Begin project called "Reality Lab" Explain that this involves practical math and decision-making in the real world. 1) Get a job (with only a high school education - no special training) and pay is based on 40 hours per week - calculate take home pay after taxes (use 0.85 for withholding tax) This is the amount of money left to spend each month
2) Find an apartment (1, 2, or 3 bedroom)amount of rent plus costs for electricity, house phone, cable tv, and internet