Your students have entered the world of business and finance by participating in The Stock Market Game program. InvestWrite®, a teacher-designed writing component and competition, is the perfect companion reinforcing newfound knowledge and honing critical thinking skills.
Not only does InvestWrite® complement The Stock Market Game program learning experience, it also give students to chance to win laptops, trips to New York, pizza parties and other great prizes.
To view InvestWrite essay prompts and submission dates for the full 2024 -2025 academic year click here.
Rules
Teachers currently registered and participating in The Stock Market Game program with actively trading student teams are eligible.
All students currently registered in The Stock Market Game program with a valid team login ID and password are eligible.
Your students participate by writing essays in their grade division: Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12).
Teachers select the top responses from each class, acting as the first-round judge Teachers submit the top responses electronically to the next round of evaluation at the national level
Each entry must be an original work, representing the student’s own research, thinking, and writing.
4-5 grade maximum 800 words (minimum 300 words)
6-8 grade maximum 900 words (minimum 400 words)
9-12 grade maximum 1000 words (minimum 500 words)
Awards
Cash prize awarded for State Winners in each division: $100
Scoring Criteria
Rationale
- Written in a manner that indicates there was a logical thought process involved in addressing the assignment.
- Thoughtful progression of ideas and recommendations.
- Clear connections between the student thinking and recommendations or conclusions.
Understanding the Subject Matter
- Does the student completely address the elements of the question and use appropriate terminology?
- Does the student exhibit knowledge regarding researching and planning an investment strategy?
Writing Style
- Essay is interesting
- Writing style is articulate and engaging
- Essay shows evidence of accurate editing paying attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Teachers may use this InvestWrite Student Writing Organizer
InvestWrite® Winners
Spring 2024 Arizona High School InvestWrite Winner
Student: Ava Stevenson
School: Valley Vista High School
Teacher: Mitch Pinda
Spring 2024 Arizona Middle School InvestWrite Winner
Student: Leah Gentes
School: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
Teacher: Carolee Sopicki
Fall 2023 Arizona Elementary School InvestWrite Winner
Student: Clara Duffer
School: Canyon Springs STEM Academy
Teacher: Christine Rowlan
Fall 2023 Arizona Middle School InvestWrite Winner
Student: Scarlett Spies
School: Mountain Sky Middle School
Teacher: Lori Glover
