In case you missed it, NGPF Teacher Tip videos are getting an update! This week, we spotlight the activity COMPARE: Types of Investment Funds. This activity has students compare mutual funds, index funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and target date funds (TDFs) through student-led instruction. Students will conduct research on these funds and present their findings to the class. 

In this Teacher Tip video, Amanda Volz will guide you through the activity and provide tips on how you can successfully implement this activity in your classroom 

What are Teacher Tip videos? 

Teacher Tip videos are short videos exploring a range of NGPF activities through the eyes of veteran personal finance teacher and NGPF super user, Amanda Volz. Teacher Tip videos are designed to guide teachers through the activity and offer tips, tricks, and ideas for implementing the activity in the classroom. 

Where can I find Teacher Tip videos? 

Teacher Tip video can be found in two places: 

1. Linked at the top of the activity document. Note: not all NGPF activities have a Teacher Tip video. 
2. In the Teacher Tip Videos section of the NGPF Video Library. 

Read more about the Teacher Tip Videos (Re)Launch.

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.