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Mathematical Olympiad Challenges, 2nd ed. Softcover - 2008

by Andreescu,T

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  • Title Mathematical Olympiad Challenges, 2nd ed.
  • Author Andreescu,T
  • Binding Softcover
  • Edition 1st edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 283
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher .
  • Date 2008-12-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Glossary, Illustrated, Table of Contents, Textbook
  • Bookseller's Inventory # BWE-INT36431
  • ISBN 9780817645281 / 0817645284
  • Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.51 in (23.37 x 16.00 x 1.30 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Mathematics, Mathematiques
  • Dewey Decimal Code 510.76

From the publisher

Why Olympiads? Working mathematiciansoftentell us that results in the ?eld are achievedafter long experience and a deep familiarity with mathematical objects, that progress is made slowly and collectively, and that ?ashes of inspiration are mere punctuation in periods of sustained effort. TheOlympiadenvironment, incontrast, demandsarelativelybriefperiodofintense concentration, asksforquickinsightsonspeci?coccasions, andrequiresaconcentrated but isolated effort. Yet we have foundthat participantsin mathematicsOlympiadshave oftengoneontobecome?rst-classmathematiciansorscientistsandhaveattachedgreat signi?cance to their early Olympiad experiences. For many of these people, the Olympiad problem is an introduction, a glimpse into the world of mathematics not afforded by the usual classroom situation. A good Olympiad problem will capture in miniature the process of creating mathematics. It's all there: the period of immersion in the situation, the quiet examination of possible approaches, the pursuit of various paths to solution. There is the fruitless dead end, as well as the path that ends abruptly but offers new perspectives, leading eventually to the discoveryof a better route. Perhapsmost obviously, grapplingwith a goodproblem provides practice in dealing with the frustration of working at material that refuses to yield. If the solver is lucky, there will be the moment of insight that heralds the start of a successful solution. Like a well-crafted work of ?ction, a good Olympiad problem tells a story of mathematical creativity that captures a good part of the real experience and leaves the participant wanting still more. And this book gives us more.

First line

Given two points A and B, if one rotates B around A through 60° to a point B', then the triangle ABB' is equilateral.

From the rear cover

This signficantly revised and expanded second edition of Mathematical Olympiad Challenges is a rich collection of problems put together by two experienced and well-known professors and coaches of the U.S. International Mathematical Olympiad Team. Hundreds of beautiful, challenging, and instructive problems from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, combinatorics, and number theory from numerous mathematical competitions and journals have been selected and updated. The problems are clustered by topic into self-contained sections with solutions provided separately. Historical insights and asides are presented to stimulate further inquiry. The emphasis throughout is on creative solutions to open-ended problems.

New to the second edition:

* Completely rewritten discussions precede each of the 30 units, adopting a more user-friendly style with more accessible and inviting examples

* Many new or expanded examples, problems, and solutions

* Additional references and reader suggestions have been incorporated

Featuring enhanced motivation for advanced high school and beginning college students, as well as instructors and Olympiad coaches, this text can be used for creative problem-solving courses, professional teacher development seminars and workshops, self-study, or as a training resource for mathematical competitions.

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This [book] is...much more than just another collection of interesting, challenging problems, but is instead organized specifically for learning. The book expertly weaves together related problems, so that insights gradually become techniques, tricks slowly become methods, and methods eventually evolve into mastery.... The book is aimed at motivated high school and beginning college students and instructors...I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in creative problem-solving in mathematics.... It has alreadytaken up a prized position in my personal library, and is bound to provide me with many hours of intellectual pleasure.

--The Mathematical Gazette (Review of the First Edition)

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