AQA Level 2 Further Maths: Matrices Pack

Free AQA Level 2 Further Maths matrices topic pack: two lessons of editable slides, a worksheet, exam-style homework, a quick quiz and full worked answers.

Teach the whole matrices section of the AQA Level 2 Further Maths specification (5.1 to 5.4) with one ready-to-use pack. Every file is editable, so you can adapt it for your classes.

What is included

• Lesson slides (30 slides, PowerPoint). Two lessons: multiplying matrices and the identity matrix, then transformations of the unit square and combining transformations. Includes a do now, worked examples, four “Your turn” tasks with answer slides, an exam-style question with mark scheme and a true or false plenary. Teaching notes are in the speaker notes.
• Practice worksheet (Word and PDF). 24 questions in four sections that follow the specification, plus three stretch questions.
• Homework (Word and PDF). Eight exam-style questions worth 20 marks, with working space.
• Quick quiz (Word and PDF). Ten one-mark questions for a starter, exit ticket or retrieval practice.
• Answers and teacher notes (Word and PDF). Worked answers to every worksheet question, a homework mark scheme, quiz answers, a suggested lesson sequence, specification coverage and common misconceptions.

Specification coverage

• 5.1 Multiplication of matrices, including by a scalar
• 5.2 The identity matrix
• 5.3 Transformations of the unit square (rotations, reflections and enlargements centred on the origin)
• 5.4 Combining transformations

All questions are original and every answer has been checked. This is an independent resource and is not produced, approved or endorsed by AQA.

If you find this pack useful, a review would be hugely appreciated. More AQA Level 2 Further Maths topic packs are on the way.