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Titu Andreescu - Mathematical Olympiad Challenges - 9780817645281 - V9780817645281
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Mathematical Olympiad Challenges

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Description for Mathematical Olympiad Challenges Paperback. Mathematical Olympiad Challenges offers a rich collection of problems assembled by coaches of the U.S. Olympiad Team. The book is ideal for problem-solving courses and teacher development, for self-study, and for competition training. The Second Edition features 400 additional problems and solutions. Num Pages: 300 pages, 108 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 436.
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: ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Birkhäuser
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
464g
Number of Pages
283
Place of Publication
Secaucus, United States
ISBN
9780817645281
SKU
V9780817645281
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Mathematical Olympiad Challenges
From the reviews: "The authors are experienced problem solvers and coaches of mathematics teams. This expertise shows through and the result is a volume that would be a welcome addition to any mathematician's bookshelf."—MAA Online "This [book] is…much more than just another collection of interesting, challenging problems, but is instead organized specifically for learning. The book ... Read more

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