Money Matters
You want to buy a drink for $1.25 and a snack for $2.75. Do you have enough if you have a $5 bill?
Yes. The total is $4.00, so you have enough.
What’s the first thing you should do after you finish a job task?
Check in with a supervisor or staff member.
Name one piece of personal information you’d write on a job application.
Your name, address, phone number, or email.
What should you do when someone else is talking to you?
Make eye contact, listen, and wait your turn.
You want to go into the backroom at school. What should you do first?
Ask a staff member for permission.
If you earn $20 a week and spend $6 on lunch and $7 on a movie, how much do you have left?
$7
You complete a task at your job site. What do you say when you report to your supervisor?
“I’ve finished the task. What should I do next?”
You're filling out a medical form. What kind of information might it ask for besides your name?
Date of birth, emergency contact, or insurance information.
You want to join a conversation your classmates are having. What’s one polite way to do it?
Wait for a pause and say something like, “Can I join in?” or comment on the topic.
You’re in a new building. What should you look for as soon as you enter?
The nearest exit.
You have $18.50. A shirt costs $17.99 before tax. Can you afford it?
No, tax will make the total more than $18.50.
You’re getting distracted at work. Name one thing you can do to stay focused.
Take a short break, use a timer, or ask for help staying on task.
Give an example of a job you’d be good at based on your strengths.
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True or False: It’s okay to make a sarcastic joke when someone gives you advice.
False
Name one way you can respectfully ask for help from a teacher or boss.
“Can you help me with this [be specific], please?”
True or False: A weekly budget helps you make sure you don’t run out of money.
True
In an interview, what’s something you should not say when asked about your weaknesses?
“I don’t have any” or “I just hate working with people.”
You need a reference for a job. Who could you ask?
A teacher, job coach, or someone you’ve worked with before.
You’re telling someone about something you did. What do you say first to help people understand the background?
Give a “background brief”—who, what, where, and when.
Give an example of a self-advocacy statement you can make if you’re overwhelmed.
“I need a short break,” or “Can we talk about this later?”
You make $50 a week. You've created a budget that includes saving $10, spending $15 on food, and $15 on fun. How much money is left?
$10
A manager gives you feedback about working faster. What is a respectful way to respond?
“Thank you for the feedback—I’ll work on that.”
What are two things to do before you submit a job application?
Double-check for errors and make sure all sections are filled out.
During a conversation, what does it mean to keep the “volley” going?
Responding back and forth at least 3 times without going off-topic.
You leave your backpack at a community outing. What should you do next time to remember it?
Make a checklist or ask a staff to remind you before leaving.