Math6-8
Calculating Double Overtime Pay
By Majlinda T.
This 3-page packet helps 6th graders practice calculating double overtime pay. It includes word problems and a step-by-step guide to help students build their math and financial literacy skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute independent practice activity or small-group lesson.
- Discussion question: What are some reasons why a job might offer double overtime pay?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Encourage students to highlight the hourly wage and the number of overtime hours worked in each problem.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on different types of overtime pay structures (e.g., time-and-a-half, double-time-and-a-half).
Math6-8
Calculating Double Overtime Pay
By Majlinda T.
This 3-page packet helps 6th graders practice calculating double overtime pay. It includes word problems and a step-by-step guide to help students build their math and financial literacy skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute independent practice activity or small-group lesson.
- Discussion question: What are some reasons why a job might offer double overtime pay?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Encourage students to highlight the hourly wage and the number of overtime hours worked in each problem.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on different types of overtime pay structures (e.g., time-and-a-half, double-time-and-a-half).