Hold a class discussion about jobs and wages students might be familiar with at their age level. Ask:
• Who has ever gotten paid for doing a job for someone, such as babysitting, lawn mowing, etc.?
• Which of these jobs tend to pay by the hour? Which tend to pay by the task?
• What are the typical wages for these types of jobs?
• If you walk a neighbor’s dog 5 times a week, and you earn $10 for each dog walk, how much money will you make per week? Explain how you know.
CCSS: 6.RP.A.3.C, MP5, MP6, MP8
TEKS: 6.5B, 7.13A