The Anthony V. Ceres School has placed 1st and 2nd out of 90 teams in the Stock Market Game spring session 2010. Students received awards of recognition for their significant achievement during a ceremony at Pershing LLC in Jersey City today. The first place team is from MaryLou Smith's class (Students: Jeremy Barreto, Kayla Gonzalez, Francisco LaPaz & Aylin Velez) and the second place team is from Merita Euell's class (Students: Perla Corcino, Isaiah Johnson, Christian Reyes & Joshua Reyes)(both 4th grade). Lead by advisor and Ceres School Math Specialist Chris Ayers, the 1st place team aquired a hypothetical equity of $112,840.19 and the 2nd place team aquired $111,660.46.
The Stock Market Game is an online educational activity for students that has served more than 12 million young people in grades 4-12 since its inception in 1977. The game introduces students to the financial markets with its integrated curriculum as they learn math, economics and the importance of long-term saving and investing. Teams of 3-5 participants invest a hypothetical $100,000 in real stocks, bonds and mutual funds, learning cooperation, communication and leadership as they manage their portfolio. The Stock Market Game is provided by the SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education.
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