Description
Meet Riley Reyes — and figure out exactly how much money actually lands in their bank account.
In this activity, students calculate gross pay, deductions (CPP, EI, and income tax), and net pay for two real-world job offers: a part-time barista position and a full-time data entry role. After completing both paycheque calculations, students compare the jobs using a structured table and answer discussion questions that require mathematical reasoning — including whether either job meets a $2,000/month income goal.
This resource includes:
- Student worksheet (scaffolded Part 1, independent Part 2, comparison + discussion Part 3)
- Student hint page with a fully worked example and take-home pay comparison formulas
- Complete answer key with sample discussion responses
- Teacher notes with curriculum connections, differentiation strategies, common mistakes, and facilitation tips
Perfect for:
- Grade 8 Financial Literacy units
- Introducing or reinforcing the concept of net vs. gross pay
- Connecting percentage calculations to real-world contexts
- Individual work, partners, or small groups
Help Riley Reyes — Understanding Your Paycheque Financial Literacy | Grade 7–9 |
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Description
Meet Riley Reyes — and figure out exactly how much money actually lands in their bank account.
In this activity, students calculate gross pay, deductions (CPP, EI, and income tax), and net pay for two real-world job offers: a part-time barista position and a full-time data entry role. After completing both paycheque calculations, students compare the jobs using a structured table and answer discussion questions that require mathematical reasoning — including whether either job meets a $2,000/month income goal.
This resource includes:
- Student worksheet (scaffolded Part 1, independent Part 2, comparison + discussion Part 3)
- Student hint page with a fully worked example and take-home pay comparison formulas
- Complete answer key with sample discussion responses
- Teacher notes with curriculum connections, differentiation strategies, common mistakes, and facilitation tips
Perfect for:
- Grade 8 Financial Literacy units
- Introducing or reinforcing the concept of net vs. gross pay
- Connecting percentage calculations to real-world contexts
- Individual work, partners, or small groups
