Try-Math-A-Lon

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Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) is a tutoring program meant to foster good study habits for minority students, help prepare for standardized test exams such as the ACT and SAT, and promote competition and good sportsmanship.

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Program Overview

The TMAL competition is held between teams composed of high school students in grades 9-12. The purpose of the competition is to help groom TMAL team members for success in STEM courses and prepare them for standardized SAT/ACT testing.

TMAL consists of three components:

  1. Regional Conference Competitions1.
  2. Performance Assessment Test (PAT)2.
  3. National Convention Quiz Bowl

The TMAL rules should be used to guide TMAL coaches/advisors in preparation for the three components of the program. TMAL coaches/advisors are encouraged to prepare their teams as early as possible and share TMAL preparatory materials with other math, science, or technology professionals who may be able to assist TMAL teams with competition preparation. TMAL coaching can begin as early as the start of the school year through March of the next year.

  • Each team will consist of four students and one mandatory alternate.
  • Teams can be a combination of students in grades 9 – 10 for Lower Division and grades 11 – 12 for Upper Division.
  • Teams must be composed of active NSBE Jr. members.
  • TMAL teams can consist of students from the same grade level (e.g., four seniors or four sophomores).
  • Required attendance at the 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL.
  • Chapter advisor and team coaches must provide a satisfactory NSBE background check by applying here.

Critical Program Dates

TBA

Fall Regional Conference Competitions

FRC registration information will be shared separately.

Nov
11
2025

Performance Assessment Test (PAT)

Pre-PAT results are due November 11, 2024.

Official PAT results are due  January 17, 2025

Mar
5-9
2024

National Competition Quiz Bowl

Register your teams for National Competition Quiz Bowl at Annual Convention no later than December, 27, 2024. 

Please register for TMAL at Annual Convention no later than January 3, 2025 if you plan on competing in the TMAL Competition from March 5-9, 2025 in Chicago, IL. 

Confirmation of participation will be sent by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Competition held at NSBE’s 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL.

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Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
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Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
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Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
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Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.