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Paid vs Unpaid Work

Paid work is work someone does in return for money. Unpaid work is work someone does without being paid. Both can help people and communities. Read the coding club story, then answer the questions.

The coding club story

Cooper teaches a coding class at the community centre. The centre pays him for his work. Matilda helps younger children find the right keys on their keyboards. She volunteers and is not paid. Harper works at the centre's front desk and is paid to welcome families. After class, Cooper, Matilda and Harper all help pack away the laptops. They are glad the club gives children a place to learn.

1.Cooper teaches coding at the community centre and receives money for his work. Is Cooper's work paid or unpaid?
  • Paid
  • Unpaid
2.Who volunteers to help the younger children at the coding club?
3.Match each person to whether their work in the story is paid or unpaid.
  • Cooper teaches coding
  • Matilda helps children learn
  • Harper welcomes families at the desk
  • Unpaid
  • Paid
  • Paid
4.Matilda is paid money for helping the younger children at the coding club.
TrueFalse
5.Why might Matilda choose to volunteer at the coding club?
  • To help younger children learn
  • To earn money from the centre
  • To stop the club from opening
6.Work done without receiving money is called work.
7.After class, Cooper, Matilda and Harper help pack away the laptops. Does the story say they are paid extra for packing up? What does this show about helping out?
8.How does Matilda's unpaid work help the coding club?
9.Name one way you could help at a club or in your community without being paid.

2 printable pages

  • Paid vs Unpaid Work, page 1 of 2: The coding club story

    Page 1

  • Paid vs Unpaid Work, page 2 of 2: 4. Matilda is paid money for helping the younger children at the coding club.

    Page 2

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