We reviewed Future Smart by playing a Kahoot. Students then spent the rest of the period completing Future Smart, working on their essay or researching their problem for InVenture. The plan at present is to test on Future Smart on Wednesday.
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Students continued to define the problem that they planned to work on for their InVenture Projects. They also loosely formed groups. They were also told to target for Pitch Day with Georgia Tech the week of Dec. 11th. They would need to have their problem defined and a solution to pitch to GT personnel for feedback.
We continued to brainstorm in small groups on problems in an effort to help students find a problem that they were passionate about. We will continue tomorrow as teams need to be identified. Students were told that if they wanted to participate in Pitch Day at Georgia Tech, they needed to have their problem properly identified and ideas on how to solve be in the works. Pitch Day will be some time the week of Dec. 11th.
Students were able to work on Future Smart and/or their Investwrite Essay.
Students continued to work through their Future Smart modules. They were also told that they would probably be tested on Future Smart material next Tueday.
Students worked on research for Inventure and caught up on Future Smart.
Students were asked to continue defining their problem for InVenture and to check on their stock portfolios.
Students were assigned an essay today on the following:
Imagine you volunteer at a nonprofit organization to manage their money, help it grow and protect it from risk. What would your nonprofit organization support and why is this important to you? How would you invest their money in stocks, bonds and mutual funds? How would you diversify these investments? Be sure to explain your recommendations based on what you have learned about saving and investing and what you have researched about the cause. Essay Guidelines:
Does the student exhibit knowledge regarding the concept of researching and planning an investment strategy? The student should address the scenario using relevant terminology and display an understanding of the core concepts of the stock market in the scenario. Rationale Is the essay thoughtful? The written argument should be presented in a manner that indicates there was a logical thinking process involved in addressing the assignment. Writing Style Is the student's work interesting to read? Does the written response encourage the reader to continue reading to the conclusion of the essay? Students have an opportunity in this exercise to exhibit the ability to communicate thoughts in an engaging and inviting manner, rather than focusing on grammar and spelling. Students spent the rest of the period working on Future Smart. We used Jeopardy today to review and preview the modules in Future Smart. Students were also reminded to spend all their cash for the Stock Market Game and also to plan for InVenture days on Thursday and Friday.
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AuthorMrs. Yost is a business professional who has worked in the accounting and finance arena for 10+ years prior to retiring to stay at home with her four children. During that time home, Mrs. Yost became a licensed real estate professional and still works in that industry in addition to volunteering heavily in Smyrna public schools, at her church and in the community. Archives
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