Aptitude, Mathematics

TEAMS is a one-day national competition that gives high-school and middle-school students an opportunity to discover engineering and apply knowledge. Students work together to solve real-world engineering problems applying their math and science skills.

• Exciting, theme-based academic competition
• Real-world applications of math and science
• A two part competition, including multiple choice and short answer essay questions
• High school and middle-school competitions
• Each team may consist of 4 to 8 students
• Multiple teams from one school allowed
• Potential to advance to National Competition

Competition:

Overview:

• Essay – Each team researches and writes an in-depth essay which is submitted electronically prior to their competition date.
• Multiple Choice – Teams solve multiple choice questions focused on engineering scenarios related to the annual competition theme.
• Design/Build – Using designated materials, teams complete a hands-on design challenge related to the annual competition theme. A materials list is posted in the TEAMS Coach online account. All team members participate in the Design/Build.

Levels:

• High school level (9/10 & 11/12):
  Part 1: 80 multiple-choice questions (90 minutes)
  Part 2: Hands-on component (75 minutes)
• Middle school:
  Part 1: 40 multiple-choice questions (60 minutes)
  Part 2: Hands-on component (75 minutes)

Scenario topics:

• Geothermal Energy
• Water Treatment*
• Smart Cars*
• Biomimetic Fluid Dynamics
• Self-Contained Ecosystems*
• Home Energy Use*
• Subways and Solar Power
• Global Climate Change

(* Middle school scenario topics are identified above with an ‘*’.)
Summary scenarios which are shortened descriptions of the competition scenarios are available in the online TEAMS coach resources after registration is complete.