Matrix Game Student Pack
How to use grid paper for matrices:
Each box is an entry. Write the number inside the box.
For A + B or A B, combine entry-by-entry.
For k·A, multiply every entry of A by k.
For A × B, compute each entry by row·column dot products.
For det(A), use expansion or row reduction.
Game idea:
Your goal is to reach the TARGET by applying the stated operation(s).
Show neat working on the blank grid(s) provided.
Earn 1 point per correct Level 1 puzzle, 2 points per Level 2 puzzle.
Bonus: Explain one mistake you could make and how you avoided it.
Blank Grid 5×5 Extra Working
Blank Grid 4×4 Extra Working
Blank Grid 3×3 Extra Working
Puzzle 1: Compute A + B.
Matrix A Matrix B
1 3 4 -1
2 0 5 2
TARGET (fill your result)
Operation: A + B Reach the TARGET
Working Grid
Puzzle 2: Compute A B.
Matrix A Matrix B
5 2 1 2 1 0
-1 3 0 3 -2 1
4 4 TARGET
-2 (fill your result)
1 0 -1
Operation: A B Reach the TARGET
Working Grid
Puzzle 3: Compute 2·A.
Matrix A
2 -1 0
3 1 4
TARGET (fill your result)
Operation: 2·A Reach the TARGET
Working Grid
Puzzle 4: Compute A × B.
Matrix B
Matrix A 2 1
1 2 0
0 -1
3 -1 1
4 3
TARGET (fill your result)
Operation: A × B Reach the TARGET
Working Grid
Puzzle 5: Compute A² = A × A.
Matrix A
2 1
-1 3
TARGET (fill your result)
Operation: A² Reach the TARGET
Working Grid
Puzzle 6: Compute det(A).
Matrix A
2 -1 0
1 3 2
0 -2 1
Operation: det(A) Reach the TARGET
TARGET (scalar)
Working Grid
