Have them calculate monthly gross pay for several of the given rates. Ask students to list ways in which their incomes might change and to show how the changes would affect their monthly gross pay. Have students select two monthly incomes, one higher and one lower, then use deduction tables to find the take-home pay for each income level. Set up a mock payroll for students, giving each student a weekly wage. Charge weekly expenses for missed time, desk rental, calculator or other equipment rental, and services such as sharpening pencils.
Students record gross pay, deduction calculations, and net pay in deposit books.
At appropriate intervals, give students a pay raise and have them calculate the percentage increase in dollars. Assessment should focus on students understanding of the entire process. Collect On selected problems, have students explain by annotation how they filled in given tables. Collect student deposit books and check for accuracy, neatness, and completeness. Self-Assessment Provide a pay stub which included deductions and have students comment on whether deduction calculations are reasonable.