Stock Market 101

Stock Market 101

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Here's how Stock Market 101 aligns with curriculum standards in Washington DC. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

SAVING AND INVESTING

Knowledge Standards

SI.K.8: Examine the incentives that drive companies to issue and sell stock and motivate individuals to invest.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Stock Market 101
Students will examine the diverse motivations prompting individuals to invest in stocks, evaluating factors such as potential returns and ownership benefits.
Students will analyze the primary drivers compelling companies to issue and sell stocks to the public.

Skills Standards

SI.S.5: Analyze interest, dividends and capital appreciation (gains) and identify examples of passive income derived from financial investments.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Stock Market 101
Students will differentiate between earned and passive income.