Math Contests Grades 7 & 8: and Algebra Couse 1: School Years 2001-2012 through 2015-2016 - Softcover

Conrad, Steven R.; Flegler, Daniel; Raichel, Adam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0940805227 ISBN 13: 9780940805224

Publisher: Mathematics Leagues, 2016

Synopsis

Math Contests is a collection of actual contests given to thousands of math students across North America. The contests are designed to interest and challenge students in grades 7 & 8 and students studying Algebra Course 1. The questions range in difficulty from straightforward (the first page of each contest) through moderate (the second page of each contest) to challenging (the last page of each contest). Complete solutions, with detailed explanations, are included. There are is also a Rate Yourself Chart for each contest. Students can check their results and see how they compare to other students across North America.

About this title

About the Author

Steven R. Conrad and Daniel Flegler were both honored by President Reagan in 1985 as recipients of Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. Mr. Flegler was the 1977 recipient of Princeton University's award for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching. For 6 years, Mr. Conrad was the Problem Section editor for the Mathematics Student Journal.Adam Raichel is the founder of Aardvark Prep, a Chicago-based company that specializes in standardized test preparation. Mr. Raichel, who participated in Math League contests as a student, graduated from high school at the age of 14, from Princeton University at the age of 18, and from Harvard Law School at the age of 21.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mathematics Leagues
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0940805227
• ISBN 13: 9780940805224
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 154