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Practice for TSA

TSA judges want the constraint you designed around, the test you ran, and a path that still works if the live piece breaks. SpeakNow times that explanation and pushes on the why.

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  1. 01

    Strategy before hardware

    What the event rewards, then how the work does that. A parts list is not a pitch.

  2. 02

    Proof over polish

    A documented test beats a pretty slide. Point at the evidence.

  3. 03

    A 20-second path that cannot fail

    If the live piece breaks, narrate what it was supposed to do without restarting the whole talk.

  4. 04

    Name safety and standards

    If the event cares about documentation or specs, say those words. Silent compliance does not score.

HOW IT IS SCORED

What the panel is listening for

Starter weights for this format. Paste the real sheet if you have it.

Design decision30

Why this approach, under what constraint.

Evidence and tests25

What you measured, built, or documented.

Demo path25

A working slice, or a backup narration that still teaches.

Standards and time20

Safety, specs, documentation, and a finish inside the clock.

BEFORE YOU STAND UP

What to do in the next sitting

QUESTIONS

About TSA practice

How do I practice a TSA presentation?

Explain the constraint, the choice, and the proof out loud on a five-minute clock. SpeakNow asks why-this-design questions and scores a starter sheet you can replace with your event rubric.

Is SpeakNow affiliated with TSA?

No. SpeakNow is not affiliated with the Technology Student Association.

SpeakNow is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Technology Student Association. This is independent practice for the format. AI feedback is practice guidance, not an official grade.

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