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CONNECTING KNOWLEDGE
with UNDERSTANDING 
{ONE LESSON AT A TIME}

REAL WORLD LINEAR EQUATIONS PROJECT

1/31/2023

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If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I LOVE real world projects! And it all began with this one….
 
Linear Equations are All Around Us!

This was the FIRST project I ever made for my students. 

It made me fall in love with integrating projects into my classroom.

I created it in a way that gives students' options of topics and various levels of difficulty.

And most importantly, my students had FUN doing math!!!

What real world topics does the project include?
There are soooo many real-world scenarios that involve linear equations, but I tried to use a variety of ones that were most relevant for teenagers. Each of the following topics are included in this project:
  1. Cell Phone Plans
  2. Hourly Wages
  3. Frequent Flyer Miles
  4. Temperature Conversion
  5. Taxi Fares
  6. Car Depreciation
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LINEAR EQUATIONS ARE ALL AROUND US!!!
OBJECTIVE
Analyze a linear equation in a real-world setting. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the following skills:
  • Write a linear equation that represents a real-world scenario.
  • Create a table to represent data for the linear equation.
  • Graph the linear equation.
  • Create a visual demonstrating this real-world scenario.
  • Answer questions about the real-world scenario by analyzing the equation, table, and graph.
 
RESEARCH & COLLECTING DATA
Students determine the rate and write an equation for the real-world scenario. Some projects require a little research, but a link is included to help them find the data. Then, they use the linear equation to fill in a table.

GRAPHING & RESULTS
Students graph the linear equation and plot the ordered pairs. I suggest they use graph paper or Desmos. Students label important information on the graph: x-axis, y-axis, ordered pairs, and use an appropriate scale. Students then analyze their equation, table, and graph by answering questions.
 
VISUALS
Students create a visual demonstration of the real-world scenario by drawing or using an image from the internet.

GRADING
A Google Sheets answer key for each scenario is included, so you can insert any rate of used in each project and it automatically calculates the information needed for grading. A rubric is also provided, so you can easily evaluate each aspect of the project. It is great for students to use, so they know exactly what is expected of them for each part of the project.
 
What’s included in the project?
  • 6 student projects (print & digital) – various levels of difficulty and perfect for differentiation
  • Note to Teacher – an overview of the project
  • Answer Keys
  • Rubric
  • Example Project
 
EVERYTHING in this project is 100% editable!

 Click on the video below to see an overview of the elements in the project: 
​One of my favorite concepts to teach is linear equations. I love giving students a variety of ways to show what they know. If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to assess students on linear equations, then this project is perfect!
 
Click on the image below to view this project:
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2 Comments
Michele
2/1/2023 05:51:46 am

I used this resource for the first time this year in my Algebra 1 class. I was quite pleased with the variety of products my students submitted. And, that was with the pre-updated version. I look forward to next year's projects with the added options. Thank you, Tyra, for creating and sharing such a fun, easy-to-use product.

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Tyra
2/1/2023 08:09:39 am

Hi Michele,

This is so awesome to hear! I hope you enjoy all of the new updated topics, answer keys, etc. It is my favorite set of projects!!!

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