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Percentages: Lesson 1

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Math can be taxing at times. With a short instructional activity, pupils determine how income tax affects take-home pay. Learners determine their net pay based on tax tables and how adjustments in their gross pay changes the paycheck.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class research current tax brackets based on the standard deductible
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes individuals know how to work with percents
  • Requires some knowledge of income tax
Pros
  • Includes an answer key with suggestions of solution methods
  • Provides a lesson objective
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