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A program of theTechnology Student Association
Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS)
TEAMS is a one-day engineering competition where students collaborate and apply math and science skills to solve real-world engineering issues
Annual theme based on the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges—the 2016 theme is “Engineering the Tools of Innovation”
Topics are theme-based— the 2016 competition will include optics, space exploration and effective manufacturing
TEAMS
10,000 students competed in TEAMS in 2015
1,200 teams competed in 2015
Students can compete at a local school or at a collegiate host site
Best in State and Best in Nation awards
Top ranking teams in the state may compete at the national TEAMS competition, held at the national TSA conference, for Best in Nation rankings
TEAMS Collegiate Hosts
60 collegiate hosts sites in 2015
Host sites accommodate between 5 and 70 teams
Host sites incorporate information about collegiate opportunities at their school
Host sites may offer “day of” awards to participants
Hosting TEAMS strengthens community relationships
Host Registration
Complete host application and return to TSA Once approved, complete online host record Options
How many teams (8 students each) can your venue accommodate?
Will you host just high school, just middle school, or both levels?
Will you subsidize registration or charge a host fee per team?
Choose a competition date during the TEAMS competition window
February 8th - March 20th
Pre-competition
Identify schools within a 50 mile range as possible participants
Market to: technology teachers
engineering teachers
math teachers
science teachers
counselors
principals
Use TEAMS brochure (electronic and print available)
Competition Day
Sample Schedule
9:30–10:00 am Arrival and welcome
10:15–11:45 am Part 1
11:45 am–12:30 pm Campus tour/activity
12:30–1:15 pm Lunch
1:30–3:00 pm Part 2 and coaches workshop
3:00–3:30 pm Guest/student speakers
3:30–4:00 pm Awards
4:00 pm Dismissal
Post competition
Enter Part 1 scores via online host account
Send Part 2 answer sheets (top sheet) to national TSA for judging
Retain Part 1 and Part 2 (bottom sheet) until the beginning of April
Return Part 1 and Part 2 (bottom sheet) to coaches in early April
Check the TEAMS website for rankings in April
TEAMS Host Opportunity
TEAMS Host Opportunity at the National TSA Conference A complimentary information table during the four hour
“Meet and Greet”
Two complimentary conference registrations for those manning the table
An interest session during the conference
An invitation to judge the TEAMS Best in Nation competitions
Partner Organizations
Contact TEAMS
More information about TEAMS is available on the TEAMS website at http://teams.tsaweb.org
Contact Sandy Honour or Cindy Donahue for more information
[email protected]; [email protected]
Toll free: 888/860-9010
Questions?
Thank you!
teams.tsaweb.org