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2025-2026 DATES

    • Yearlong Session - September 8, 2025 - April 10, 2026

    • Fall Session - October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025

    • Teacher Promo Session: January 21, 2026 - February 7, 2026

    • Spring Session - February 2, 2026 - April 10, 2026 

    • Enrichment Spring Session - April 13, 2026 - June 5, 2026 (non- competitive)




    More THAN A GAME. AN education FOR LIFE

    What is the Stock Market Game™ Program?

    The Stock Market Game™ (SMG) is an interdisciplinary educational simulation that teaches about the stock markets, the American economic system, and the global economy. Participants develop skills in math, language arts, research, and critical thinking, while building and maintaining a stock portfolio. During the 10-week simulation, teams of up to five students manage a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio.

    The adult advisor registers the student teams. Student teams are provided online access to their own online investment portfolio. Students research and apply their investment ideas in a real-world market environment. Teams are ranked based on their performance.

    Why Should My Students Participate?

    The Stock Market Game™ is a hands-on way to help students understand economic concepts and important life skills such as budgeting, decision making and personal finance. Students can learn problem-solving, risk assessment, cooperation, and teamwork- capabilities that will last a lifetime.

    Who Can Play?

    SMG™ is used in grades 4-12 in public and private schools, home schooled and non-profit youth programs. More than 600,000 students take part every school year across all 50 states. Last year in Maryland, approximately 17,700 students at 324 schools participated in the program.

    Who Sponsors the Program?

    The SIFMA Foundation provides financial support, materials, and other assistance for local SMG™ programs. Please check out the list of local sponsors at the bottom of this page.

    What is the Cost?

    There is a small registration fee per team. $15 for 10-week sessions and $30 for yearlong session. Contact our office regarding grants to cover the cost of the program at your school.

    What Kind of Support is Provided to Teachers?


    Once you are registered, Advisor ID and password to access the Teacher Support Center. Here you will find:

    • Lesson plans
    • Videos
    • Assessments
    • and much more...

    Additionally, MCEE provides resources and materials for teachers created by teachers.

    There are five overarching units associated with the SMG curriculum that correlate with your students' involvement with the online program and trading simulation:

    1. Understanding SMG
    2. Before You Invest
    3. Selecting Your Investments
    4. Tracking Your Investments
    5. Reflection/End of Game

    How Do I Get Started?

    Teachers who want to bring the SMG™ to their classrooms can access the SMG™ homepage at http://www.stockmarketgame.org Once registered, teachers will receive a username and password to participate. (refer to the instructions below)

    Consider attending one of information sessions. Visit our Events page to register.

    Adult investors who wish to participate can also access the SMG™ homepage for registration information. After signing up, you’ll be given an account number and password to participate.

    Videos: NEW for Fall 2024

    SMG Prep Videos are intended for teachers/advisors who would like tips on getting started, those who need a refresher, and those wanting more info about the SMG.


    Stock Market Game State Winners 2023-2024


    Fall 2023 Winners:

    State Winners:
    Elementary: Marley Elementary - Advisor:  Karen Yancey 
    Middle: Easton Middle - Advisor: Ed Keeler
    High: Old Mill High - Advisor: Gillian Ratti

    Regional Elementary School Winners:
    North: Ring Factory Elementary - Advisor:  Kathleen Thompson
    Central: Deep Run Elementary - Advisor: Heather Dexter
    South: Marley Elementary - Advisor: Karen Yancey

    Regional Middle School Winners:
    North: Loch Raven Technical Academy - Advisor: Sophie Shramm
    Central: Easton Middle - Advisor: Ed Keeler
    South: Plum Point Middle - Advisor: Doug Kohan

    Regional High School Winners:
    North: Garrison Forest School - Advisor:  Jenn Yapsuga
    Central: Sherwood High - Advisor: Maisie Lynch
    South: Duval High - Advisor: Kim Bullock


    Yearlong 2023-2024 Winners

    State Winners:
    Elementary: The Gilman School - Advisors:  Nicholas Schloeder and Peter Hawkins
    Middle: Ridgely Middle - Advisor: John Ayres
    High: Albert Einstein High - Advisors: Brenda Lopez

    Regional Elementary School Winners:
    North: Sparks Elementary - Advisor:  Diana Eaton
    Central: St Johns Lane Elementary - Advisor: Eun-Chung Cintron
    South:
    The Gilman School - Advisors:  Nicholas Schloeder and Peter Hawkins


    Spring 2024 Winners:

    State Winners:
    Elementary: Homestead Wakefield Elementary - Advisor:  Dan Bohlman
    Middle: Patuxent Valley Middle - Advisor: Monica Chelidona
    High: Arundel High - Advisor: Stephen Metzger

    Regional Elementary School Winners:
    North: Ring Factory Elementary - Advisor:  Kathleen Thompson
    Central: Norwood School- Advisor: Kirby Mahoney
    South: Severna Park Elementary

    Regional Middle School Winners:
    North: Ridgely Middle - Advisor: John Ayres
    Central: Easton Middle - Advisor: Ed Keeler
    South: Calvert Middle - Advisor: Trisha Porter

    Regional High School Winners:
    North: Northern Garrett High - Advisor:  Timothy Yoder
    Central: Marriotts Ridge High - Advisor: Sarah Miller
    South: Old Mill High - Advisor: Gillian Ratti



    Regional Middle School Winners:
    North: Ridgely Middle - Advisor: John Ayres
    Central: The Bullis School - Advisor: Julia Kameron
    South: Northern Middle - Advisor: Amanda Price

    Regional High School Winners:
    North: Calvert Hall College High - Advisor:  Brian Rowe
    Central: Howard High - Advisor: Nils Schroder
    South:
    Broadneck High - Advisor: Christina Houstian

    Stock Market Game™ Tie-Ins to Maryland Content Standards

    Sponsors


    For more information, contact:

    Mary Metzler, Director of Student Programs, mmetzler@towson.edu

    Maryland Council on Economic Education
    (410) 704-2137

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