A Primer For Mathematics Competitions

Author : Alexander Zawaira,Gavin Hitchcock
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-31
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780191561702

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A Primer for Mathematics Competitions by Alexander Zawaira,Gavin Hitchcock Pdf

The importance of mathematics competitions has been widely recognised for three reasons: they help to develop imaginative capacity and thinking skills whose value far transcends mathematics; they constitute the most effective way of discovering and nurturing mathematical talent; and they provide a means to combat the prevalent false image of mathematics held by high school students, as either a fearsomely difficult or a dull and uncreative subject. This book provides a comprehensive training resource for competitions from local and provincial to national Olympiad level, containing hundreds of diagrams, and graced by many light-hearted cartoons. It features a large collection of what mathematicians call "beautiful" problems - non-routine, provocative, fascinating, and challenging problems, often with elegant solutions. It features careful, systematic exposition of a selection of the most important topics encountered in mathematics competitions, assuming little prior knowledge. Geometry, trigonometry, mathematical induction, inequalities, Diophantine equations, number theory, sequences and series, the binomial theorem, and combinatorics - are all developed in a gentle but lively manner, liberally illustrated with examples, and consistently motivated by attractive "appetiser" problems, whose solution appears after the relevant theory has been expounded. Each chapter is presented as a "toolchest" of instruments designed for cracking the problems collected at the end of the chapter. Other topics, such as algebra, co-ordinate geometry, functional equations and probability, are introduced and elucidated in the posing and solving of the large collection of miscellaneous problems in the final toolchest. An unusual feature of this book is the attention paid throughout to the history of mathematics - the origins of the ideas, the terminology and some of the problems, and the celebration of mathematics as a multicultural, cooperative human achievement. As a bonus the aspiring "mathlete" may encounter, in the most enjoyable way possible, many of the topics that form the core of the standard school curriculum.

Author : Liong-shin Hahn
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0826335349

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New Mexico Mathematics Contest Problem Book by Liong-shin Hahn Pdf

The New Mexico Mathematics Contest for high-school students has been held annually since 1966. Each November, thousands of middle- and high-school students from all over New Mexico converge to battle with elementary but tricky math problems. The 200 highest-scoring students meet for the second round the following February at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where they listen to a prominent mathematician give a keynote lecture, have lunch, and then get down to round two, an even more challenging set of mathematical mind-twisters. Liong-shin Hahn was charged with the task of creating a new set of problems each year for the New Mexico Mathematics Contest, 1990-1999. In this volume, Hahn has collected the 138 best problems to appear in these contests over the last decades. They range from the simple to the highly challenging--none are trivial. The solutions contain many clever analyses and often display uncommon ingenuity. His questions are always interesting and relevant to teenage contestants. Young people training for competitions will not only learn a great deal of useful mathematics from this book but, and this is much more important, they will take a step toward learning to love mathematics.

Author : J. Douglas Faires
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781470451264

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First Steps for Math Olympians: Using the American Mathematics Competitions by J. Douglas Faires Pdf

Any high school student preparing for the American Mathematics Competitions should get their hands on a copy of this book! A major aspect of mathematical training and its benefit to society is the ability to use logic to solve problems. The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) have been given for more than fifty years to millions of high school students. This book considers the basic ideas behind the solutions to the majority of these problems, and presents examples and exercises from past exams to illustrate the concepts. Anyone taking the AMC exams or helping students prepare for them will find many useful ideas here. But people generally interested in logical problem solving should also find the problems and their solutions interesting. This book will promote interest in mathematics by providing students with the tools to attack problems that occur on mathematical problem-solving exams, and specifically to level the playing field for those who do not have access to the enrichment programs that are common at the top academic high schools. The book can be used either for self-study or to give people who want to help students prepare for mathematics exams easy access to topic-oriented material and samples of problems based on that material. This is useful for teachers who want to hold special sessions for students, but it is equally valuable for parents who have children with mathematical interest and ability. As students' problem solving abilities improve, they will be able to comprehend more difficult concepts requiring greater mathematical ingenuity. They will be taking their first steps towards becoming math Olympians!

Author : Zachary M. Boazman
Publisher : Zachary Boazman
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-27
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Concepts in Competitive Mathematics by Zachary M. Boazman Pdf

This short reference book contains fundamental concepts crucial to solving math competition problems such as those found on the Mathematical Association of America's AMC 10, AMC 12, and AIME, as well as those found in local or regional competitions. Full of formulas as well as examples and solutions, this book shows how specific problems can be best solved in order to succeed in math competitions. Content is organized by mathematical topic and has been selected for its diversity. Topics include Number Theory, Combinatorics, Probability, Statistics, Sequences and Series, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Coordinate Mathematics. The book even contains a section containing the author's own tips from past experience in math competitions. All in all, this is a must buy for math competition participants and teachers alike. Contains: Nine Chapters, Table of Contents, Index.

