Worksite Math
| Title: Worksite Math | Author: Monica Wagner, from the published resource Merging Two Worlds Transition/Career Planning curriculum developed by Pima Special Programs, Department of Pima County School Superintendent’s Office, and Arizona Department of Education, Tucson Arizona - available free at http://www.azed.gov/specialeducation/merging-two-worlds/ |
| 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 overtime, what gets taken out of a paycheck and how to fill out a timecard with piecework.
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 the 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:
Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics
Functions
8.F.A.2 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:
- Workplace Math worksheet
- Full lesson from Merging Two Worlds can be found at https://cms.azed.gov/home/GetDocumentFile?id=56183051aadec00dd867b868
Learning Activities:
WHO (T=Teacher Focus Lesson; WG=Whole Group\; SM=Small Group; I=Independent)
| Learning Activity Task (Step-by-step directions) | 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:
Extension Activity (for intervention or enrichment):
- Students could tour a foundry.
- Teacher could invite speakers from a foundry into the classroom.