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2009
Investment Contest Rules
1. The 2009 Investment Contest is an extra credit project for students taking Business. To compete, investing groups must officially register with the contest judge, Mr Evans. Winning teams will win a variety of prizes.
2. The contest will begin on September 28 as the earliest time a group may register. The competition begins on October 1 and will close December 10. Winners will be certified and announced by December 15.
3. Teams must register by submitting a formal, printed letter to Mr Evans. The letter must state the name of the team, the members of the team, as well as a short description of their investment goals. Teams must be between 2-6 members. Once accepted, each team will be issued a “Corporate Certificate” by the judge. Teams may register as early as September 28. The final date teams may register to compete is October 15.
4. Teams will be given an imaginary “Investment Account” beginning at $100,000 (USD). Each team may make investment choices once each week. Investments can be made in any investment vehicle that is easily bought and sold on a world marketplace, and have their prices and results tracked on one of the following financial websites: Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg.com, The Motley Fool, scottrade.com. Other websites may be used, provided they have been approved by Mr Evans. Investments can be in the stock, bonds or debentures of companies, debentures from governments, or investments in other investment vehicles such as commodities (gold, corn, oil).
5. To make an investment, teams will fill out an “Investment Order” to buy or sell their investment. The investment order will be on a form provided by Mr Evans. Information required will be: Name of Investment – Web/Market site where the investment price is tracked (Yahoo Finance, etc), amount in dollars or shares/units the team wants to buy. Investment orders must be turned in on the last day of each week (Normally Friday, except for holidays). The sale or purchase of investments will be made at the CLOSING price of the next business day (normally Monday, except for holidays). Note: The information on the Investment order must be detailed enough to complete the order. For example, if a company issues three types of stock (one ordinary and two preferred shares) the team must clearly designate which type of share they are buying. This can normally be done by listing the Market Code for that particular investment (easily found on the approved web sites).
6. Any money not invested by the team will be considered invested in a Money Market Fund, paying 1.5% APR on a weekly basis.
7. Mr Evans will track the results of teams investments on a weekly basis and will post the week-to-week results in the classroom #40.
8. PRIZES: There will be a number of prizes for the competitors of this contest. 100 Extra Credit Points will be distributed to the top performing teams. The distribution of the points will be based on the total number of teams and students participating. The exact formula to winning extra credit will be posted after October 15 when team entries are finished. A Private Pizza Party will be held for the top teams, details will be provided in December. All team members will receive official certificates showing their completion of the contest. There will also be prizes for best individual investment by a team, worst investment team, as well as others.
9. Mr Evans is the sole judge of this contest. His judgment is final on all matters.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Research Questions Report
The Research Question Report is part of the process for completing the 6to Curso Business Research project. It is due 15 June 2009. The good news is we have been working on these areas for the last few weeks, so if you have been doing your work it should be a small job to complete this. If, however you have not been keeping up with your assignments, this may be a very difficult thing to do.
The requirements are as follows:
1) Proper heading with student name, course and date.
The following areas should have their own title within the report:
2) Research Question
3) Summary List of each individual interview, questionnaire, survey and other primary research you plan to conduct for your Research Project
4) Detailed explanation of each individual action. As a minimum:
a. Type of action (survey, interview, etc) with details of with who, and where, when and how activity will be accomplished.
b. A list of Research Goals for each activity (what information you hope/plan to develop during activity)
c. A list of all resources you need to complete the activity (ie letter from school, questionnaire sheets, etc)
d. A complete list of all questions you plan to use during the activity.
In addition, attached to the report will be all of the following:
5) For surveys, a copy of the form you plan to use to gather information will be attached to the report.
6) For questionnaires, a copy of the questionnaire will be attached to the report.
7) An updated Research Project Proposal.
8) An updated Action Plan for your Research Project.
Other things to keep in consideration as you prepare this document:
9) This is a formal document and will be printed/typed using formal Business English.