Author : Jason Batteron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1934124206

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Competition Math for Middle School by Jason Batteron Pdf

Author : Edward J. Barbeau
Publisher : Springer
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-13
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783319281063

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University of Toronto Mathematics Competition (2001–2015) by Edward J. Barbeau Pdf

This text records the problems given for the first 15 annual undergraduate mathematics competitions, held in March each year since 2001 at the University of Toronto. Problems cover areas of single-variable differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, advanced algebra, analytic geometry, combinatorics, basic group theory, and number theory. The problems of the competitions are given in chronological order as presented to the students. The solutions appear in subsequent chapters according to subject matter. Appendices recall some background material and list the names of students who did well. The University of Toronto Undergraduate Competition was founded to provide additional competition experience for undergraduates preparing for the Putnam competition, and is particularly useful for the freshman or sophomore undergraduate. Lecturers, instructors, and coaches for mathematics competitions will find this presentation useful. Many of the problems are of intermediate difficulty and relate to the first two years of the undergraduate curriculum. The problems presented may be particularly useful for regular class assignments. Moreover, this text contains problems that lie outside the regular syllabus and may interest students who are eager to learn beyond the classroom.

Author : V Krishnamurthy,C R Pranesachar
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8122409806

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Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics by V Krishnamurthy,C R Pranesachar Pdf

Challenge And Thrill Of Pre-College Mathematics Is An Unusual Enrichment Text For Mathematics Of Classes 9, 10, 11 And 12 For Use By Students And Teachers Who Are Not Content With The Average Level That Routine Text Dare Not Transcend In View Of Their Mass Clientele. It Covers Geometry, Algebra And Trigonometry Plus A Little Of Combinatorics. Number Theory And Probability. It Is Written Specifically For The Top Half Whose Ambition Is To Excel And Rise To The Peak Without Finding The Journey A Forced Uphill Task.The Undercurrent Of The Book Is To Motivate The Student To Enjoy The Pleasures Of A Mathematical Pursuit And Of Problem Solving. More Than 300 Worked Out Problems (Several Of Them From National And International Olympiads) Share With The Student The Strategy, The Excitement, Motivation, Modeling, Manipulation, Abstraction, Notation And Ingenuity That Together Make Mathematics. This Would Be The Starting Point For The Student, Of A Life-Long Friendship With A Sound Mathematical Way Of Thinking.There Are Two Reasons Why The Book Should Be In The Hands Of Every School Or College Student, (Whether He Belongs To A Mathematics Stream Or Not) One, If He Likes Mathematics And, Two, If He Does Not Like Mathematics- The Former, So That The Cramped Robot-Type Treatment In The Classroom Does Not Make Him Into The Latter; And The Latter So That By The Time He Is Halfway Through The Book, He Will Invite Himself Into The Former.

Author : Hans Petter Langtangen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 942 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783662498873

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A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python by Hans Petter Langtangen Pdf

The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches "Matlab-style" and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High school mathematics is a required background and it is advantageous to study classical and numerical one-variable calculus in parallel with reading this book. Besides learning how to program computers, the reader will also learn how to solve mathematical problems, arising in various branches of science and engineering, with the aid of numerical methods and programming. By blending programming, mathematics and scientific applications, the book lays a solid foundation for practicing computational science. From the reviews: Langtangen ... does an excellent job of introducing programming as a set of skills in problem solving. He guides the reader into thinking properly about producing program logic and data structures for modeling real-world problems using objects and functions and embracing the object-oriented paradigm. ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. F. H. Wild III, Choice, Vol. 47 (8), April 2010 Those of us who have learned scientific programming in Python ‘on the streets’ could be a little jealous of students who have the opportunity to take a course out of Langtangen’s Primer.” John D. Cook, The Mathematical Association of America, September 2011 This book goes through Python in particular, and programming in general, via tasks that scientists will likely perform. It contains valuable information for students new to scientific computing and would be the perfect bridge between an introduction to programming and an advanced course on numerical methods or computational science. Alex Small, IEEE, CiSE Vol. 14 (2), March /April 2012 “This fourth edition is a wonderful, inclusive textbook that covers pretty much everything one needs to know to go from zero to fairly sophisticated scientific programming in Python...” Joan Horvath, Computing Reviews, March 2015

Author : Soumendra Mandal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1980714444

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Advanced Math for Middle Schoolers by Soumendra Mandal Pdf

That you are looking at this book is a proof that inside you is working a math genius who dreads at the thought of doing tons of repetitions of the same problem with just numbers changed - You are looking at the right book!This book presents 109 problems categorized into 7 chapters, each chapter corresponding to a major topic. These problems can be solved using the fundamental concepts learned in the middle school.

