To Join Audio Portion Via Phone “How to InvestWrite” Presented By: Jessica Bayer InvestWrite National Program Manager Lisa Donnini InvestWrite National Program Director Jim Ford Guest Teacher IF POSSIBLE PLEASE USE A MUTE BUTTON ON YOUR PHONE LINE DURING THIS WEBINAR To Join Audio Portion Via Phone Dial: 877-300-9106  Passcode: 15 59 269 We will answer questions via the written question option on your screen. You may enter a question at any time by opening the “Chat” box. Please type your question and we will hold an “Answer” session at the end of the presentation if time permits, or we will reply via e-mail to all attendees.

? What is A national writing competition Synthesizes and applies concepts taught in The Stock Market Game Provides opportunities to meet writing requirements Extends the portfolio trading experience

The learning doesn’t stop when the trading stops Builds a bridge between classroom learning and the real world Helps retain student interest

Basics Teachers and students must be registered in the SMG program to be eligible Participate by writing essays in their grade division: elementary (4-5), middle (6-8), and high (9-12) Each topic introduces or relates to investment principles linked to the SMG Program Prizes offer excellent incentives

Awards and Recognition Prize Patrols!!! (sshhh, it’s a secret!) Awards and Recognition

InvestWrite is a highly successful extension of the Stock Market Game program designed to help students sharpen critical thinking skills as they compose essays on investment related topics. The program builds a bridge between classroom learning and potential real-world investments decisions. Students are provided a topic and an investment scenario, which requires them to assess, research, and then formulate possible solutions based on their own findings, logic and ideas. www.investwrite.org

STATE WINNERS Even more opportunities for students to succeed and receive recognition! Contact your local SMG Coordinator for information regarding prizes, awards and recognition events for winning teachers and students in your local or state SMG program.

Now Assists in delivery of our Direct programs Liz will begin with next slide. Elizabeth Hannah Education and SMG Consultant Former classroom teacher at high school and university levels Used SMG in the classroom and in teaching teachers for over 30 years Now Assists in delivery of our Direct programs

Teacher and Classroom Driven Research Skills Higher Level Thinking Multi-Disciplinary & Cross Curricular Language Arts & Math Elizabeth will talk about common core…

Teacher and Classroom Driven Collaborative Learning SMG Teamwork Communication Individual Essay Writing Elizabeth will talk about common core…

Teacher and Classroom Driven Assessment Tool Readiness College Workplace Career Elizabeth – talk about each grade level – essays – go to site Show assignment sheet

Liz will talk about essay questions for each grade level while we are on site

Understanding of the Subject Matter How Essays Are Scored Same for all grade levels Equal weight Understanding of the Subject Matter 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.

How Essays are Scored Rationale Is the essay thoughtful? Same for all grade levels Equal Weight 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.

Same for all grade levels How Essays Are Scored Same for all grade levels Equal Weight 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.

Judging Process Multiple Levels First Step: Your Classroom Second Step: Each essay is scored by four volunteers from the financial services industry whose scores are totaled Third Step: Ties are broken by a panel of “Power Judges” Final Step: Essays are ranked by second panel of “Power Judges” COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS, ALL ON LINE

InvestWrite National Program Manager Everything you need can be found at: www.investwrite.org Questions and Support Jessica Bayer InvestWrite National Program Manager help@investwrite.org

We Promise Our InvestWrite Teachers… Submitting your InvestWrite essays is easy The web based program is VERY user friendly Excellent teacher feedback on ease of website We are here to help you You will always receive our personal attention

@investwrite.org Communication is Key Please contact your IT or system administrator and ask them to allow incoming e-mails from @investwrite.org jessica@investwrite.org lisa@investwrite.org help@investwrite.org info@investwrite.org

10 Essays per SMG Classroom FOR EXAMPLE: If you are registered as a teacher with 2 SMG classrooms you may submit 20 essays. If you are registered with 3 classrooms you may submit 30 essays. It doesn’t matter which of the classes the student whose essays you submit you are in Selecting the Top 10 Have another teacher or school colleague provide the first level of judging and choose the essays to submit nationally Involve someone from a financial institution such as a banker, or financial planner, to be your classroom judge You could even have your own students choose which essays they feel are the top ten

Word Count 4-5 Grade minimum 300 maximum 800 Does not include title, references, bibliography, only the actual text of the essay itself

Submit Your Essays! It’s Easy! Go to the website and click on “Submit InvestWrite Entries” Teachers submit essays, not students To submit essays you must have your SMG Advisor ID and Password with you You will submit the essay using the student’s first name and first initial of their last name, along with their SMG team ID Cut and paste the student essays into the system Be sure students submit to you electronically or on a flash drive Also not in PDF - files will not cut and paste

Submit Your Essays! It’s Easy! No names on the essay submission, nothing in body of essay to identify student You will be able to go back into the system and edit essays up until the deadline You will be asked to check a box to agree that each essay you submit is typical and representative of each student’s work Winning teachers and students are required to provide signed “Media Permission Forms”, due to privacy laws, allowing student and teacher names to be used in press and outreach regarding InvestWrite

…and we’re available to help! We remain on line right up until the final moments of the submission deadline to ensure there are no problems for our teachers.

Friday, December 18 Fall 2015 Essay Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM All time zones

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InvestWrite National Program Manager Everything you need can be found at: www.investwrite.org Questions and Support Jessica Bayer InvestWrite National Program Manager help@investwrite.org