The Questions Report will be graded using the following Rubric:
Area Points Earned
Correct Format 0-10 pts
Document Shows Understanding of Business Theory. 0-30 pts
Action Plan is Updated and Accurate 0-10 pts
Research Project Proposal is Updated 0-15 pts
Activity Questions and documents are suitable 0-25 pts
Correct use of Formal Business English 0-10 pts
Total Points Possible 100
Good luck everybody!
The requirements are as follows:
1) Proper heading with student name, course and date.
The following areas should have their own title within the report:
2) Research Question
3) Summary List of each individual interview, questionnaire, survey and other primary research you plan to conduct for your Research Project
4) Detailed explanation of each individual action. As a minimum:
a. Type of action (survey, interview, etc) with details of with who, and where, when and how activity will be accomplished.
b. A list of Research Goals for each activity (what information you hope/plan to develop during activity)
c. A list of all resources you need to complete the activity (ie letter from school, questionnaire sheets, etc)
d. A complete list of all questions you plan to use during the activity.
In addition, attached to the report will be all of the following:
5) For surveys, a copy of the form you plan to use to gather information will be attached to the report.
6) For questionnaires, a copy of the questionnaire will be attached to the report.
7) An updated Research Project Proposal.
8) An updated Action Plan for your Research Project.
Other things to keep in consideration as you prepare this document:
9) This is a formal document and will be printed/typed using formal Business English.
The Questions Report will be graded using the following Rubric:
Area Points Earned
Correct Format 0-10 pts
Document Shows Understanding of Business Theory. 0-30 pts
Action Plan is Updated and Accurate 0-10 pts
Research Project Proposal is Updated 0-15 pts
Activity Questions and documents are suitable 0-25 pts
Correct use of Formal Business English 0-10 pts
Total Points Possible 100
Good luck everybody!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Back to school
May 25 and we are back from vacation! Remember- Group Research project proposals are due Monday. Congratulations! You had an extra week to work on them!
This week we will do some review and take our Bimestre tests, while getting started looking towards our 2d Bimestre projects. it should be a crazy week!
This week we will do some review and take our Bimestre tests, while getting started looking towards our 2d Bimestre projects. it should be a crazy week!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Grade Reminders
Tuesday I will be sending academic notifications to parents who have promedios below 68. If you have not turned in any assignments, you must have them turned in by Monday to have a chance for them to be counted.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Research Question
Monday the research Question is due.
Unfortunately, several people didn't turn in their notebooks this last Friday. That is going to put them behind very early for this year. It is very important that everybody keep up with their work. If you fall behind this early, it will be a very difficult year!
Unfortunately, several people didn't turn in their notebooks this last Friday. That is going to put them behind very early for this year. It is very important that everybody keep up with their work. If you fall behind this early, it will be a very difficult year!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Notebooks and Research Questions
Remember - all notebooks must be turned in on Friday (no exceptions - cannot be turned in late)
Also, Research Questions must be turned in by Monday, 20 April!
Also, Research Questions must be turned in by Monday, 20 April!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Starting Market Research
I hope everybody enjoyed their Semana Santa fiesta!
This is going to be a very busy week. Our Monday class in business will be shortened because of a momento civico, but your internship report papers are still due.
We will begin working on Workforce Theory this week - make sure you bring your text book, notebook and IB case study to class every day.
This is going to be a very busy week. Our Monday class in business will be shortened because of a momento civico, but your internship report papers are still due.
We will begin working on Workforce Theory this week - make sure you bring your text book, notebook and IB case study to class every day.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Semana Santa! Happy Fiesta!
To all of my wonderful students - Enjoy Semana Santa!
Just two weeks into our new school year and we are faced with a big, 4-day holiday weekend. Most of you will probably head for the beach, but no matter where you go, have a great time. But remember, your internship report paper is still due Monday!
Also, Monday will be a partial day because of Dia del Maestro (Teacher Day - another holiday? I loooove this place) - but even if our scheduled class is not held that day the papers still need to be turned in.
