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Session Overview
Session Overview
Participants reflect on their experience participating in the in-class competition and/or the JA Stock Market Challenge event and connect the simulations to the real world. They conclude the program by developing their own financial goals.
Objectives for this session:
Compare and contrast real versus simulated stock markets.
Identify various asset classes and assess the risks of each.
Develop a personal financial plan.
Reflect on what they learned throughout the program.
Key Terms
Key Terms
risk the probability of making a profit or losing money on an investment
risk management predicting and minimizing the chance of financial loss
asset class a group of financial assets that performs similarly in the stock market (for example, cash; bonds; stocks; real estate)
short-term goal a goal that can be reached within three months
intermediate goal a goal that can be reached within one year
long-term goal a goal that takes longer than one year to reach
JA Take Stock In Your Future Guide for Volunteers and Teachers.pdfVolunteer and Educator Materials
Volunteer and Educator Materials
You will need the following materials for this session:
Print and distribute table tents. Instruct students to write their names in large letters.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to facilitate a classroom or remote session. We recommend opening the instructions on a secondary device so you can use your computer to project.
Student Materials
Student Materials
Onscreen Presentation
Onscreen Presentation
Project this presentation as you lead the session. The presentation includes important concepts, key terms, and opportunities to apply learning. We recommend opening the presentation on your computer to project. Practice navigating the presentation before the session begins. Some onscreen presentations include interactive features, so familiarize yourself with the features. Play any videos, and check all links that are included. Ask your teacher to check the presentation in the classroom to ensure the settings at the school are compatible and change the browser or adjust security settings if needed, prior to the start of the program.
JA Take Stock Student Workbook.pdfActivity
Activity
Share a digital copy of this document, pages 49-51, with students. They can type in the document and save their work. Activity pages can also be printed.
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