Lesson Plan in Mathematics
(Linear Algebra)
Teacher’s Name: Sandy me H. Carbonilla Grade Level/Subject: Senior High
School/Math
ematics (Pre-
Calculus)
Topic/Title: REAL VECTOR SPACES Time Allotment: 1 hour
Standards, Competencies, and Objectives
OBJECTIVES: 1. Define a vector space and identify its fundamental properties.
2. Determine if a given set with specific operations forms a
vector space by applying vector space axioms.
Making Connections:
Related Subjects/Topics: Algebra (Sets and Operations), Linear Algebra, Physics (Vectors)
Learning Activities:
ELICIT (5 minutes):
Start the lesson with a brief review of basic vector concepts, such as vector addition and
scalar multiplication.
Pose a quick question: “What characteristics do you think a set of vectors should have to be
considered a ‘space’?”
(Explain that understanding vector spaces is key in fields like engineering, computer
graphics, and data analysis. Highlight how vectors in real life must follow specific rules to be
useful.)
ENGAGE (7 minutes):
Introduce the definition of a vector space.
Explain the basic properties that define a vector space (e.g., closure under addition, existence
of a zero vector).
EXPLORE (8 minutes): (Collaborative Activity and Item Analysis)
Group Work
Divide the class into pairs.
Give each pair a set and operations (from Exercise 6.1, #1 - 3) to analyze whether it
forms a vector space.
Each pair uses the vector space axioms checklist to verify if their assigned set qualifies
as a vector space.
Ask a few pairs to share their results, focusing on which axioms were satisfied or not.
EXPLAIN (5 minutes):
Clarification of Key Concepts
Summarize the properties of vector spaces, emphasizing closure, the zero vector, and
additive inverses.
Highlight common mistakes (e.g., confusing scalar multiplication rules).
ELABORATE (5 minutes): Question and Answer Portion
Q&A Session
Ask targeted questions to test comprehension:
o “If a set has a zero vector but no additive inverses, can it be a vector space? Why
or why not?”
o “How does the distributive property apply in the context of vector spaces?”
Student Inquiry
Encourage students to ask their own questions related to vector spaces for deeper
understanding.
EVALUATE: (5 minutes): Wrap It Up!
Formative Assessment
Use a quick quiz with true/false questions about vector space properties.
Instructions:
Read each statement carefully. Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect.
1. All vector spaces must include a zero vector.
2. The set of all integers with usual addition and multiplication forms a vector space.
3. In a vector space, the sum of any two vectors must also be a vector in the same space.
4. A set can be considered a vector space even if scalar multiplication does not satisfy
distributive properties.
5. A vector space can be defined over any field, such as real numbers, complex numbers, or
rational numbers.
Answers:
1. True
2. False (The set of all integers does not form a vector space since it lacks properties like
closure under scalar multiplication with real numbers.)
3. True
4. False (Scalar multiplication must satisfy distributive properties for a set to be a vector
space.)
5. True
Homework Assignment
Assign problems from Exercise 6.1 #6-10 for practice.
References:
Textbook: Chapter 6 - Real Vector Spaces, pages 238-243
Exercises from Section 6.1, as seen in provided materials