Author : George Polya,Jeremy Kilpatrick
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486318325

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The Stanford Mathematics Problem Book by George Polya,Jeremy Kilpatrick Pdf

Based on Stanford University's well-known competitive exam, this excellent mathematics workbook offers students at both high school and college levels a complete set of problems, hints, and solutions. 1974 edition.

Author : Benson Farb,Dan Margalit
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780691147949

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A Primer on Mapping Class Groups by Benson Farb,Dan Margalit Pdf

The study of the mapping class group Mod(S) is a classical topic that is experiencing a renaissance. It lies at the juncture of geometry, topology, and group theory. This book explains as many important theorems, examples, and techniques as possible, quickly and directly, while at the same time giving full details and keeping the text nearly self-contained. The book is suitable for graduate students. A Primer on Mapping Class Groups begins by explaining the main group-theoretical properties of Mod(S), from finite generation by Dehn twists and low-dimensional homology to the Dehn-Nielsen-Baer theorem. Along the way, central objects and tools are introduced, such as the Birman exact sequence, the complex of curves, the braid group, the symplectic representation, and the Torelli group. The book then introduces Teichmüller space and its geometry, and uses the action of Mod(S) on it to prove the Nielsen-Thurston classification of surface homeomorphisms. Topics include the topology of the moduli space of Riemann surfaces, the connection with surface bundles, pseudo-Anosov theory, and Thurston's approach to the classification.

Author : Evan Chen
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781470466206

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Euclidean Geometry in Mathematical Olympiads by Evan Chen Pdf

This is a challenging problem-solving book in Euclidean geometry, assuming nothing of the reader other than a good deal of courage. Topics covered included cyclic quadrilaterals, power of a point, homothety, triangle centers; along the way the reader will meet such classical gems as the nine-point circle, the Simson line, the symmedian and the mixtilinear incircle, as well as the theorems of Euler, Ceva, Menelaus, and Pascal. Another part is dedicated to the use of complex numbers and barycentric coordinates, granting the reader both a traditional and computational viewpoint of the material. The final part consists of some more advanced topics, such as inversion in the plane, the cross ratio and projective transformations, and the theory of the complete quadrilateral. The exposition is friendly and relaxed, and accompanied by over 300 beautifully drawn figures. The emphasis of this book is placed squarely on the problems. Each chapter contains carefully chosen worked examples, which explain not only the solutions to the problems but also describe in close detail how one would invent the solution to begin with. The text contains a selection of 300 practice problems of varying difficulty from contests around the world, with extensive hints and selected solutions. This book is especially suitable for students preparing for national or international mathematical olympiads or for teachers looking for a text for an honor class.

Author : Andrew Chiang-Fung Liu
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780883858301

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The Alberta High School Math Competitions 1957-2006 by Andrew Chiang-Fung Liu Pdf

Presents the problems and answers for the first 50 years of the Alberta High School Mathematics Competition, up to 2005-2006. Full solutions are provided to those from the Modern period, often supplemented with multiple solutions or additional commentaries.

Author : Titu Andreescu,Bogdan Enescu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780817682538

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Mathematical Olympiad Treasures by Titu Andreescu,Bogdan Enescu Pdf

Mathematical Olympiad Treasures aims at building a bridge between ordinary high school exercises and more sophisticated, intricate and abstract concepts in undergraduate mathematics. The book contains a stimulating collection of problems in the subjects of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, number theory and combinatorics. While it may be considered a sequel to "Mathematical Olympiad Challenges," the focus is on engaging a wider audience to apply techniques and strategies to real-world problems. Throughout the book students are encouraged to express their ideas, conjectures, and conclusions in writing. The goal is to help readers develop a host of new mathematical tools that will be useful beyond the classroom and in a number of disciplines.

Author : J. Douglas Faires
Publisher : MAA
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-12-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 088385824X

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First Steps for Math Olympians by J. Douglas Faires Pdf

A major aspect of mathematical training and its benefit to society is the ability to use logic to solve problems. The American Mathematics Competitions have been given for more than fifty years to millions of students. This book considers the basic ideas behind the solutions to the majority of these problems, and presents examples and exercises from past exams to illustrate the concepts. Anyone preparing for the Mathematical Olympiads will find many useful ideas here, but people generally interested in logical problem solving should also find the problems and their solutions stimulating. The book can be used either for self-study or as topic-oriented material and samples of problems for practice exams. Useful reading for anyone who enjoys solving mathematical problems, and equally valuable for educators or parents who have children with mathematical interest and ability.