The Math Behind the Market (Hostos Community College)

The Math Behind the

MarketPresented by Vincent Young, AVP Curriculum

Initiatives, SIFMA Foundation

Hostos Community CollegeApril 5, 2016

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Fostering Knowledge

All IndividualsAll backgrounds

Industry Support

Effective Programs

Teams of 3 to 5

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Stocks, Bonds, & Mutual Funds

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The Stock Market Game™

Financial Literacy Impact

Elementary Middle School High School0

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SMG

Non-SMG

Teacher Financial Literacy Impact

Set financial goalsSMG Influence

Math Impact

Grades 4-6 Grades 7-100

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SMG Non-SMG

Four StrandsThinking Algebraically

Interpreting Statistics

Communicating Quantitatively

Solving Complex Problems

Four StrandsHow much will it cost?

What are they saying about it?

What do my friends think?

Can I afford it?

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