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A Friendly Mathematics Competition

Author : Rick Gillman
Publisher : American Mathematical Society
ISBN 13 : 147047414X
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book A Friendly Mathematics Competition written by Rick Gillman and published by American Mathematical Society. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Friendly Mathematics Competition tells the story of the Indiana College Mathematics Competition (ICMC) by presenting the problems, solutions, and results of the first 35 years of the ICMC. The ICMC was organized in reaction to the Putnam Exam—its problems were to be more representative of the undergraduate curriculum, and students could work on them in teams. Participation was originally restricted to the small, private colleges and universities of the state, but was later opened up to students from all of the schools in Indiana. The competition was quickly nicknamed the "Friendly" Competition because of its focus on solving mathematical problems, which brought faculty and students together, rather than on the competitive nature of winning. Organized by year, the problems and solutions in this volume present an excellent archive of information about what has been expected of an undergraduate mathematics major over the past 35 years. With more than 245 problems and solutions, the book is also a must buy for faculty and students interested in problem-solving. The index of problems lists problems in: Algebraic Structures; Analytic Geometry, Arclength, Binomial Coefficients, Derangements, Differentiation, Differential Equations, Diophantine Equations, Enumeration, Field and Ring Theory, Fibonacci Sequences, Finite Sums, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Geometry, Group Theory, Inequalities, Infinite Series, Integration, Limit Evaluation, Logic, Matrix Algebra, Maxima and Minima Problems, Multivariable Calculus, Number Theory, Permutations, Probability, Polar Coordinates, Polynomials, Real Valued Functions, Riemann Sums, Sequences, Systems of Equations, Statistics, Synthetic Geometry, Taylor Series, Trigonometry, and Volumes.

A Primer for Mathematics Competitions

Author : Alexander Zawaira
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191561703
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book A Primer for Mathematics Competitions written by Alexander Zawaira and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-10-31 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition 1985-2000

Author : Kiran Sridhara Kedlaya
Publisher : MAA
ISBN 13 : 9780883858073
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition 1985-2000 written by Kiran Sridhara Kedlaya and published by MAA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third volume of problems from the William Lowell Putnam Competition is unlike the previous two in that it places the problems in the context of important mathematical themes. The authors highlight connections to other problems, to the curriculum and to more advanced topics. The best problems contain kernels of sophisticated ideas related to important current research, and yet the problems are accessible to undergraduates. The solutions have been compiled from the American Mathematical Monthly, Mathematics Magazine and past competitors. Multiple solutions enhance the understanding of the audience, explaining techniques that have relevance to more than the problem at hand. In addition, the book contains suggestions for further reading, a hint to each problem, separate from the full solution and background information about the competition. The book will appeal to students, teachers, professors and indeed anyone interested in problem solving as a gateway to a deep understanding of mathematics.

Contests in Higher Mathematics

Author : Gabor J. Szekely
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461207339
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book Contests in Higher Mathematics written by Gabor J. Szekely and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most effective ways to stimulate students to enjoy intellectual efforts is the scientific competition. In 1894 the Hungarian Mathematical and Physical Society introduced a mathematical competition for high school students. The success of high school competitions led the Mathematical Society to found a college level contest, named after Miklós Schweitzer. The problems of the Schweitzer Contests are proposed and selected by the most prominent Hungarian mathematicians. This book collects the problems posed in the contests between 1962 and 1991 which range from algebra, combinatorics, theory of functions, geometry, measure theory, number theory, operator theory, probability theory, topology, to set theory. The second part contains the solutions. The Schweitzer competition is one of the most unique in the world. The experience shows that this competition helps to identify research talents. This collection of problems and solutions in several fields in mathematics can serve as a guide for many undergraduates and young mathematicians. The large variety of research level problems might be of interest for more mature mathematicians and historians of mathematics as well.

Competitive Math for Middle School

Author : Vinod Krishnamoorthy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 135176764X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Competitive Math for Middle School written by Vinod Krishnamoorthy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 39 self-contained sections in this book present worked-out examples as well as many sample problems categorized by the level of difficulty as Bronze, Silver, and Gold in order to help the readers gauge their progress and learning. Detailed solutions to all problems in each section are provided at the end of each chapter. The book can be used not only as a text but also for self-study. The text covers algebra (solving single equations and systems of equations of varying degrees, algebraic manipulations for creative problem solving, inequalities, basic set theory, sequences and series, rates and proportions, unit analysis, and percentages), probability (counting techniques, introductory probability theory, more set theory, permutations and combinations, expected value, and symmetry), and number theory (prime factorizations and their applications, Diophantine equations, number bases, modular arithmetic, and divisibility). It focuses on guiding students through creative problem-solving and on teaching them to apply their knowledge in a wide variety of scenarios rather than rote memorization of mathematical facts. It is aimed at, but not limited to, high-performing middle school students and goes further in depth and teaches new concepts not otherwise taught in traditional public schools.

