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Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 3 - Third Grade

Author : Michael C. G.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (895 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 3 - Third Grade written by Michael C. G. and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-24 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School are open mathematical Olympiads for students from 1st to 4th grade of elementary school, and they have been held every year in the city of Moscow since 1996, their first editions taking place in the facilities of the Moscow State University - Maly Mekhmat. Although initially these Olympiads were conceived for students of a study circle of elementary school, then it was extended to students in general since 2005. Being the Technological University of Russia - MIREA its main headquarters today. Likewise, these Olympiads consist of two rounds, a qualifying round and a final round, both consisting of a written exam. The problems included in this book correspond to the final round of these Olympiads for the 3rd grade of elementary school.In this workbook has been compiled all the Olympiads held during the years 2011-2020 and is especially aimed at schoolchildren between 8 and 9 years old, with the aim that the students interested either in preparing for a math competition or simply in practicing entertaining problems to improve their math skills, challenge themselves to solve these interesting problems (recommended even to elementary school children in upper grades with little or no experience in Math Olympiads and who require comprehensive preparation before a competition); or it could even be used for a self-evaluation in this competition, trying the student to solve the greatest number of problems in each exam in a maximum time of 1.5 hours. It can also be useful for teachers, parents, and math study circles. The book has been carefully crafted so that the student can work on the same book without the need for additional sheets, what will allow the student to have an orderly record of the problems already solved.Each exam includes a set of 8 problems from different school math topics. To be able to face these problems successfully, no greater knowledge is required than that covered in the school curriculum; however, many of these problems require an ingenious approach to be tackled successfully. Students are encouraged to keep trying to solve each problem as a personal challenge, as many times as necessary; and to parents who continue to support their children in their disciplined preparation. Once an answer is obtained, it can be checked against the answers given at the end of the book.

Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 2 - Second Grade

Author : Michael C. G.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 2 - Second Grade written by Michael C. G. and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School are open mathematical Olympiads for students from 1st to 4th grade of elementary school, and they have been held every year in the city of Moscow since 1996, their first editions taking place in the facilities of the Moscow State University - Maly Mekhmat. Although initially these Olympiads were conceived for students of a study circle of elementary school, then it was extended to students in general since 2005. Being the Technological University of Russia - MIREA its main headquarters today. Likewise, these Olympiads consist of two rounds, a qualifying round and a final round, both consisting of a written exam. The problems included in this book correspond to the final round of these Olympiads, for the 2nd grade of elementary school. In this workbook has been compiled all the Olympiads held during the years 2011-2020 and is especially aimed at schoolchildren between 7 and 8 years old, with the aim that any student interested in mathematics either in preparing for a competition or in simply practicing entertaining problems to improve his math skills, challenging himself to solve these interesting problems (recommended even to elementary school children in upper grades with little or no experience in Math Olympiads and who require comprehensive preparation before a competition); or it could even be used for a self-evaluation in this competition, trying the student to solve the greatest number of problems in each exam in a maximum time of 1.5 hours. It can also be useful for teachers, parents, and study circles in mathematics. The book has been carefully crafted so that the student can work on the same book without the need for additional sheets. What will allow the student to have an orderly record of the problems already solved. Each exam includes a set of 8 problems from different school math topics. To be able to face these problems successfully, no greater knowledge is required than that covered in the school curriculum; however, many of these problems require an ingenious approach to be tackled successfully. Students are encouraged to keep trying to solve each problem as a personal challenge, as many times as necessary; and to parents who continue to support their children in their disciplined preparation. Once an answer is obtained, you can check it against the answers given at the end of the book.

Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 5 - Fifth Grade

Author : Michael C. G.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 5 - Fifth Grade written by Michael C. G. and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mathematical Olympiads for the Fifth Grade of Elementary School discussed here are none other than the Open Mathematical Olympiads of the City for the 5th grade which are held every year in the city of Moscow since 2007, at the facilities of the Technological University of Russia - MIREA. These Olympiads consist of two independent rounds, one written and one oral. Likewise, the problems included here correspond to the written round, which present two levels of difficulty, of 10 and 5 problems respectively.In this workbook has been compiled all the Olympiads held during the years 2011-2020 and is especially aimed at schoolchildren between 10 and 11 years old, with the aim that the students interested either in preparing for a math competition or simply in practicing entertaining problems to improve their math skills, challenge themselves to solve these interesting problems (recommended even to middle school students with little or no experience in Math Olympiads and who require comprehensive preparation before a competition); or it could even be used for a self-evaluation in this competition, trying the student to solve the greatest number of problems in each exam in a maximum time of 2 hours. It can also be useful for teachers, parents, and math study circles. The book has been carefully crafted so that the student can work on the same book without the need for additional sheets, what will allow the student to have an orderly record of the problems already solved.Each exam includes a set of 15 problems from different school math topics. To be able to face these problems successfully, no greater knowledge is required than that covered in the school curriculum; however, many of these problems require an ingenious approach to be tackled successfully. Students are encouraged to keep trying to solve each problem as a personal challenge, as many times as necessary; and to parents who continue to support their children in their disciplined preparation. Once an answer is obtained, it can be checked against the answers given at the end of the book.

A Decade of the Berkeley Math Circle

Author : Zvezdelina Stankova
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 0821846833
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book A Decade of the Berkeley Math Circle written by Zvezdelina Stankova and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2008-11-26 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many mathematicians have been drawn to mathematics through their experience with math circles: extracurricular programs exposing teenage students to advanced mathematical topics and a myriad of problem solving techniques and inspiring in them a lifelong love for mathematics. Founded in 1998, the Berkeley Math Circle (BMC) is a pioneering model of a U.S. math circle, aspiring to prepare our best young minds for their future roles as mathematics leaders. Over the last decade, 50 instructors--from university professors to high school teachers to business tycoons--have shared their passion for mathematics by delivering more than 320 BMC sessions full of mathematical challenges and wonders. Based on a dozen of these sessions, this book encompasses a wide variety of enticing mathematical topics: from inversion in the plane to circle geometry; from combinatorics to Rubik's cube and abstract algebra; from number theory to mass point theory; from complex numbers to game theory via invariants and monovariants. The treatments of these subjects encompass every significant method of proof and emphasize ways of thinking and reasoning via 100 problem solving techniques. Also featured are 300 problems, ranging from beginner to intermediate level, with occasional peaks of advanced problems and even some open questions. The book presents possible paths to studying mathematics and inevitably falling in love with it, via teaching two important skills: thinking creatively while still ``obeying the rules,'' and making connections between problems, ideas, and theories. The book encourages you to apply the newly acquired knowledge to problems and guides you along the way, but rarely gives you ready answers. ``Learning from our own mistakes'' often occurs through discussions of non-proofs and common problem solving pitfalls. The reader has to commit to mastering the new theories and techniques by ``getting your hands dirty'' with the problems, going back and reviewing necessary problem solving techniques and theory, and persistently moving forward in the book. The mathematical world is huge: you'll never know everything, but you'll learn where to find things, how to connect and use them. The rewards will be substantial. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Mathematical Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession.

Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 4 - Fourth Grade

Author : Michael C. G.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (928 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School 4 - Fourth Grade written by Michael C. G. and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School are open mathematical Olympiads for students from 1st to 4th grade of elementary school, and they have been held every year in the city of Moscow since 1996, their first editions taking place in the facilities of the Moscow State University - Maly Mekhmat. Although initially these Olympiads were conceived for students of a study circle of elementary school, then it was extended to students in general since 2005. Being the Technological University of Russia - MIREA its main headquarters today. Likewise, these Olympiads consist of two rounds, a qualifying round and a final round, both consisting of a written exam. The problems included in this book correspond to the final round of these Olympiads, for the 4th grade of elementary school. In this workbook has been compiled all the Olympiads held during the years 2011-2020 and is especially aimed at schoolchildren between 9 and 10 years old, with the aim that any student interested in mathematics either in preparing for a competition or in simply practicing entertaining problems to improve his math skills, challenging himself to solve these interesting problems (recommended even to elementary school children in upper grades with little or no experience in Math Olympiads and who require comprehensive preparation before a competition); or it could even be used for a self-evaluation in this competition, trying the student to solve the greatest number of problems in each exam in a maximum time of 2 hours. It can also be useful for teachers, parents, and study circles in mathematics. The book has been carefully crafted so that the student can work on the same book without the need for additional sheets. What will allow the student to have an orderly record of the problems already solved. Each exam includes a set of 8 problems from different school math topics. To be able to face these problems successfully, no greater knowledge is required than that covered in the school curriculum; however, many of these problems require an ingenious approach to be tackled successfully. Students are encouraged to keep trying to solve each problem as a personal challenge, as many times as necessary; and to parents who continue to support their children in their disciplined preparation. Once an answer is obtained, you can check it against the answers given at the end of the book.

