STEP 3 Matrices
Matrices were reintroduced to the STEP specifications in 2019. This module introduces you to the matrices topics included in the STEP 3 specification. This STEP 3 module consists of some matrices questions from a range of sources, some topic notes and useful formulae, a "hints" document and a "solutions" document. These questions are challenging, so don't worry if you get stuck. These STEP 3 modules assume that you have already begun to develop your problem-solving skills and approach to STEP questions by working on the Foundation modules and the STEP 2 modules.
About this assignment
There are a few (old!) Matrix STEP questions, which you can find on the STEP database. Since there are very few STEP questions on matrices, the assignment here is a collection of old exam questions from a range of sources which have "STEP-like" qualities. Some will be shorter and easier than STEP questions, others longer and harder. They appear in chronological order rather than order of difficulty, so do not expect the earlier questions to be easier than the later ones.
Hints, support and self evaluation
The “Hints" file gives suggestions and some starting points on how you can tackle the questions. The "Solutions" file leads you through one possible solution, but some steps will be missing and you will still need to work through the question yourself.