Putnam and Beyond

Author : Răzvan Gelca
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319589881
Total Pages : 857 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Putnam and Beyond written by Răzvan Gelca and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes the reader on a journey through the world of college mathematics, focusing on some of the most important concepts and results in the theories of polynomials, linear algebra, real analysis, differential equations, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, elementary number theory, combinatorics, and probability. Preliminary material provides an overview of common methods of proof: argument by contradiction, mathematical induction, pigeonhole principle, ordered sets, and invariants. Each chapter systematically presents a single subject within which problems are clustered in each section according to the specific topic. The exposition is driven by nearly 1300 problems and examples chosen from numerous sources from around the world; many original contributions come from the authors. The source, author, and historical background are cited whenever possible. Complete solutions to all problems are given at the end of the book. This second edition includes new sections on quad ratic polynomials, curves in the plane, quadratic fields, combinatorics of numbers, and graph theory, and added problems or theoretical expansion of sections on polynomials, matrices, abstract algebra, limits of sequences and functions, derivatives and their applications, Stokes' theorem, analytical geometry, combinatorial geometry, and counting strategies. Using the W.L. Putnam Mathematical Competition for undergraduates as an inspiring symbol to build an appropriate math background for graduate studies in pure or applied mathematics, the reader is eased into transitioning from problem-solving at the high school level to the university and beyond, that is, to mathematical research. This work may be used as a study guide for the Putnam exam, as a text for many different problem-solving courses, and as a source of problems for standard courses in undergraduate mathematics. Putnam and Beyond is organized for independent study by undergraduate and gradu ate students, as well as teachers and researchers in the physical sciences who wish to expand their mathematical horizons.

Euclidean Geometry in Mathematical Olympiads

Author : Evan Chen
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 1470466201
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Euclidean Geometry in Mathematical Olympiads written by Evan Chen and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Competition Math for Middle School

Author : Jason Batteron
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781934124208
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (242 download)

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Download or read book Competition Math for Middle School written by Jason Batteron and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mathematical Olympiad Challenges

Author : Titu Andreescu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780817641900
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Olympiad Challenges written by Titu Andreescu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-04-26 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of problems put together by coaches of the U.S. International Mathematical Olympiad Team.

American Mathematical Contests

Author : Harold B. Reiter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781524954277
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (542 download)

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Download or read book American Mathematical Contests written by Harold B. Reiter and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Elementary Methods in Number Theory

Author : Melvyn B. Nathanson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387227385
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)

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Book Synopsis Elementary Methods in Number Theory by : Melvyn B. Nathanson

Download or read book Elementary Methods in Number Theory written by Melvyn B. Nathanson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-11 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This basic introduction to number theory is ideal for those with no previous knowledge of the subject. The main topics of divisibility, congruences, and the distribution of prime numbers are covered. Of particular interest is the inclusion of a proof for one of the most famous results in mathematics, the prime number theorem. With many examples and exercises, and only requiring knowledge of a little calculus and algebra, this book will suit individuals with imagination and interest in following a mathematical argument to its conclusion.

A Mathematical Mosaic

Author : Ravi Vakil
Publisher : Brendan Kelly Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781895997040
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book A Mathematical Mosaic written by Ravi Vakil and published by Brendan Kelly Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful problem solving ideas that focus on the major branches of mathematics and their interconnections.

The Indiana College Mathematics Competition (2001–2023)

Author : Adam Coffman
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031627687
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (316 download)

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Book Synopsis The Indiana College Mathematics Competition (2001–2023) by : Adam Coffman

Download or read book The Indiana College Mathematics Competition (2001–2023) written by Adam Coffman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Math Contests - Grades 4, 5, & 6 Vol. 1

Author : Steven R. Conrad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780940805064
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (5 download)

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The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition Problems and Solutions

Author : Andrew M. Gleason
Publisher : MAA
ISBN 13 : 9780883854624
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (546 download)

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Book Synopsis The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition Problems and Solutions by : Andrew M. Gleason

Download or read book The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition Problems and Solutions written by Andrew M. Gleason and published by MAA. This book was released on 1980 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back by popular demand, the MAA is pleased to reissue this outstanding collection of problems and solutions from the Putnam Competitions covering the years 1938-1964. Problemists the world over, including all past and future Putnam Competitors, will revel in mastering the difficulties posed by this collection of problems from the first 25 William Lowell Putnam Competitions.

Grade Five Competition from the Leningrad Mathematical Olympiad

Author : Kseniya Garaschuk
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030529460
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Grade Five Competition from the Leningrad Mathematical Olympiad written by Kseniya Garaschuk and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book presents mathematical competition problems primarily aimed at upper elementary school students, but are challenging for students at any age. These problems are drawn from the complete papers of the legendary Leningrad Mathematical Olympiads that were presented to the city’s Grade Five students. The period covered is between 1979 – the earliest year for which relevant records could be retrieved – and 1992, when the former Soviet Union was dissolved. The respective chapters reflect the famous four-step approach to problem solving developed by the great Hungarian mathematics educator Gyorgy Pólya. In Chapter One, the Grade Five Competition problems from the Leningrad Mathematical Olympiads from 1979 to 1992 are presented in chronological order. In Chapter Two, the 83 problems are loosely divided into 26 sets of three or four related problems, and an example is provided for each one. Chapter Three provides full solutions to all problems, while Chapter Four offers generalizations of the problems. This book can be used by any mathematically advanced student at the upper elementary school level. Teachers and organizers of outreach activities such as mathematical circles will also find this book useful. But the primary value of the book lies in the problems themselves, which were crafted by experts; therefore, anyone interested in problem solving will find this book a welcome addition to their library./div

Problem-Solving Strategies

Author : Arthur Engel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387226419
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Problem-Solving Strategies written by Arthur Engel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-19 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique collection of competition problems from over twenty major national and international mathematical competitions for high school students. Written for trainers and participants of contests of all levels up to the highest level, this will appeal to high school teachers conducting a mathematics club who need a range of simple to complex problems and to those instructors wishing to pose a "problem of the week", thus bringing a creative atmosphere into the classrooms. Equally, this is a must-have for individuals interested in solving difficult and challenging problems. Each chapter starts with typical examples illustrating the central concepts and is followed by a number of carefully selected problems and their solutions. Most of the solutions are complete, but some merely point to the road leading to the final solution. In addition to being a valuable resource of mathematical problems and solution strategies, this is the most complete training book on the market.