This is a powerpoint that reteaches Linear Equations, gives practice problems while comparing and contrasting PBL's.

1. Danae Hardy
American College of Education
Submitted Sept 3rd, 2016

2. A literal equation is an equation
where variables represent
values. Literal equations are
used to represent things like
distance, time, interest, and
slope as variables in an equation.
Using variables instead of words
is a real time-saver!

4. Solve for x:
ax + b = c
- b -b
1. Move b
(the opposite of add is subtract)
ax = c - b
2. Move a
(the opposite of multiply is divide)
3. x is what we are solving for and it stands alone. Done.

5. Contrasting
PBLs
Project Based Learning
• Students have a great deal of
control of the project they
work on
• Students have a great deal of
control of their role in the
project
• Project may or may not
address specific problem
• Timeline and milestones guide
the students
• Used for formative evaluations
Problem Based Learning
• Specific problem is specified
by the instructor
• Students may work
individually or in teams to
develop solutions given
problem
• Supports Project Based
Learning

6. Comparing
how PBLs are similar
Project Based Learning and Problem Based Learning
• Both are considered Active Learning, a process whereby
students engage in activities, such as reading, writing,
discussion, or problem solving that promote analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation of class content (the T.R., 2016)
• Some examples of Active Learning in a classroom are
– Whole Class Discussion, small group discussions, debates, posing
questions to the test, think pair share, short written exercises and
polling the class

7. References
• Literal equation defination. Retrieved September 3, 2016, from
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=literal+equation+defination&ie=UT
F-8&oe=UTF-8
• the, T. R. of. (2016). Active learning. Retrieved September 3, 2016, from
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/tsal