Description

Give your students practice calculating pay and income with these personal finance task activities. Each task prompts students with a scenario where they will calculate and compare the pay from two different job listings or job offers.

This resource includes 5 task sheets. Each sheet prompts students with a scenario where they will choose between two jobs. The questions on the task sheet will guide them through making a decision between the two job listings or job offers.

A recording sheet for students to write their solutions is also included. An answer key is provided.

Students will calculate and compare:

• Hourly Wages
• Overtime Pay
• Commissions
• Salaries
• Raises and Bonuses

Students should be familiar with the vocabulary listed above before completing this activity. If you need additional resources to teach students about the different types of wages and how they are calculated, you can find them here!