Have a wonderful time!
Just two weeks into our new school year and we are faced with a big, 4-day holiday weekend. Most of you will probably head for the beach, but no matter where you go, have a great time. But remember, your internship report paper is still due Monday!
Also, Monday will be a partial day because of Dia del Maestro (Teacher Day - another holiday? I loooove this place) - but even if our scheduled class is not held that day the papers still need to be turned in.
Have a wonderful time!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
First Paper - Internship Report
Welcome to the new course. Although you do not actually get your books for a few more days, you have your first assignment. You will write a paper about your internship experience while working at a business during the school vacation.
NOTE: This paper must follow the Paper Writing Guidelines.
It must be typed or printed off a printer.
Your assignment is to write a paper that discusses the following questions DUE 13 APRIL 2009
Name and profile the company you worked for. What does it do and how does it do it?
Who was your supervisor, and what departments did you work for, including their functions.
What were your duties and responsibilities while working at the company?
What was your greatest accomplishment during your internship?
What was your greatest mistake during your internship?
Explain one thing that you and the company did very well together.
Explain one thing that you and the company had working together.
What do you think is the company’s greatest strength? Why?
What do you think is the company’s greatest problem? Describe the problem in detail.
Explain the factors that you saw that might have helped cause the problem.
What do you think were the two greatest lessons you learned during your intern experience?
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NOTE: This paper must follow the Paper Writing Guidelines.
It must be typed or printed off a printer.
Your assignment is to write a paper that discusses the following questions DUE 13 APRIL 2009
Name and profile the company you worked for. What does it do and how does it do it?
Who was your supervisor, and what departments did you work for, including their functions.
What were your duties and responsibilities while working at the company?
What was your greatest accomplishment during your internship?
What was your greatest mistake during your internship?
Explain one thing that you and the company did very well together.
Explain one thing that you and the company had working together.
What do you think is the company’s greatest strength? Why?
What do you think is the company’s greatest problem? Describe the problem in detail.
Explain the factors that you saw that might have helped cause the problem.
What do you think were the two greatest lessons you learned during your intern experience?
.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
PAPER WRITING GUIDELINES
All papers written for this course must adhere to the following guidelines:
Formal Business English - No "street" or "slang" unless needed to describe customers views. No contractions (I'm, can't, won't, etc)
In general, assignments made with a due date of less than one week can be written by hand in pencil or dark blue/black ink. Any assignments with a due date of one week or more will always be typewritten or printed off a printer. NO EXCEPTIONS.
In business, documents are expected to be neat and professional. Papers that have poor printing, writing, smudges, stains or the paper has been mishandled, may lose points for unprofessional presentation.
Printed papers must be in either Times New Roman 12-point or Courier - 10 Point. NO EXCEPTIONS.
As a general rule - business information documents are informational only. They should be presented simply with the emphasis on the information.
Asa general rule - marketing and sales documents also need to be interesting, so use of color and illustrations are important to such documents.
All papers must have in their top left or right corner of the first page the following information:
NAME OF STUDENT
COURSE AND CLASS
NAME OF ASSIGNMENT
DATE TURNED IN
For example:
LUIS TULLANGIA
6to Curso Business
SAMPLE PAPER
25 May 2009
Papers with more than one page should be attached to each other (stapled or paper clip)and the pages following the first page should have the student's name and assignment name written at the top of the paper.
Formal Business English - No "street" or "slang" unless needed to describe customers views. No contractions (I'm, can't, won't, etc)
In general, assignments made with a due date of less than one week can be written by hand in pencil or dark blue/black ink. Any assignments with a due date of one week or more will always be typewritten or printed off a printer. NO EXCEPTIONS.
In business, documents are expected to be neat and professional. Papers that have poor printing, writing, smudges, stains or the paper has been mishandled, may lose points for unprofessional presentation.
Printed papers must be in either Times New Roman 12-point or Courier - 10 Point. NO EXCEPTIONS.
