Matrix Multiplication Project Based Learning with Linear Algebra -Imitation Game

Hype student interest in matrix multiplication by decoding, encoding, and creating ciphers! Espionage comes alive in this compelling historical event and major motion picture: The Imitation Game. Students take on the roles of code breakers as Alan Turing races to save Western Europe from the Nazis in this WW2 thriller.

Students will:

• Watch The Imitation Game movie.
• Complete the Movie Note-taker focused on the interwoven relationships of math, problem-solving, collaboration, innovation, computer analysis, and artificial intelligence.
• Learn the basic organization of a matrix and how to multiply small matrices.
• Use matrix multiplication to encode, decode and create ciphers.
• Advanced students will find the inverse of a matrix using the discriminant.

Students become immersed in World War 2 espionage with Alan Turing, Joan Clarke, and Hugh Alexander. As the heroes and heroines of the movie race to end the bloodshed in Europe, the insurmountable task of breaking the Enigma code is followed by the even greater moral dilemma of what to do with the information once they have it.

Organization

Within this unit of instruction, you will find lesson plans for six 90-minute classes. These instructions include a warm-up problem, a recommended portion of the movie to watch, suggested activities with Matrix multiplication and ciphers, and closing discussion questions for each lesson. Materials and instructions are included for those students who may need to complete this project independently. Because of all the integrated parts, it is easy to split into shorter lessons or break it up for use within a full unit on matrices.

This project is best suited for students who are not yet familiar with matrices. The project instructions are intended for use in a regular classroom setting with a mathematics teacher. Included are extension ideas and materials enabling students to complete this unit with greater depth and independence.

The following downloads are included with this project:

1. Lesson plans for six 90-minute classes
2. Big Ideas worksheet
3. Cipher Task Worksheet with answer key
4. Decode Unique Message Worksheet with sample sheet
5. Matrix Multiplication Doodle Note-taker with answer key
6. Encode Unique Message Worksheet with sample sheet
7. Independent Study Instructions
8. Matrix Maze Sample
9. Movie Note-taker with answer key
10. Independent Project Rubric
11. Class Project Rubric
12. Nine Extension Task Ideas
13. Pre and Post Assessments
14. Assessment Keys
15. Matrix Tool Multiple Intelligences Activity
16. Multiple Intelligences Inventory
17. Student Samples

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What other teachers are saying….

“Great resource. Students felt empowered as they were able to complete what they initially thought was impossible.” – Julie B.

“Great eye-opening activity for juniors or seniors!” -Abby M.

“I used this as an extension activity for my 7th graders and they could not have loved it more. It was so well put together and very engaging.” -Lauren D.

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