Middle School Math High School Math Carmela Bertrand Rippon Middle School

Number and Number Sense Focus: Relationships among Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 6.2The student will a)investigate and describe fractions, decimals, and percents as ratios;

Computation and Estimation Focus: Integer Operations and Proportional Reasoning 7.4 The student will solve single-step and multistep practical problems, using proportional reasoning. Probability and Statistics Focus: Applications of Statistics and Probability 7.11The student, given data for a practical situation, will b)compare and contrast histograms with other types of graphs presenting information from the same data set.

Computation and Estimation Focus: Practical Applications of Operations with Real Numbers 8.3The student will a)solve practical problems involving rational numbers, percents, ratios, and proportions; and b)determine the percent increase or decrease for a given situation.

Probability and Statistics Focus: Statistical Analysis of Graphs and Problem Situations 8.13The student will a)make comparisons, predictions, and inferences, using information displayed in graphs; and b)construct and analyze scatterplots.

 Statistics  A.9The student, given a set of data, will interpret variation in real-world contexts and calculate and interpret mean absolute deviation, standard deviation, and z-scores.  A.11The student will collect and analyze data, determine the equation of the curve of best fit in order to make predictions, and solve real-world problems, using mathematical models. Mathematical models will include linear and quadratic functions.

 Statistics  AII/T.9The student will collect and analyze data, determine the equation of the curve of best fit, make predictions, and solve real-world problems, using mathematical models.  AII/T.10The student will identify, create, and solve real-world problems involving inverse variation, joint variation, and a combination of direct and inverse variations.

 EPF.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic economic concepts and structures by  a) describing how consumers, businesses, and government decision makers face scarcity of resources and must make trade- offs and incur opportunity costs;  b) explaining that choices often have long-term unintended consequences;  e) comparing the characteristics of market, command, tradition, and mixed economies;  EPF.2 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of producers and consumers in a market economy by  c) identifying the role of entrepreneurs;  g) examining how investment in human capital, capital goods, and technology can improve productivity;  h) describing the effects of competition on producers, sellers, and consumers

 EPF.3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the price system by a) examining the laws of supply and demand and the determinants of each; b) explaining how the interaction of supply and demand determines equilibrium price;

 EPF.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of a nation’s economic goals, including full employment, stable prices, and economic growth by c) describing the fluctuations of the business cycle; and  EPF.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the nation’s financial system by a) defining the role of money; and b) explaining the role of financial markets and financial institutions.

 EPF.8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in a market economy by  c) providing examples of government regulation of the market;  EPF.9 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the global economy  d) explaining exchange rates, and the impact of a strong dollar and weak dollar on economic decisions;

EPF.10 The student will develop consumer skills by a) examining basic economic concepts and their relation to product prices and consumer spending; h) examining the impact of advertising and marketing on consumer demand and decision making in the global marketplace; i) accessing reliable financial information from a variety of sources; j) explaining consumer rights, responsibilities, remedies, and the importance of consumer vigilance;

EPF.15 The student will demonstrate knowledge of income earning and reporting by b) differentiating among sources of income; EPF.18 The student will demonstrate knowledge of investment and savings planning by f) describing how the stock market works. al_finance/index.shtm l

 Exposure to real life application of math and economic concepts.  Exposure to STEM careers that don’t involve laboratories or health care.  Independent, long term project to learn project management skills.  It’s always “on” kids checked their portfolio even during snow days.  It’s fun, and students enjoy it.

 Exposure to real life application of math and economic concepts.  Exposure to STEM careers that don’t involve laboratories or health care.  Independent, long term project to learn project management skills.  It’s always “on” kids checked their portfolio even during snow days.  It’s fun, and students enjoy it.

PHASE 1:  Basic background lessons, classroom discussion, and videos on the stock market  Students complete research packet on stock market basics Students research corporations of their choosing. They look up stock prices and review trends. Students use proportional reasoning skills in “buying” stocks Students practice calculating returns on stocks

PHASE 2:  Online classroom competition using HowTheMarketWorks.com  Trial competition – 2-3 weeks  The REAL DEAL – January to May

 Classroom presentation of the Pursuit of Happyness  Final reflection on movie and overall project  Power Lunch for the top 3 stockbrokers

 First, create your account. Click “Register for Free”. Complete all of the information requested.  For today’s conference, you will join the simulation I have created. Click “Find new contest”. Search BNVCTM. The password is pwcs  To buy stocks, click “Make a Trade”, click “Trade Stocks/EFTs”. The stock will be purchased when the market is open on business day.  Once you have purchased stock, you can check your current value of the portfolio by clicking on My Portfolio.

 Education Center provides basic background information  To create your own Classroom contest, click “Create your Own Contest”.  starting balance of $2000  Modest, realistic amount of money  Select all the defaults  Private competition.

 Exposure to real life application of math and economic concepts.  Exposure to STEM careers that don’t involve laboratories or health care.  Independent, long term project to learn project management skills.  It’s always “on” kids checked their portfolio even during snow days.  It’s fun, and students enjoy it.