Using an approximation of Washington State's minimum wage, students look at how long it takes to earn $100.00 and the buying power of that $100.00. Great for a 100 days of school celebration for upper elementary students. Could be used to accompany teaching factors of 100, estimating, and rounding.
Potential Common Core Correlations 4.OA.B.4 (Use approximations for purchased items as factors of 100)