Math Out Loud: An Oral Olympiad Handbook

Author : Steven Klee
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 1470466937
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Math Out Loud: An Oral Olympiad Handbook written by Steven Klee and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Math Hour Olympiads is a non-standard method of training middle- and high-school students interested in mathematics where students spend several hours thinking about a few difficult and unusual problems. When a student solves a problem, the solution is presented orally to a pair of friendly judges. Discussing the solutions with the judges creates a personal and engaging mathematical experience for the students and introduces them to the true nature of mathematical proof and problem solving. This book recounts the authors' experiences from the first ten years of running a Math Hour Olympiad at the University of Washington in Seattle. The major part of the book is devoted to problem sets and detailed solutions, complemented by a practical guide for anyone who would like to organize an oral olympiad for students in their community. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Mathematical Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession.

Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools

Author : George Lenchner
Publisher : Glenwood Publications Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780962666216
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (662 download)

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Download or read book Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools written by George Lenchner and published by Glenwood Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The IMO Compendium

Author : Dušan Djukić
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441998543
Total Pages : 819 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Book Synopsis The IMO Compendium by : Dušan Djukić

Download or read book The IMO Compendium written by Dušan Djukić and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The IMO Compendium" is the ultimate collection of challenging high-school-level mathematics problems and is an invaluable resource not only for high-school students preparing for mathematics competitions, but for anyone who loves and appreciates mathematics. The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), nearing its 50th anniversary, has become the most popular and prestigious competition for high-school students interested in mathematics. Only six students from each participating country are given the honor of participating in this competition every year. The IMO represents not only a great opportunity to tackle interesting and challenging mathematics problems, it also offers a way for high school students to measure up with students from the rest of the world. Until the first edition of this book appearing in 2006, it has been almost impossible to obtain a complete collection of the problems proposed at the IMO in book form. "The IMO Compendium" is the result of a collaboration between four former IMO participants from Yugoslavia, now Serbia and Montenegro, to rescue these problems from old and scattered manuscripts, and produce the ultimate source of IMO practice problems. This book attempts to gather all the problems and solutions appearing on the IMO through 2009. This second edition contains 143 new problems, picking up where the 1959-2004 edition has left off.

Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools

Author : George Lenchner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools written by George Lenchner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Problems And Solutions In Mathematical Olympiad (High School 2)

Author : Shi-xiong Liu
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811229902
Total Pages : 607 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Problems And Solutions In Mathematical Olympiad (High School 2) written by Shi-xiong Liu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-04-08 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series is edited by the head coaches of China's IMO National Team. Each volume, catering to different grades, is contributed by the senior coaches of the IMO National Team. The Chinese edition has won the award of Top 50 Most Influential Educational Brands in China.The series is created in line with the mathematics cognition and intellectual development levels of the students in the corresponding grades. All hot mathematics topics of the competition are included in the volumes and are organized into chapters where concepts and methods are gradually introduced to equip the students with necessary knowledge until they can finally reach the competition level.In each chapter, well-designed problems including those collected from real competitions are provided so that the students can apply the skills and strategies they have learned to solve these problems. Detailed solutions are provided selectively. As a feature of the series, we also include some solutions generously offered by the members of Chinese national team and national training team.

