Vector paths

Vector paths

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Overview
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This task is about vectors and vector diagrams.

Question

NZ falcon flying
 
a)  A falcon was flying north but a strong wind blowing from the west blew her off course.
     Which of the diagrams show the path she travelled?

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Question

b)  Which of the diagrams show the vector ?

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Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto-marking displayed to students).
Copyright: 
NZ falcon flying
(c) J.Fisher, PhotoKete
Permission for re-use in NZ classrooms.
 
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Position and orientation
Key Competencies: 
Using language, symbols, and texts
Keywords: 
vectors, key competencies
Description of task: 
Students identify the correct resultant vector of two component vectors, and also identify the correct diagram of a vector that is written in column form.
Curriculum Links: 
Key competencies
This resource involves using mathematics conventions to model real life situations and recording mathematical ideas, both of which relate to the Key competency: Using language, symbols and text.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, set 6
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 
 
Y11 (03/2000)
a)
B  vector diagram
moderate
b)
C  vector
difficult