A team of North Bend Elementary School fifth-grade students has won first place at the regional level in this year's Fall Stock Market Game, demonstrating exceptional financial literacy and decision-making skills.
The Stock Market Game, hosted by the Maryland Council on Economic Education (MCEE), provides students with a hands-on learning experience in investing and economics. Using an online simulation, students invest a hypothetical $100,000 in real stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, tracking their performance over a 10-week period.
Benjamin Baillet, Cooper Bourdon, Thomas Eaton, and Nolan Schroeder comprised the winning team, which earned a total portfolio value of $107,846 through strategic investments and collaborative decision-making. The competition challenges students to apply mathematical concepts, analyze market trends, and work together to manage their investments.
The program aligns with Maryland's standards for financial literacy education and helps students develop critical thinking skills that extend beyond the classroom. Assistant Principal Megan Donnelly and Gifted and Talented Specialist Kathleen Thompson supported the team throughout the competition.
North Bend Elementary School and Harford County Public Schools extend their appreciation to APGFCU for generously sponsoring all HCPS Stock Market Game teams, making this valuable learning opportunity available to students across the district.