The Stock Market Challenge resource comprises three simulation games which have a range of applications across the post-16 Business and Finance curricula.
The resource will bring to life many aspects of the relevant curricula, giving a real-world context to learning about the business environment, the managing of financial resources and financial investment opportunities.
Stephen Dodds, Maths
Calderglen High School
Clare Campbell, Business Education
Ayr Academy
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“It highlights the use of information to make decisions, how information is based on raw numbers, and the ability to use this in making decisions which have a consequence (i.e. losing/making money).”
Ursula O’Hagan, Business Studies Teacher, St. Rose’s Dominican College
"This is an excellent programme which the students thoroughly enjoyed. It offered learning opportunities which are difficult to provide in a normal school timetable."
Dermot Gallagher, Head of Business Studies, St. Brigid’s College
"The Investment Challenge project brings 'real life' experiences to our pupils which are very valuable to this age group. It is a positive influence."
Laura Atwell, Business Studies Teacher, Brynmawr Foundation School
"Dealing Room introduces our pupils to the excitement of numbers, and the importance of the decimal point! Also, to a world of which they have little knowledge, but which is having a major effect on their lives."
Sarah Hodnett, Lead Academic Tutor, Maths, John Madejski Academy, Reading
