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The Mathematical Olympiad Handbook An Introduction to Problem Solving Based on the First 32 British Mathematical Olympiads 19651996 - Oxford Science Publications
Author: A. Gardiner

Begun in Hungary in the nineteenth century, Mathematical Olympiads are now held for high school students throughout the world. They feature problems which, though they require only high school mathematics, seem very difficult because they are unpredictable and have no obvious starting point. This book introduces readers to these delightful and c...  more »hallenging problems and aims to convince them that Olympiads are not just for a select minority. The book contains problems from the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO) competitions between 1965 and 1996. It includes hints and solutions for each problem from 1975 on, a review of the basic mathematical skills needed, and a list of recommended reading, making it an ideal source for enriching one's experience in mathematics.  « less

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ISBN-13: 9780198501053
ISBN-10: 0198501056
Publication Date: 10/31/1997
Pages: 229
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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