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Analyzing Microsoft, Tesla and Apache Stock

(*)(*)(*)(*)( ) ( 3.7, 78 students)
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  • Price per Classroom$2.00
  • Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Topics Investment
  • Duration 20 Minutes
  • Auto Scored? Yes
  • Teacher Evaluation Needed? No

Activity Description

Students will be presented with both graphical and tabular data depicting the share prices of three companies - Tesla, Microsoft, and Apache Corporation over a span of ten years (2013 - 2023). Through critical analysis and review questions, students will explore essential aspects of stock market investing.

They will learn the importance of choosing the right stocks for investment and how to make informed decisions regarding market buy and sell timings.

This exercise encourages students to apply their analytical skills and financial literacy to assess investment opportunities. It equips them with valuable knowledge to navigate the world of investing, fostering financial literacy and the ability to make informed investment decisions for their future financial well-being.

Learning Objective

In this worksheet activity, students will analyze the share price changes of Microsoft, Tesla and Apache Corporation from the year 2013 to 2023. Students will answer some questions by doing data analysis, currents will also measure the potential benefits they would have received by investing in each of these shares at different periods.

Teacher Tips

Included with the activity, you can view the tips to clarify student's doubts or to evaluate answers (for a teacher scored worksheet).
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  • Price per Classroom$2.00
  • Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Topics Investment
  • Duration 20 Minutes
  • Auto Scored? Yes
  • Teacher Evaluation Needed? No

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