There is less than one month left to make your first trade for the YEAR game. Please be sure to make at least one trade by the end of the day on December 16th in order to be eligible for awards. Happy trading! … [Read more...]
Basics of Economics Video Collection
November 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Take a look at some of these videos to explain economic concepts. After the videos, you can try the comprehension quizzes. Scarcity Opportunity Cost Productivity Economic Institutions And more! … [Read more...]
SMG Registration Reminders
September 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A friendly reminder: Registration for the FALL GAME closes on Friday, October 7, 2022 (that's in one week!). Registration for the YEAR GAME closes on Friday, October 21, 2022 (3 weeks from now). Make sure to register soon to get in these games. … [Read more...]
Mini-Economy: Creating a Memorable Classroom Experience
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Happy Thursday Everyone! The Center for Economic Education at George Mason University and University of Mary Washington are introducing a program called "Mini-Economy: Creating A Memorable Classroom Experience" This event will be held on the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus. Registration is free of charge and this event is open to all 3rd through middle school educators. Program Overview: The Mini-Economy is an experience-based program used to teach entrepreneurship, economics and government. Students immerse themselves in a classroom economy: applying for jobs, running businesses, paying taxes, making investments. Your students will master essential economic principles while getting cross-curricular exposure to math, reading and writing. On top of invaluable teamwork and negotiation skills, students learn their role in the global marketplace. You can learn more by using the QR code in the picture or by clicking the link … [Read more...]
Spring SMG Registration Reminder
February 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Just a friendly reminder: There is only four days left to register for this years spring Stock Market Game. Registration will end Friday, the 18th. … [Read more...]
CEE Stock Market Game UMW Region Fall 2021 Results
January 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The University of Mary Washington Center of Economic Education partakes in the Stock Market Game (SMG) through the Virginia Counsel of Economic Education. The Stock Market Game is a game that teaches younger students (grades 4-12) how to save/invest using stocks/bonds. During the game students compete by investing $100,000 in an online portfolio. The Stock Market Game also helps introduce students to the world of economics. Congratulations to the Stock Market Game UMW Region winners for fall of 2021! The 1st place team was Bubbleguppies from North Stafford High School with a total equity of $107,731.55 The 2nd place team was Power3 from North Stafford High School with a total equity of $104,689.42 The 3rd place team was Team7 from North Stafford High School with a total equity of $102,930.20 … [Read more...]
Cancellation Notice for the August VCEE Workshop
April 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Due to the unforeseen impacts of COVID-19, the August VCEE Workshop has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. … [Read more...]
CEE Stock Market Game Region Fall 2019 Results
January 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The University of Mary Washington Center of Economic Education participates in the Stock Market Game through Virginia Counsel of Economic Education. The SMG is an online simulation of the real-life stock market that helps sharpen skills in math, social studies and language arts. It is a comprehensive economics and personal finance education program for Grades 4 to 12. Small student teams compete for awards by investing $100,000 in an online, virtual portfolio. The adult advisor registers the student teams. Student teams are provided online access to their own online investment portfolio. Students research and apply their investment ideas in a real-world market environment. Congratulations to the UMW Center of Economic Education top 3 region winners for the Fall 2019 Stock Market Game. The 1st place team was Blue Devil Pride from Culpeper County High School, with a total equity of $108,586.06. The 2nd place team was Stonksboys from Spotsylvania Middle School, with … [Read more...]
