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DrWillVKN
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I have only begun to study mathematics, and the competitions look pretty exciting. I heard the math competition style problems follow a certain style and follow specific heuristics of solving, compared to non competition problems.
So what is this 'difference'? Besides the fact that they were written using known results and are meant to be solved within 6 hours, is there really a difference?
Is it possible for someone to just do loads of putnam-style problems and do well on it? I know it is very, very useful to get into that problem solving sort of mindset when researching mathematics, but is it necessary for someone to be able to solve putnam-style problems in order to do well in mathematical research?
So if you aren't good at doing putnam problems, does that mean you aren't a good mathematician in general?
So what is this 'difference'? Besides the fact that they were written using known results and are meant to be solved within 6 hours, is there really a difference?
Is it possible for someone to just do loads of putnam-style problems and do well on it? I know it is very, very useful to get into that problem solving sort of mindset when researching mathematics, but is it necessary for someone to be able to solve putnam-style problems in order to do well in mathematical research?
So if you aren't good at doing putnam problems, does that mean you aren't a good mathematician in general?