Students may use a variety of acceptable approaches. Investigate jobs that work by piece. Have students brainstorm for possible jobs that work by piece. Divide students and jobs up into groups and research each job. Report on the job, the amount of money paid, and the time it takes to complete the job.
Students evaluate working by piece stating the advantages and disadvantages.
Encourage students to evaluate and draw conclusions on the various jobs found in the want ads. Follow up by assigning questions on calculating weekly gross wages involving regular pay, overtime pay, and piecework. Students may also consider calculating gross wages by including tips.