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104 Number Theory Problems: From the Training of the USA IMO Team 2 reviews Titu Andreescu, Dorin Andrica, ...
Birkhäuser Boston, 2006
Number Theoretic Gem
+ Great book but some solution can be simpler
I think that the only way for description of this book is buying it.
This book is as usual another gem, and this time in Number Theory, from
great math problemists Titu Andreescu and his colleagues Dorin Andrica and Zuming Feng.
If you would like to have fun and exciting in number theory, I ...
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The IMO Compendium: A Collection of Problems Suggested for The International Mathematical Olympiads: ... 6 reviews Dusan Djukic, Vladimir Z. Jankovic, ...
Springer, 2006
Rare collection of IMO problems/solutions in one volume
+ Best IMO compendium but authors' English is not sufficient + comprehensive book on IMO + The IMO Compendium + Outstanding collection of problems
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Mathematical Olympiad Challenges 5 reviews Titu Andreescu, Razvan Gelca
Birkhauser, 2008
Pure delight!
+ This book is amazing! + Fantastic Book! + Review for Mathematical Olympiad Challenges. + Can I write in Portuguese ?
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First Steps for Math Olympians: Using the American Mathematics Competitions (Problem Books) (MAA Problem Book ... 3 reviews J. Douglas Faires
Mathematical Assn of Amer, 2006
What a great book!
+ A great buy, it is worth every dollar + Excellent preparation for AMC 10, 12
I read this book just two weeks before the American Mathematics Contests this year as a freshman. I had never heard of these contests, but reading this book gave me everything I need to know! With its help, I qualified for the AIME (though missed the USA math olympiad by 1 question!). If you are ...
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103 Trigonometry Problems: From the Training of the USA IMO Team 1 review Titu Andreescu, Zuming Feng
Birkhäuser Boston, 2004
A beautiful source of interesting problems
I deeply consider that this is a very stimulating problem book that contains a variety of problems and their solutions.
This book is of high interest to anyone who wishes to pursue research in elementary trigonometry and its applications. It is also excellent for students who want to enhance ...
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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) 32 reviews G. Polya
Princeton University Press, 2004
Problem Solving Methods - Excellent Book on Heuristics
+ Excellent book and recommended reading for anybody + How To Solve It, Polya + Not just for academics
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102 Combinatorial Problems 1 review Titu Andreescu, Zuming Feng
Birkhäuser Boston, 2002
A well selected and organized problem set in combinatorics.
This is an excellent training source in combinatorics for mathematics olympiads and contests. Problems in this book are divided into 2 sets, with each set containing 51 problems. Problems in the first set are introductory ones (hence, relatively easy), and that in the second set are advanced ...
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Mathematical Olympiad Treasures 3 reviews Titu Andreescu, Bogdan Enescu
Birkhäuser Boston, 2003
Definitely a treasure!
+ A good pedagogical aid for math competition + Helpful for the experience, but not beginners
Andreescu delivered again! This book teaches powerful math problem solving techniques through a series of graded problems. The insight from these two renounced problem solvers of elementary problems at the olympiad level is prevalent throughout the book, which is what makes this book a treasure. ...
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Mathematical Olympiad in China: Problems and Solutions
World Scientific Publishing Company, 2007
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is a competition for high school students. China has taken part in IMO twenty times since 1985 and has won the top ranking for countries thirteen times, with a multitude of golds for individual students. The 6 students China sent every year were selected from 20 to 30 students among approximately 130 students who take part in the China Mathematical ...
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Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective 2 reviews Terence Tao
Oxford University Press, USA, 2006
Six easy steps to becoming a Fields medalist
+ 15 year old math tips
I came across this book after reading about Terence Tao, a recent Fields medalist. It's interesting to see a book like this by such an accomplished mathematician. The book gives practical approaches to solving the types of math problems encountered in math olympiad competitions. I am not, nor ...
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The Art and Craft of Problem Solving 20 reviews Paul Zeitz
Wiley, 2006
Outstanding, but you will need other sources
+ Opens your mind + Problem Solving Strategies + Great 2nd edition; Would have liked more solved problems...
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The USSR Olympiad Problem Book: Selected Problems and Theorems of Elementary Mathematics 9 reviews D. O. Shklarsky, N. N. Chentzov, ...
Dover Publications, 1993
lots and lots of fun problems
+ Excellent and fun book + A Good Variety of Mind-Expanding Problems + Good variety of problems + Very interesting book
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104 Number Theory Problems: From the Training of the USA IMO Team 2 reviews Titu Andreescu, Dorin Andrica, ...
Birkhäuser Boston, 2006
Number Theoretic Gem
+ Great book but some solution can be simpler
I think that the only way for description of this book is buying it.
This book is as usual another gem, and this time in Number Theory, from
great math problemists Titu Andreescu and his colleagues Dorin Andrica and Zuming Feng.
If you would like to have fun and exciting in number theory, I ...
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First Steps for Math Olympians: Using the American Mathematics Competitions (Problem Books) (MAA Problem Book ... 3 reviews J. Douglas Faires
Mathematical Assn of Amer, 2006
What a great book!
+ A great buy, it is worth every dollar + Excellent preparation for AMC 10, 12
I read this book just two weeks before the American Mathematics Contests this year as a freshman. I had never heard of these contests, but reading this book gave me everything I need to know! With its help, I qualified for the AIME (though missed the USA math olympiad by 1 question!). If you are ...
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The USSR Olympiad Problem Book: Selected Problems and Theorems of Elementary Mathematics 9 reviews D. O. Shklarsky, N. N. Chentzov, ...
Dover Publications, 1993
lots and lots of fun problems
+ Excellent and fun book + A Good Variety of Mind-Expanding Problems + Good variety of problems + Very interesting book
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The IMO Compendium: A Collection of Problems Suggested for The International Mathematical Olympiads: ... 6 reviews Dusan Djukic, Vladimir Z. Jankovic, ...
Springer, 2006
Rare collection of IMO problems/solutions in one volume
+ Best IMO compendium but authors' English is not sufficient + comprehensive book on IMO + The IMO Compendium + Outstanding collection of problems
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The Art and Craft of Problem Solving 20 reviews Paul Zeitz
Wiley, 2006
Outstanding, but you will need other sources
+ Opens your mind + Problem Solving Strategies + Great 2nd edition; Would have liked more solved problems...
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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) 32 reviews G. Polya
Princeton University Press, 2004
Problem Solving Methods - Excellent Book on Heuristics
+ Excellent book and recommended reading for anybody + How To Solve It, Polya + Not just for academics
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Mathematical Olympiad Treasures 3 reviews Titu Andreescu, Bogdan Enescu
Birkhäuser Boston, 2003
Definitely a treasure!
+ A good pedagogical aid for math competition + Helpful for the experience, but not beginners
Andreescu delivered again! This book teaches powerful math problem solving techniques through a series of graded problems. The insight from these two renounced problem solvers of elementary problems at the olympiad level is prevalent throughout the book, which is what makes this book a treasure. ...
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Mathematical Olympiad Challenges 5 reviews Titu Andreescu, Razvan Gelca
Birkhauser, 2008
Pure delight!
+ This book is amazing! + Fantastic Book! + Review for Mathematical Olympiad Challenges. + Can I write in Portuguese ?
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