INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Only 43% of 12th grade students tested proficient on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) economics assessment, and even in the more limited area of financial literacy. American teenagers fall in the middle of the pack globally.
Unfortunately, many parents are ill-equipped to instruct their children in economics and/or personal finance, and teachers, may not have the resources or educational background to feel confident teaching in these areas.
We can provide great lesson plans and activities to support students in any classroom at any grade level. You can take part in our competitions that drive learning in a team atmosphere through our Stock Market Game and EconChallenge page. For financial education at an elementary school level, we are offer specialized support to launch a class room mini-economy.
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STOCK MARKET GAME
Whether you teach in a classroom, mentor students in an afterschool program, or are a homeschool parent, The Stock Market Game is the right tool for you to help your students build a fundamental understanding of investing while providing them with real world skills practice in math, English Language Arts, economics, social studies, and other subjects.
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ECON CHALLENGE
The Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Economic Literacy by competing with other students across the state in written and “Quiz Bowl” examinations. Students and teachers in Wisconsin begin the challenge by participating in a preliminary first round of the Challenge online. In the first round each team of three to four students in two divisions will complete online exams that cover topics in macro, micro and international economics.
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MINI-ECONOMY
The Classroom Mini-Economy is an experience-based program that taps into the creativity of young students. Participants learn economics, entrepreneurship and government through interactive simulations. They establish their own economy, design and print their own money, plan and open businesses, and create a functioning government. Experiential program the promotes collaboration, team-planning and integrates into multiple subjects in social studies and beyond.