Reading a Paycheck

Grade 10Economics45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the key components of a paycheck, including gross pay, deductions, and net pay.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

What is Taken Out of My Paycheck? Paycheck Deductions + Payroll Taxes

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

On a paycheck, what is the difference between gross pay and net pay? Give two examples of common deductions that might appear on a paycheck.

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