The stock market gains or loses each day – but what does it mean? In this course, students will learn about the fundamentals of investing, (virtually) invest money and compare results with the class.
Students will create a budget, learn about banks and checking accounts, and discover how money can grow. In this course, students will also look at credit card offers and learn about the ways credit card companies attract new customers. This course will help students understand the importance of accounting concepts and how all businesses need them. Finally, students will opportunity to decide what type of business they would like to own, create advertisements, and learn about business competition.
Ability to manipulate numbers and use simple pre-algebra formulas.
Headphones are recommended, but not required. Students will be using a voice board during this class and will need to listen to and record messages. If your school does not have the necessary equipment for this tool, students can still participate by typing their messages into the voice board.