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Investing & Simulator Fundamentals
Learn the basics of investing and how a stock market simulator works — clear starting points for students and anyone new to the market.
Everyone starts somewhere. This hub covers the fundamentals: how investing actually works, what to think about before placing a trade or building a portfolio, and the difference between things like ETFs and mutual funds. It's the on-ramp for students (and curious beginners) learning to invest with a risk-free simulator.
How a Financial-Literacy AI Tutor Helps Students Learn to Invest
Real analysts learn by asking someone at the next desk. Rapunzl AI gives students that same on-demand tutor, with guardrails built for the classroom.
Econ Mini-Games for the Classroom: Run the Fed & Rate the Loan
Two economics classroom games for high school: Run the Fed and Rate the Loan let students set rates, price risk, and do what the professionals do.
How to Compare Stock Performance With Students (Percent Return, Not Price)
Share price tells you nothing about performance. Teach students to compare stocks like pros do: percent return from the same starting line.
How to Use a Stock Market Simulator in the Classroom
How to use a stock market simulator in the classroom: setup, lesson ideas, grading, and pitfalls to avoid. A practical guide for high school teachers.
The Best Stock Market Simulators for High School in 2026
The best stock market simulators for high school in 2026, compared: live vs. delayed data, crypto, curriculum, and classroom fit. A teacher's guide.
