Lesson Plan: Scalar Multiplication of Matrices Mathematics • First Year of Secondary School
This lesson plan includes the objectives, prerequisites, and exclusions of the lesson teaching students how to multiply a scalar by a matrix and identify the properties of their multiplication.
Objectives
Students will be able to
- multiply different types of matrices by a scalar multiple,
- solve problems involving scalar multiplication,
- understand the properties of matrix scalar multiplication.
Prerequisites
Students should already be familiar with
- matrix addition and subtraction.
Exclusions
Students will not cover
- matrix transpose,
- matrix multiplication.
