Our Classroom Economy
Since the first week of school, students have been actively involved in a year-long economy unit in which they earn credits and debits. The activity is cross-curricular since students are learning major economic concepts, as well as using math skills on a daily basis.
Throughout each week, students can earn money for any number of things. For example, students who hold classroom jobs each week earn money on a weekly basis according to our payroll. Money can also be earned sporadically for following rules, showing good character, putting extra effort into school work, and being responsible. Money is debited from students when they break our constitution (classroom rules) in our community of learners. At the end of each pay period, students calculate their total and can use it to purchase items in our classroom store.
Throughout each week, students can earn money for any number of things. For example, students who hold classroom jobs each week earn money on a weekly basis according to our payroll. Money can also be earned sporadically for following rules, showing good character, putting extra effort into school work, and being responsible. Money is debited from students when they break our constitution (classroom rules) in our community of learners. At the end of each pay period, students calculate their total and can use it to purchase items in our classroom store.
Team Close Payroll At the beginning of the year daily jobs are assigned that are necessary for students to do in the classroom. They voted on a weekly salary for each job by ranking the jobs in order of importance and/or the amount of work required.
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Student Wallets Students can, of course, choose to save the money that they earn each pay period to purchase a more expensive item at the store. For this reason, all students have wallets in which they can store their money.
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Our Classroom StoreMoney can be used to purchase items at our classroom store at the end of each pay period. Items include things such as special pencils, wrist bands, book marks, different passes, and mini journals. The cashier is a designated job for that week. This student helps consumers total their items and makes changes if necessary.
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