Understanding Investment & the Stock Market, Grades 5 - 12

Understanding Investment & the Stock Market, Grades 5 - 12
Author: Karl Biedenweg, Ph.D.
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2002-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580372260

Introduces the beginning investor to the basics of the stock market. Puzzles, games, and worksheets reinforce learning, and extension activities encourage students to conduct further research beyond the classroom to understand the financial world.

Stock Market Explained

Stock Market Explained
Author: Ardi Aaziznia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2020-10-11
Genre:
ISBN:

Why This Book... This book explains in clear and understandable language how anyone can benefit from learning about trading and investing in the stock market. All of the necessary basics are set forth, including the differences between trading and investing. A veteran trader, Andrew Aziz, shares some of his own proven day trading strategies and discusses key "to dos" and "not to dos" every new day trader must know before putting their hard-earned money at risk. Two chapters of the book are dedicated to the art and science of swing trading. Effective swing trading strategies are outlined, and all are amply illustrated with examples from real trades. The final section of the book is devoted to investing in the market. You will learn not only how to read a company's financial statements and select winning stocks, but also how to construct a well-balanced investment portfolio. Given that the author and his guest contributor have quite different backgrounds in finance, a unique opportunity is created for the reader to capture a very broad picture of the true potential of trading and investing in the stock market. In summary, you will learn the following key concepts by reading this book: What are stocks? What are exchanges, indices and ETFs. How to pick the right brokerage account. How to read price action and candle stick charts. How to day trade: opening range break down, ABCD pattern How to swing trade: Cup and Handle, Head and Shoulders pattern How to pick stocks based on P/E multiple and key fundamental ratios What to look for in income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements of different companies How to construct a well-diversified portfolio

Stock Market Game

Stock Market Game
Author: Dianne Draze
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781593631383

The stock market is in the news every day, and even people who do not personally trade securities or intend to make a fortune by trading stocks have an interest in knowing something about the stock market. By giving students an understanding of the stock market, we are preparing them to deal knowledgeably with an area of our society that has a vast effect on their lives. Whether or not they choose later in life to trade stocks on an individual basis, they will have the knowledge that will enable them to understand this aspect of the economy and how their personal economic pictures are affected by the larger economic landscape. The Stock Market Game is a fun, informative simulation game that provides the information and framework for students to learn about the economics and psychology of the stock market. This easy-to-use guide includes: information about all aspects of company ownership; information on stocks, stock prices, the stock market, buying and selling stocks, and forces that affect stock prices; a minisimulation that can be completed in one week; and a longer simulation that follows the real stock market for several months. All information is presented on reproducible pages, illustrated with examples, and followed by exercises that let students apply their knowledge. This motivating unit will give students insights they will carry with them into their adult lives. This combination curriculum guide/simulation has it all. All you have to do is add current stock prices from your newspaper or the Internet.

Understanding Investment & the Stock Market, Grades 5 - 8

Understanding Investment & the Stock Market, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Biedenweg
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2009-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378595

Let money talk using Understanding Investment and the Stock Market for grades 5 and up. This 64-page book features information on the history and operation of the stock market, different kinds of stock, stock analysis, evaluating bonds, mutual funds and treasuries, and portfolio management. It includes fun puzzles, games, and worksheets that reinforce key concepts and an answer key.

Understanding the Human Body, Grades 5 - 12

Understanding the Human Body, Grades 5 - 12
Author: Wendi Silvano
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2008-12-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580374867

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Understanding the Human Body. This 80-page book presents basic information about the complex human body without overwhelming students with medical jargon. It makes the study of the human body even more fascinating with Far Out Facts, fun tidbits of information that keep students on their toes. The book includes a number of Web sites that provide students the opportunity to further explore various body systems and concepts. This book supports National Science Education Standards.

Understanding Wall Street

Understanding Wall Street
Author: Jeffrey B. Little
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1987
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

"Over the past quarter century, Understanding Wall Street has helped everyone from rookie investors to Wall Street veterans understand exactly how the market works and how to determine which stocks to buy ... and which to avoid. The fourth edition of this top-selling guide - still as easy-to-read, practical, and comprehensive as the first three - has been completely updated to help investors prosper in today's new, no-limits marketplace."--BOOK JACKET.

Investing in Fixed Income Securities

Investing in Fixed Income Securities
Author: Gary Strumeyer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-07-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471719714

Investors who've primarily purchased equity securities in the past have been looking for more secure investment alternatives; namely, fixed income securities. This book demystifies the sometimes daunting fixed income market, through a user-friendly, sophisticated, yet not overly mathematical format. Investing in Fixed Income Securities covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of fixed income securities, their characteristics, the strategies necessary to manage a diversified portfolio, bond pricing concepts, and more, so you can make the most informed investment decisions possible.

Writing, Grades 5 - 12

Writing, Grades 5 - 12
Author: Cindy Barden
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2010-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580375561

Write on! Write with students in grades 5 and up using Writing: Fundamentals for the Middle-School Classroom. This 128-page book helps students learn how to express themselves through writing. It provides open-ended lessons of personal writing, descriptive writing, short stories, poetry, and reports. This excellent classroom supplement also includes chapters arranged in order of increasing difficulty and activities that allow students to choose their own writing topics. It supports Common Core State Standards, NCTE and IRA standards.

Science Experiments, Grades 5 - 12

Science Experiments, Grades 5 - 12
Author: Tammy K. Williams
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580370136

With this comprehensive classroom supplement, students learn to focus on the scientific method and developing hypotheses. Topics covered include geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, investigations into water salinity, radiation, planets, and more! A variety of experiment models are also included for further concept reinforcement. --Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Algebra, Grades 5 - 12

Algebra, Grades 5 - 12
Author: Shireman
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1622237234

The Algebra resource book for fifth to twelfth grades provides practice in these essential algebra skills: -variables -polynomials -radicals and roots -linear equations -quadratic equations This Mark Twain math resource offers clear explanations, practice exercises, and unit review quizzes. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.