Week 2 Term 1 2012

Learning Brief

MA1: Matrices, Sequences & Mensuration

Goals

By the end of this week, you should be able to: understand the structure, properties and behaviour of real numbers; be competent in operations involving real numbers; re-arrange a given expression to change the subject of formula; simplify algebraic expressions involving like and unlike terms; expand & simplify binomials and trinomials.

Theoretical Components
You shall make brief notes or copy examples as you go through these links and text books. Read: http://www.karlscalculus.org/calc1.html and http://www.trottermath.net/personal/realn osys.html on Number System; http://www.mathsisfun.com/operationorder-pemdas.html on Order of Operations & attempt the 8 questions you will find on this page. Watch this video on rearranging a formula to change the subject: http://bit.ly/tzLAHw http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/substit ution.html on Substitution & attempt the 10 questions at the bottom of this page. Go through ppt on Basic Algebra on cLc . Go to Subjects then Mathematics and then Resources.

Practical Components
Do the following exercises: For all of the above, keep a record of your work in your exercise book (they will be checked A. You must have completed exercises on Order of Operations & Substitution. B. Ex. 1-01 on Algebraic Terms C. Ex. 1-02 on Formulas D. Ex. 1-03 on Expanding Expressions Link for Exercises: http://bit.ly/uoqpJv Solution Optional: Click on this link and select Section 1 to get more practice: http://www.algebasics.com/index.html

Investigation problem is on cLc . Go to Subjects then Mathematics and then to Investigations.

Keep a record of what you have done in your portfoli to submit at a later date.

Quiz Forum

Every even week there is a quiz. The quiz is on the cLc.

Every odd week there is a requirement to participate in the online forum on a given prompt. Next week there will be a forum question.

Week 3 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

MA1 Matrices, Sequences & Mensuration

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

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 example 5 e-book 2: Maths Quest 11 : Standard General Mathematics Chapter 12 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked example 3

Practical Components
Matrix Representation e-book 1: Exercise 16A Addition, subtraction and scalar multiplication e-book 1: Exercise 16B; e-book 2: Exercise 12A

Give examples to verify commutative and associative properties laws hold for addition and scalar multiplication with matrices. Check for subtraction. (see p819 e-book 1)

Quiz Forum

Next week there will be a quiz.

Find real life uses for matrices and discuss why and how they are used.

Week 4 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

MA1 Matrices, sequences and mensuration

Goals

Topic: Matrices understand the structure, properties and behaviour of matrices be competent in basic manipulations of matrices How do you multiply matrices? (mxn)X(nxp) What is the identity matrix? What is the determinant of a 2x2 matrix? What is the multiplicative inverse?

Theoretical Components
Multiplying matrices: http://bit.ly/v7IOnj Multiplicative inverse: http://bit.ly/sJnHea e-book 1: Maths Quest 12 : Further Mathematics Chapter 16 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked example 9 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked example 11 e-book 2: Maths Quest 11 : Standard General Mathematics Chapter 12 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked example 5 Read examples 7, 8 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked example 9

Practical Components
Multiplicative inverse and solving matrix equations e-book 1: Exercise 16C, 16D; e-book 2: Exercise 12B, 12C

Determine by using examples whether the commutative law holds for matrix multiplication. It may work for some examples but that doesnt mean it will work for all.

Quiz Forum

Every even week there is a quiz. The Week 4 quiz is on the cLc. Ensure you complete most of the theory and practical components of the brief before you attempt the quiz. Every odd week there is a requirement to participate in the online forum.

Week 5 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

MA1 Matrices, sequences and mensuration

Goals

Topic: Matrices understand the structure, properties and behaviour of matrices be competent in basic manipulations of matrices Applications of matrices Forming simultaneous equations from written information. Solving XA = B by hand where A and B are 2 x 2 matrices. Using CAS for larger matrices.

Theoretical Components
e-book 1: Maths Quest 12 : Further Mathematics Chapter 16 Read example 12 View e-lesson-tutorial on worked examples 13 Solving Matrix Equations: Watch - http://bit.ly/xpXJNX http://bit.ly/rWrOE5 Individual assignment on cLc this week. Due Monday Week 7

Practical Components
Applications of matrix equations e-book 1: Exercise 16E

Start your assignment.

Find the determinant of the matrix What does this result mean in terms of solving matrix equations? Give an example to demonstrate your understanding.

Quiz Forum

Every even week there is a quiz. Every odd week there is a requirement to participate in the online forum. Go to the cLc for this weeks forum.

Week 6 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

MA1 Matrices, sequences and mensuration

Goals

Topic: Matrices understand the structure, properties and behaviour of matrices be competent in basic manipulations of matrices Further Applications of matrices Forming simultaneous equations from written informatio. Solving XA = B by hand where A and B are 2 x 2 matrices. Using CAS for larger matrices.

Theoretical Components
e-book 2: Maths Quest 11 : Standard General Mathematics Chapter 12 Read examples 10 and 11 Solving Matrix Equations: Watch - http://bit.ly/xpXJNX http://bit.ly/rWrOE5

Practical Components
Applications of matrix equations e-book 2: Exercise 12D How is your assignment going? Catch up any unfinished work from e-book : Exercise 16A 16E e-book 2: Exercise 12A 12C

Provide worked solutions for Questions 6 and 8 from Exercise 12D

Quiz Forum

Every even week there is a quiz. Go to the cLc to attempt this weeks quiz. Every odd week there is a requirement to participate in the online forum.

Week 7 1 Term 2012

Learning Brief

MA1 Matrices, Sequences and Mensuration

Goals

Topic: Sequences and Series Recognise the importance of number sequences and series in our everyday lives Use number sequences and series in our everyday lives Describing a number sequence? Recognising a number sequence What is an arithmetic sequence?

Theoretical Components
A sequence in mathematics is an ordered set of numbers. Sequences are strings of numbers. They may be finite in number or infinite. Number sequences may follow an easily recognisable pattern or they may not. Sequences which follow a pattern can be described a number of different ways. They may be listed in sequential order, they may be described as a functional definition, or they may be described in an iterative definition. e-book 2: Maths Quest 11 : Standard General Chapter 5 Read Section 5A and make notes (leave out the logistic equation part and WE2) and view the tutorial for Worked Example One and have a go at the first interactivity. An arithmetic sequence is one in which: the difference between any two successive terms is the same, or the next term in the sequence is found by adding the same number. An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers for which the difference between successive terms is the same. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is referred to as a. The common difference between successive terms is referred to as d. tn is the term number; for example, t6 refers to the 6th term in the sequence. e-book 1: Maths Quest 12 : Further Mathematics Chapter 5 Read Section 5A and make notes, and view the tutorial for finding the term number given its value and the beginning of an arithmetic sequence. View-

Practical Components
Describing Sequences e-book 2 (red book): Exercise 5A Q1a -d, 2a-f, 3, 6 (only) Recognition of Arithmetic Sequences e-book 1(purple book) : Exercise 5A Dont forget your assignment is due Monday 19 March.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtPsWriHwa8&featu re=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj_X9JVSF8k&feature =relmfu

Imagine you have the chance to work in the holidays for two full weeks and that you have the choice of two methods of payment. The boss says she will pay you $100/day for the 14 days, or she will pay you $1 for the first day, the second day $2, the third day $4 and so on. Provide a worked response indicating what method of payment you would prefer and why.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_and_chessboar d_problem

Quiz Forum

Every even week there is a quiz. Every odd week there is a requirement to participate in the online forum. . Go to the cLc to attempt this weeks forum.