WPF Math
| Title: Work site Math | Author: Monica Wagner and Merging Two Worlds 2003 531 Chapter 3 Lesson 4 |
| Subject(s): Math | |
| Grade Level(s): 6-10 | Total Time: 4 -5 class periods |
Overview / Description:
This lesson walks students through how to fill out a time card, how to figure out over time, what gets taken out of a pay check and how to fill out a time card with piece work.
Learning goals/objectives:
After completing this activity, students should be able to . . .
*Calculate their wages without and with overtime
* Calculate their wages after deductions are taken out
* Calculate their wages based on number of pieces made that day
Workplace Readiness Skill:
| Social Skills | Communication |
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| Teamwork | X | Critical Thinking | |
| Attitude and Initiative | X | Planning and Organization | |
| Professionalism | Media Etiquette |
Content Standards:
8F. Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions).
Educational Frameworks:
M 4. Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career success
B-SMS 3. Demonstrate ability to work independently
Materials:
Learning Activities:
WHO (T=Teacher Focus Lesson; WG=Whole Group\; SM=Small Group; I=Independent)
| Learning Activity Task | WHO is responsible for this step? | Approximate time for task |
| Wages Worksheet | WG/SG | 30 min |
| Overtime Worksheet | WG/SG | 30 min |
| Deduction Worksheet | WG | 15 min |
| Piecework Worksheet | WG/SG | 45- 60 min |
Assessment:
Worksheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwC8D5FG3qMfjr-umCB-ujtUYd2mSf7gNbKLsn7Gjdg/edit
Extension Activity (for intervention or enrichment):
Tour Foundry
Speakers from Foundry in classroom
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