Matrices Draw Connections for Precalculus Students.

Farrell, Ann M.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Matrices Draw Connections for Precalculus Students.

Farrell, Ann M.

Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, n30 p11-18 Mar 1995

Students can learn to make algebra, trigonometry, and geometry work for them by using matrices to rotate figures on the graphics screen of a graphing calculator. Includes a software program, TRNSFORM, for the TI-81 graphing calculator which can draw and rotate a triangle. (MKR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Geometry, Graphing Calculators, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Matrices, Secondary Education, Trigonometry

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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