As a general rule - business information documents are informational only. They should be presented simply with the emphasis on the information.
Asa general rule - marketing and sales documents also need to be interesting, so use of color and illustrations are important to such documents.
All papers must have in their top left or right corner of the first page the following information:
NAME OF STUDENT
COURSE AND CLASS
NAME OF ASSIGNMENT
DATE TURNED IN
For example:
LUIS TULLANGIA
6to Curso Business
SAMPLE PAPER
25 May 2009
Papers with more than one page should be attached to each other (stapled or paper clip)and the pages following the first page should have the student's name and assignment name written at the top of the paper.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
A Brief Look at Business
The IBO Business and Management syllabus is a critical study of the ways in which individuals and groups interact in a dynamic business environment. Many areas of Business will be studied in the coming years but here we will examine how business decision are made and how these decisions relate to the internal and external environments, the international dimension and through citizenship.
The IB course as provided at Colegio Americano is of two years in duration – it follows the High Level (HL) program of the International Baccalaureate Organization for a total of 240 hours of total classroom instruction. Throughout the two years the students have the opportunity to study and research issues facing an organization(s), and analyze the decisions made by them. As students in Sexto Curso, you are in the final year of your journey!
The syllabus consists of six compulsory modules and a research project. During this year, all members of this course will get the opportunity to study:
a. Introduction to Organizations
Organizational & ethical objectives
b. Marketing
Market research
c. Human Resource Management
Human resource planning
Organizational structure and culture
Motivation and leadership
d. Accounting and Finance
Sources of finance
Investment appraisal
Budgets and cash flow
Final accounts and ratio analysis
For those students who wish to earn an HL Diploma from IBO in business they will have additional requirements: Students will be both internally and externally assessed at the end of the course. External assessments will be carried out in the following manner:
· Paper 1 will be based on a pre-released case study applicable to both Higher and Standard level students.
· Paper 2 is based on data response questions related to the 4/6 modules that would have been studied during the course.
Also, all students will complete a research project that will be internally assessed by the class teacher. For diploma candidates, the IBO will also externally moderate this research project. All students then have a requirement to present their research project and results to a board of faculty. Students must pass this board in order to earn a graduation diploma from Colegio Americano.
It is the final year of a demanding course. it will take a great deal of work from both myself and all of the students to complete everything we must. However, the rewards of working hard are high. I look forward to the new year with all of the students and their parents!
The IB course as provided at Colegio Americano is of two years in duration – it follows the High Level (HL) program of the International Baccalaureate Organization for a total of 240 hours of total classroom instruction. Throughout the two years the students have the opportunity to study and research issues facing an organization(s), and analyze the decisions made by them. As students in Sexto Curso, you are in the final year of your journey!
The syllabus consists of six compulsory modules and a research project. During this year, all members of this course will get the opportunity to study:
a. Introduction to Organizations
Organizational & ethical objectives
b. Marketing
Market research
c. Human Resource Management
Human resource planning
Organizational structure and culture
Motivation and leadership
d. Accounting and Finance
Sources of finance
Investment appraisal
Budgets and cash flow
Final accounts and ratio analysis
For those students who wish to earn an HL Diploma from IBO in business they will have additional requirements: Students will be both internally and externally assessed at the end of the course. External assessments will be carried out in the following manner:
· Paper 1 will be based on a pre-released case study applicable to both Higher and Standard level students.
· Paper 2 is based on data response questions related to the 4/6 modules that would have been studied during the course.
Also, all students will complete a research project that will be internally assessed by the class teacher. For diploma candidates, the IBO will also externally moderate this research project. All students then have a requirement to present their research project and results to a board of faculty. Students must pass this board in order to earn a graduation diploma from Colegio Americano.
It is the final year of a demanding course. it will take a great deal of work from both myself and all of the students to complete everything we must. However, the rewards of working hard are high. I look forward to the new year with all of the students and their parents!
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