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How Do You Profit From Trading Stocks? Lesson PlanHow Do You Profit From Trading Stocks? Lesson Plan
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How Do You Profit From Trading Stocks?

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Students calculate gains and losses of stock portfolios. Although the Global Stock Game (GSG) calculates profits and losses automatically, students should learn the basic math skills in calculating their stock investment the old-fashioned way.

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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
2 days

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