Evaluation

Evaluation will be in stages. This is a check list for each assignment by matching numbers.
Task 1. Acquire a working knowledge of the stock market and its vocabulary.
Goal Calculator worksheet keep to turn-in
Vocabulary words Quiz
Study terms and strategies. Quiz

Task 2. Choose a strategy for picking stocks and managing your investments.
Using MS Word describe the styles of investment strategies. keep to turn-in Quiz

Task 3. Research stocks you would like to buy using the Internet.
Gather information on specific stocks. Choose an Internet trading firm to pretend to make your trades using their cost structure for trading.Create a spreadsheet to keep track of the stocks you buy and trade.keep to turn-in

Task 4. Create a portfolio on the Internet
Create a portfolio on the Internet to keep track of your stocks using Yahoo Financial. keep to turn-in

Task 5. Present to the class your portfolio on the Internet
When we cover chapter 15 on powerpoint presentations we will create a presentation to give to the class over your stock market project. Present to the class your portfolio and the reasons behind why you purchased each stock. You will use the teachers computer projecting to the big screen TV to show your portfolio. Prepare for the presentation by writing down the reasons for choosing each stock and give the supporting evidence.

You may feel free to pursue your trading strategy throughout the term buying and selling stocks whenever you wish during class with my permission to get on the Internet after you have finished your other work. You must keep a spreadsheet record of each transaction and keep up with all transactions.  turn-in, present to class

Conclusion
The computer has ushered us into a new era called the Information Age. Entering the 21th century with skills in this important area will greatly benefit you. A method of systematic savings in an investment vehicle such as the stock market can provide you with a secure retirement and maybe more. The internet is the ideal source of timely news and inexpensive purchasing of stocks. I hope you have started on a road that will lead you to financial independence.