Course Configurations
| (a) | Identify the common components of a pay stub including pay period, gross pay, deductions, net pay, employer contributions, hours worked or projects completed. |
| (b) | Explain the purpose of each component of a pay stub. |
| (c) | Differentiate between required and voluntary deductions on a pay stub. |
| (d) | Explain the purpose of deductions including Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment Insurance (EI), income tax, medical insurance, union dues and contributions to company pension plans. |
| (e) | Calculate and verify accurate values for gross pay, deductions and net pay on a variety of pay stubs. |
| (f) | Discuss ways to deal with discrepancies in calculations on a pay stub which result in an inaccurate net pay. |
This Canadian resource supports the Financial Literacy curriculum and provides information at a suitable introductory level. The resource is organized under six headings for a total of 15 modules.
Topics covered:
- Goals, Values and Decision-making
- Getting and Earning Money
- Spending Money and Taking Control
- Borrowing Money and Using Credit
- Saving and Investing Money
- Protecting Assets and Planning for the Future.
The resource includes:
- Student Guide, English or French, free online PDF version or hard copies can be ordered at a minimal fee
- Teacher's Guide, English or French, free online version
The Indigenous Edition of Money and Youth builds on the original resource from the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education, CFEE. Damon Johnston, President of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg, provided guidance rooted in traditional teachings and the Seven Sacred Laws. Vanessa Everett, CEO of Economic Development with the Keewatin Tribal Council, adapted the original version by Gary Rabbior of CFEE. Input from respected individuals across Turtle Island also helped shape this edition.
Topics covered:
- Goals, Values and Decision-making
- Getting and Earning Money
- Spending Money and Taking Control
- Borrowing Money and Using Credit
- Saving and Investing Money
- Protecting Assets and Planning for the Future.
The resource includes:
- Student Guide, English, free online PDF version or hard copies can be ordered at a minimal fee
- Teacher's Guide, English, free online version