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Technical Problem Solving
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 3:32 pm
by binary010101
Can somebody give me an example of a problem that could be used on a test? Something from a past test would be fine, just so long as I have something to work with.
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: November 24th, 2008, 12:50 pm
by JellyBelly21
There are no past tests, this is a new event.
In other words, I'm just as confused as you. And is it just me, or is all the equipment for this event extremely expensive?
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: November 24th, 2008, 1:04 pm
by smartkid222
I'm confused too, but it's not a new event. And there also two other threads for this event, they are on the lab event section the bottom two, both labeled Tech Trek.
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: November 24th, 2008, 1:20 pm
by JellyBelly21
Oh, really? My bad, I guess it's just new here in Michigan. Anyway, thanks I'll check it out. Although any sample test help would be appreciated.
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: November 24th, 2008, 1:30 pm
by smartkid222
Personaly i had never heard it before, but my coach said that she used to run the event many many years back.
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 5:38 pm
by abbcossni
my coach said she saw a sample of it and its like the questions that are on the ACT or SAT where they give you information in a table or graph or something like that and they give you a question. you just use the information they give you and some prior knowledge to answer the questions, well that's what my coach said.
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: December 8th, 2008, 4:30 am
by Freak of Science
So... gathering and applying information. Great.
It's not even like we know exactly what devices to use... beyond math and practical lab skill, is it even possible to prepare for this event?
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: December 11th, 2008, 3:05 pm
by bkim
The Tech Trek threads both link to a pdf file with the rules, but the link isn't working anymore. Does anyone have a link to the rules?
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: January 6th, 2009, 11:54 am
by Jonny_Jonny94
I would suggest just working on your lab skills like in school for science's. I also tried this
Measur the height of a door by using only a tape measure/meter stick and a protractor
Re: Technical Problem Solving
Posted: January 7th, 2009, 3:48 pm
by binary010101
Jonny_Jonny94 wrote:I would suggest just working on your lab skills like in school for science's. I also tried this
Measur the height of a door by using only a tape measure/meter stick and a protractor
Umm... Hold the meter stick up to the door?