Technical Problem Solving

Technical Problem Solving involves the gathering and processing of data to solve some sort of mathematical analysis.

Information from Various Competitions
At the Los Angeles Regional competition, all problems were physics-based and very difficult. Calculus and extensive knowledge of formulae were both required. True to the event's name, problem-solving ability was vital. One of the problems was a proof-type problem.

At the Cypress Falls Invitational in Texas, all problems involved measurement and basic formulae, such as area of a prism.

The 2010 national tournament featured various stations including calculating the periods of pendulums, measuring the volume of a 5-pointed foam star, measuring the volume of a block of wood with a hole drilled out of it, and calculating the acceleration of a ball bearing.

Practice is vital for this event. Make tests for one another, and remember imagination and creativity is a great asset for one to have on these tests! Keep calm and think carefully!