Adding Vectors Graphically or Head-to-Tail Method

Videos, worksheets, games and activities to help PreCalculus students learn how to add and subtract vectors graphically or head-to-tail method.

Vector Basics - Drawing Vectors / Vector Addition
This video discusses the basic notion of a vector, and how to add vectors together graphically as well as what it means graphically to multiply a vector by a scalar.

The addition of vectors using the head-to-tail method.

Geometrically how to represent vector addition

Geometric subtraction of two vectors

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Fraction Concoction Game:
Master fractions in the lab: mix, add, and subtract beakers to create the perfect concoction!

Fact Family Game:
Complete fact families and master the link between addition & subtraction and multiplication & division.

Number Bond Garden:
Clear the board by matching number pairs that sum to ten in this garden-themed mental math puzzle.

Online Addition Subtraction Game:
Practice your addition and subtraction skills to help the penguin find its mummy.

Penguin Solitaire
Penguin Solitaire is a fun game that aims to move all cards to the foundations to build four full sequences. There are two versions here: Penguin (Tuxedo) and Penguin (Original).

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