About
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:
- Regional Conference Competitions1.
- Performance Assessment Test (PAT)2.
- 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.
Registration
- 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 Dates
- Will Be Shared Shortly
Fall Regional Conference Competitions
FRC registration information will be shared separately.
- November 11, 2024
Performance Assessment Test (PAT)
Pre-PAT results are due November 11, 2024.
Official PAT results are due January 17, 2025 - March 5 - March 9, 2025
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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The membership fee is $5 annually. There may be additional chapter and regional dues you have to pay to be considered a fully active member.
If you have any questions, please contact NSBE's Membership and Registration team at membership@nsbe.org.