1 3 1 2 4 1

Quiz Forum

NEXT WEEK

Forum topic this week - For the matrix multiplication example shown in the forum, come up with a UNIQUE (which means no one else in the forum has already said it) context for it.

Week 5 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

SM1 Numbers Patterns Functions and Relations

Goals

By the end of this week you should be able to explain how to solve matrix equations, and what role the inverse has in this process. You should also be able to forming simultaneous equations from written information. You should also be able to solve something like XA = B by hand where A and B are 2 x 2 matrices You should by now be able to use your CAS to enter matrices, perform calculations on them and use it to find inverses and solve systems larger than 2 unknowns.

Theoretical Components
As this is a really important component of the unit, we will only be looking at one concept this week. Read: Ebook 1 Maths Quest 12 : Further Mathematics Chap 16 Section E

Practical Components
Multiplicative inverse and solving matrix equations Ebook 1: 16E Complete as many as you need to make sure you are getting this concept correct. Make sure you ask for directions or to see an example in your Face 2 Face session if you need it.

Watch : Solving equations http://bit.ly/rWrOE5

Dont forget to start your assignment this week!

Find the determinant of the matrix

Dont forget to start your assignment this week!

What does this result mean in terms of solving matrix equations?

Quiz Forum

Quiz on the cLc

NEXT WEEK

Week 6 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief
HAVE YOU COMPLETED ALL MATRICE WORK?

SM1 - Numbers Functions Patterns Relations

Goals

Topic: Matrices understand the structure, properties and behaviour of matrices be competent in basic manipulations of matrices

Theoretical Components
This is a list of relevant chapter sections to matrices so far. This is our final week on matrices. You are to ensure that you have understood these concepts. Addition of matrices subtraction of matrices scalar multiplication of matrices Multiplication of matrices (3x3 by hand), higher order on CAS identity matrix determinants multiplicative inverse how to use the multiplicative inverse, identity and determinants how to solve matrix equations, (and what role the inverse has in this process) solve something like AX = B by hand where A and B are 2 x 2 matrices and know how to solve higher order on your CAS know the connections between simultaneous equations, graphs of straight lines and matrix equations ** (for this one you need to talk to Erin! if you haven't talked to her already!) **** Chapter 7D - has hints for your assignment, particularly the INTERACTIVITY called Matrices and Transformations! ****

Practical Components
Maths Quest 12 - Further Mathematics Chapter 16 Sets 16A - 16 E Particularly the worded questions at the end of 16E (matrices in context) Maths Quest 11 - Mathematical Methods Chapter 7 Sets 7A-7C You have done some of these before, take this week to complete and fully understand all work in these sections. ASK QUESTIONS!

Investigation
There is an investigation on the cLc, read or print out these questions and complete it in your investigation folder. This uses a lot of the concepts we have learnt in matrices so far.

Quiz Forum

NEXT WEEK

This week the forum is in 2 parts - you must contribute your own question, and solve someone elses. 1. You need to submit a question from the text that has proved difficult for you. 2. You need to submit a solution to someone else's question (you are restricted to answering only 1 question, but you may submit more than 1 if you like). You cannot answer a question that has already been answered. The question can be on anything to do with matrices so far.

Week 7 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

SM1 - Numbers Functions Patterns Relations

Goals

Topic: Sequences and Series. Unit Goal understand and apply arithmetic and geometric sequences and series This Week General Patterns (concepts common to all patterns) Notation used in the unit Arithmetic Progressions (nth term, sum to n'th term, using both graphical and algebraic representations ) CAS operations including setting up an e-activity

Theoretical Components
Website: http://mathdude.quickanddirtytips.com/whatare-sequences-in-math.aspx On this website. What are arithmetic sequences? What are some really well known arithmetic sequences you already know? In the Brain Teaser Problem - he asks "Can you think of a more efficient way to fully define an arithmetic sequence other than simply writing out all its elements?" think about this answer, and then watch his solution on Youtube. (http://youtu.be/GLTCpI9esM0) e-Book Further Maths Chapter 5 Read Section 5A. then complete T1 Read Section 5B. then complete T2 Read Section 5C. then complete T3

Practical Components
Go to the e-Book Further Maths Chapter 5 T1. Set 5A (don't spend too long on this set if you are getting the idea..... but do look at a few from each question. Also pay particular attention to the worded questions 9-13) T2. On the right hand side of the e-book look in the interactivities. Complete the Number patters interactivity. Set up an e-activity on your CAS. Instructions for this will be given in classes this week, and in a special lunch time session on Monday and Tuesday in Room 23. Then questions from set 5B. (do half of these using eactivity and half using algebraic methods) T3. Set 5C. (do half using e-activity on your CAS and half using algebraic methods)

Investigation
This weeks investigation is to connect the numeric and algebraic concepts of arithmetic sequences to their geometric representations. I-1. State the numeric sequence of 3 different arithmetic sequences (these can be from the text questions you have completed, or you can come up with your own.) I-2. State the algebraic rule for each sequence. I-3. Graph each sequence, where the x-axis is the term number, and the y-axis is the value of the term. I-4. What do you notice about these graphs? Make a general comment that describes the graphical representation of an arithmetic sequence. I-5. Look at the graph for a sum to n-terms of an Arithmetic Series. What do you see? This weeks quiz is a summary of all matrices work. It will be available from Tuesday. You will be able to take this quiz multiple times. I will check that you have completed this quiz by Tuesday 27th March.

Quiz Forum

No Forum this week.

Week 8 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

SM1 - Numbers Functions Patterns Relations

Goals

Topic: Sequences and Series. Unit Goal understand and apply arithmetic and geometric sequences and series This Week Geometric Progressions TEST REVIEW---- test is on in WEEK 9. You will have an essential module - you MUST attend Wednesday Lunch Time in the science lecture theatre for a summary of the terms work before your test next week. If you cannot attend see ERIN.

Theoretical Components
YouTube - Sal Khan Introducing Geometric Sequences http://youtu.be/pXo0bG4iAyg e-Book Further Maths Chapter 5 Read Section 5D. then complete T1 Read Section 5E and 5F then complete T2 Read Section 5G. then complete T3

Practical Components
Go to the e-Book Further Maths Chapter 5 T1. Set 5D (don't spend too long on this set if you are getting the idea..... but do look at a few from each question) T2. Set 5E and 5F. (do half of these using e-activity and half using algebraic methods - this means add the geometric sequence rules to your existing e-activity on your CAS or create a new one) - MAKE SURE YOU SAVE IT! T3. Set 5G Applications of Geometric sequences, these are mostly worded questions, use your CAS as much as possible, practice setting out your working.

Investigation
This weeks investigation is to connect the numeric and algebraic concepts of geometric sequences to their graphical representations. I-1. State the numeric sequence of 3 different geometric sequences (these can be from the text questions you have completed, or you can come up with your own.) I-2. State the algebraic rule for each sequence. (remember to simplify fully) I-3. Graph each sequence, where the x-axis is the term number, and the y-axis is the value of the term. I-4. What do you notice about these graphs? Make a general comment that describes the graphical representation of a geometric sequence.

Quiz Forum

Go over all the quizzes from the past (weeks 3, 5 and 7) They have been opened up to allow for practice sessions. Also refer to the PDF printed answers and my explanations (there are a few quizzes with incorrect solutions so this is important to clarify) NO FORUM this week - Study for your exam instead!