Year 11 - Maths
Subtraction with vectors
Vectors
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupil understanding of vectors is deepened with pupils exploring column vector notation and arithmetic procedures.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to find the difference between vectors.
Key Notes
- Vectors can be subtracted.
- This can be done when the vectors are in column form.
- Subtraction can be done when the vectors are drawn.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Vector: A vector can be used to describe a translation.
- Displacement: Displacement is the distance from the starting point when measured in a straight line.
- Resultant vector: A resultant vector is the single vector that produces the same effect as a combination of other vectors.
- Additive inverse: The additive inverse of a number is a number that, when added to the original number, gives the sum of 0.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When calculating the resultant vector, pupils can incorrectly sum vectors due to opposite directions or proportions of vectors.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Vectors can be subtracted. This can be done when the vectors are in column form.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Vector'
A vector can be used to describe a translation. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: When calculating the resultant vector, pupils can incorrectly sum vectors due to opposite directions or proportions of vectors. Correction: Encourage pupils to write a clear vector pathway; using highlighters can help to visualise this pathway.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Addition with vectors Study Guide
- Advanced problem solving with vectors Study Guide
- Algebraic vector notation Study Guide
- Calculating the magnitude of a vector Study Guide
- Checking and securing understanding of translations Study Guide
- Column vectors Study Guide
- Dividing vectors into ratios Study Guide
- Fluency in arithmetic procedures with algebraic vector notation Study Guide
- Fluency in arithmetic procedures with vectors Study Guide
- Geometric proofs with vectors Study Guide
- Multiplication with vectors Study Guide
- Parallel vectors Study Guide
- Parallel vectors in algebraic vector notation Study Guide
- Problem solving with vectors Study Guide
- The sum and difference with algebraic vector notation Study Guide
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