Stock Market Screener: Financial Literacy | Ages 14-18
In this 55-minute hands-on class, students will learn business fundamentals and how to use stock market screeners to make informed strategy decisions. Perfect for developing real-world skills and empower your child with financial literacy!
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 55-minute interactive class, students will explore stock market screeners, tools that help investors make informed decisions. They'll learn how to apply filters, understand key terms like shares and market cap, and see how screeners work. Through hands-on activities, students will use a simplified stock screener to pick stocks based on criteria such as price, volume, and industry—and learn essential filtering strategies that are key for buying stocks or crypto in today's active financial markets. The class is engaging and interactive, focusing on discussion and critical thinking. Students will participate in stock-picking exercises, share their choices, and ask questions throughout. The goal is to introduce financial market literacy, business awareness, and economic concepts in a fun and approachable way for young learners.
Learning Goals
Students will apply filtering criteria like price, volume, and industry learning to analyze data and evaluate potential investments, which fosters critical thinking skills aligned with financial literacy and real-world application.Students will interpret key financial terms such as market cap, practicing the ability to determine the meaning of technical terms and phrases. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.4, emphasizes determining the meaning of words and phrases in a specific context.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to be inclusive and supportive of all learners, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. I use a clear, structured approach, breaking down concepts into small, manageable steps to ensure understanding.
Parental Guidance
Students will be using Yahoo Finance, a third-party website, to learn the basics of stock and crypto charts. Yahoo Finance is a safe and educational resource that does not require an account or login to use. No potentially upsetting or scary content will be presented in this class.
Teacher’s Experience
Pre-Requisites
Learners should have access to the internet to bring up Yahoo Finance or their preferred stock charting tool during the class. No prior experience is required, as the class is designed for beginners.
Joined August, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
With 25 years of education experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching financial literacy. I am a former stockbroker and analyst with extensive experience in the financial markets, having worked directly in stock trading and market analysis. Additionally, I have served on the Wharton Global Youth Educator Board, where I contributed to developing educational programs and resources for young learners. I have also taught at the Wharton Global Youth Summer School, helping students gain a deeper understanding of finance and investing. My background ensures that students receive practical, real-world insights combined with engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-12 learners per class
