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ERIC Number: EJ1346333
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
EISSN: EISSN-1935-4053
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A Geometric Project for a Linear Algebra Class
Andriunas, R.; Boyle, B.; Lazowski, A.
PRIMUS, v32 n6 p676-684 2022
This paper discusses a project for linear algebra instructors interested in a concrete, geometric application of matrix diagonalization. The project provides a theorem concerning a nested sequence of tetrahedrons and scaffolded questions for students to work through a proof. Along the way students learn content from three-dimensional geometry and apply eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and diagonalization to calculate a limit. Other concepts found within the project apply cross products and normal vectors. We describe the project's background, offer comments and variations for the given questions, and supply results from administering it ourselves.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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