Mathematical Olympiads for Beginning Students

Author : Michael C. G.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Olympiads for Beginning Students written by Michael C. G. and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematical Olympiads for Beginning Students - The Zeroth Book for Elementary Schoolers is an initiative that arises at the suggestion of parents and teachers to want to count on a practical study material for the training of future Math Olympians who currently have nascent math skills.This problem book is a collection of 400 select problems with five levels of difficulty, covering the complete training program for beginners, and is especially aimed at elementary school children between 6 and 11 years old with little or no experience in Math Olympiads who seek to strengthen their math skills and become a Math Olympian. It may even be of great help for beginners in math, for whom it may be their first book on the subject. Each level consists of a set of 10 exams, where each exam consists of 8 problems inspired by problems from Math Olympiads around the world. Further, an answer sheet is included after each exam and at the end of the book the student will find the answers to all the problems proposed in it.It is worth mentioning that this problem book is a comprehensive preparation material, that is, anyone who begins with this training program is recommended to start from the first level without skipping any of them, in this way the students will experience the gradual improvement of their math skills, evidencing their progress continuously. Likewise, students are suggested to carry out the following training scheme: between 6 and 7 years old, up to level 2; between 7 and 8 years, up to level 3; between 8 and 9 years old, up to level 4; between 9 and 11 years old, up to level 5. It is important to clarify that what is suggested above is only referential as it is the minimum required for those ages; however, students are always encouraged to continually overcome themselves and face increasingly higher levels of difficulty.For the success of this training program, the essential presence of a guide, tutor or parent is recommended during the learning process of the student, so that they can be guided in the face of doubts and encouraged in the face of obstacles that may arise. So students are encouraged to start their training as soon as possible and become a successful contestant in Math Olympiads, and parents are encouraged to ensure and closely monitor the proper preparation of their children.

Grade Five Competition from the Leningrad Mathematical Olympiad

Author : Kseniya Garaschuk
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030529460
Total Pages : 168 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 168 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.

102 Combinatorial Problems

Author : Titu Andreescu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0817682228
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book 102 Combinatorial Problems written by Titu Andreescu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "102 Combinatorial Problems" consists of carefully selected problems that have been used in the training and testing of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team. Key features: * Provides in-depth enrichment in the important areas of combinatorics by reorganizing and enhancing problem-solving tactics and strategies * Topics include: combinatorial arguments and identities, generating functions, graph theory, recursive relations, sums and products, probability, number theory, polynomials, theory of equations, complex numbers in geometry, algorithmic proofs, combinatorial and advanced geometry, functional equations and classical inequalities The book is systematically organized, gradually building combinatorial skills and techniques and broadening the student's view of mathematics. Aside from its practical use in training teachers and students engaged in mathematical competitions, it is a source of enrichment that is bound to stimulate interest in a variety of mathematical areas that are tangential to combinatorics.

The USSR Olympiad Problem Book

Author : D. O. Shklarsky
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486319865
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book The USSR Olympiad Problem Book written by D. O. Shklarsky and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 300 challenging problems in algebra, arithmetic, elementary number theory and trigonometry, selected from Mathematical Olympiads held at Moscow University. Only high school math needed. Includes complete solutions. Features 27 black-and-white illustrations. 1962 edition.

Mathematics for Human Flourishing

Author : Francis Su
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300237138
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics for Human Flourishing written by Francis Su and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ancient Greeks argued that the best life was filled with beauty, truth, justice, play and love. The mathematician Francis Su knows just where to find them."--Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine" This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart."--James Tanton, Global Math Project For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires--such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love--and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can--and must--be open to all.

50th IMO - 50 Years of International Mathematical Olympiads

Author : Hans-Dietrich Gronau
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642145655
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (421 download)

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Download or read book 50th IMO - 50 Years of International Mathematical Olympiads written by Hans-Dietrich Gronau and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-01-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July 2009 Germany hosted the 50th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). For the very first time the number of participating countries exceeded 100, with 104 countries from all continents. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the IMO provides an ideal opportunity to look back over the past five decades and to review its development to become a worldwide event. This book is a report about the 50th IMO as well as the IMO history. A lot of data about all the 50 IMOs are included. We list the most successful contestants, the results of the 50 Olympiads and the 112 countries that have ever taken part. It is impressive to see that many of the world’s leading research mathematicians were among the most successful IMO participants in their youth. Six of them gave presentations at a special celebration: Bollobás, Gowers, Lovász, Smirnov, Tao and Yoccoz. This book is aimed at students in the IMO age group and all those who have interest in this worldwide leading competition for highschool students.