Virginia Council on Economic Education
 
 
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SMG Teacher Tools
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SMG in 12 Easy Steps - suggestions for implementing the SMG into the classroom
 
Rules of the SMG
Enter the SMG -  Defines sections of the team portfolio

Training VIDEOS:
   
     SMG Teacher Support Center - a video on the information and lessons available to teachers on the SMG website    
    Enter a Trade - a video demonstrating how to make transactions on SMG.    
     
Trading the SMG Way  - a handout on making stock transactions on SMG.

Bonds the SMG Way - provides step by step instructions for buying bonds in the SMG portfolio.
 
Selling Short - gives outlines and examples of what it means to sell a stock short.
Meeting the Margin- explains what buying on the margin means and what different stock purchasing options are for investors
Sample Letter to Send Home - a sample letter that can be sent home to introduce the SMG to parents/guardians and how they can reinforce and encourage student learning
Troubleshooting - assists teachers in resolving possible technical problems 

Promotional Game - Go to registration page and choose appropriate promotional period under the drop-down menu.
The Equity Rule - explains the Maximum Percent Equity rule, in place for SMG particpants in order to encourage them to diversify their portfolios.

 

 
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Important Dates
FREE Promotional Sessions
July 8-26; July 29-Aug 23; Sept 3-20; Sept 9-27; Jan 6-24, 2014; Jan 27-Feb 14, 2014
Fall SMG Session
September 23 to December 13, 2013
Spring SMG Session
February 3 to May 16, 2014; competition ends April 11
Year-long Session
September 23, 2013 - May 16, 2014; competition ends April 11
Deadline for Fall 2012 InvestWrite submission
TBA
Deadline for Spring 2013 InvestWrite submission
TBA
SMG Awards Luncheon
TBA
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