Local students win fall Wisconsin Economics Challenge
A Brookfield team of students was recently pronounced first place winner in the Fall 2014 Stock Market Simulation.
Three eighth graders from Brookfield Academy formed one of the 950 teams to compete in the simulation challenge, which took place from October 13 – December 19, 2014. The competition was one of three sponsored by Economics Wisconsin.
A school year challenge also began on October 13, but is running until April 17 this year.
Registration for the 10-week 2015 Spring Challenge began on February 9, which is the same day that registered teams were allowed to start trading. Registration remains open until February 27, which is the deadline for teams to have made their first trade.
In March, winning team members Nathaniel Rilling, William Carroll and Zachary Walsh will travel for free to New York City. Once there, they will have the opportunity to visit a number of sites, including the New York Stock Exchange.
Taking part in the challenge is purported to build teamwork and provide experience in real-world investing. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to hone their math, reading, writing and computer skills, as well as their critical and analytical thinking.
The winning students came from the Brookfield Academy Mini-Economy program. The team’s win can be highlighted by brochure printers in the promotional materials they produce for the school.
Three eighth graders from Brookfield Academy formed one of the 950 teams to compete in the simulation challenge, which took place from October 13 – December 19, 2014. The competition was one of three sponsored by Economics Wisconsin.
A school year challenge also began on October 13, but is running until April 17 this year.
Registration for the 10-week 2015 Spring Challenge began on February 9, which is the same day that registered teams were allowed to start trading. Registration remains open until February 27, which is the deadline for teams to have made their first trade.
In March, winning team members Nathaniel Rilling, William Carroll and Zachary Walsh will travel for free to New York City. Once there, they will have the opportunity to visit a number of sites, including the New York Stock Exchange.
Taking part in the challenge is purported to build teamwork and provide experience in real-world investing. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to hone their math, reading, writing and computer skills, as well as their critical and analytical thinking.
The winning students came from the Brookfield Academy Mini-Economy program. The team’s win can be highlighted by brochure printers in the promotional materials they produce for the school.