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Elementary School teachers use The SMG program to reinforce math skills, such as converting fractions to decimals and vice versa. The SMG program is used to introduce the concepts of "business" and public services in the community, and to illustrate the impact businesses have on the local economy. The SMG program can also introduce children to the concepts and value of investing and saving for the future.

Middle and Junior High School teachers typically use SMG program to increase student proficiency in mathematics and online research. At these grade levels, SMG encourages more sophisticated research and use of computer spreadsheets. The SMG program also provide ample opportunity for students to learn about other countries' economic systems.

High School teachers use The SMG program to develop an increased understanding of economics and business concepts and to teach participants how to conduct more advanced stock selection research.

• Math - ratios, decimals, estimating skills, fractions, amounts of money, basic computation, percentages, graphs, and charts.
• Economics - financial markets and institutions, supply and demand, profit and loss, opportunity cost, and the purpose and function of stock and capital.
• Life Skills - budgeting, decision-making, personal finance, and consumer education.
• Social Studies - citizenship, economics, government, world history, U.S. history, geography, behavioral sciences, and current events.
• Language Arts - journalism, spelling, reading, research, vocabulary, and writing skills.
• Business Education - overview of the securities industry, business organizations, record keeping, information processing, marketing, finance, and financial statement comprehension.
• Technology - increased computer proficiency, use of the Internet for on-line research, data entry, e-mail communication, and keyboard skills.

The SMG program is correlated to the national content standards in economics, mathematics, and business.

Many teachers supplement their curriculum with activities and lessons found in curriculum guides. These guides are written for all levels of students and many discipline areas. View a sample lesson plan.

Contact Information
Ryan Tews, Stock Market Game Program Manager
763-398-0090 ext. 233
smg@bestprep.org