Sixth graders learn about stock market

Sixth graders are in the midst of their annual stock market project, which teaches them how to read and analyze graphs and charts. The project ties in nicely with their math unit, which also focuses on percentages. Working in pairs, students are “given” $100,000 to create a portfolio of five different stocks. Each week, they analyze the stocks, creating graphs and pie charts in the process. This morning, four parents of sixth graders, who all work with stocks, visited the class and provided a real-life perspective on their work. The project lasts until May, at which point the pair with the highest increase wins bragging rights.