Algebra II: Matrix Multiplication

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.