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Earning Money — Word Problems

Word problems about kids earning money through chores and small jobs.
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Quick Tip
Add or subtract the dollar amounts in the problem to find the answer.
Teacher Resources
Vocabulary
Earn: To get money by doing work.
Chore: A small job done at home, like washing dishes.
Common Mistakes
  • Adding when the problem calls for subtraction, or vice versa
Differentiation
SupportCircle the dollar amounts in each problem before solving.
ChallengeHave students write their own earning word problem.
Discussion Questions
  • What is a job a kid your age could do to earn money?
  • Why do people get paid for work?
Extension Activities
  • Track a week of chores and calculate total earnings.
Parent Tip

Let your child earn real money for a small chore this week and count it together.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

12 minutes

Skills Practiced
Earning word problems