Preparing for Math Competitions: Recommended Books and Tips

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The discussion centers on preparing for math competitions, specifically seeking recommendations for books that can help improve performance on competition-style questions. The user, currently in Calculus 2 with a 98% average, expressed disappointment in their ability to answer only 4-6 out of 20-23 questions on past competition tests. They provided links to three specific books on Amazon, inquiring about their suitability for beginners and requesting additional recommendations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.
  • Familiarity with competition formats and question types in math contests.
  • Knowledge of advanced topics covered in Calculus 2.
  • Experience with self-study and independent learning resources.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "The Art and Craft of Problem Solving" by Paul Zeitz for comprehensive problem-solving strategies.
  • Explore "Mathematical Olympiad Challenges" by Titu Andreescu for advanced competition problems.
  • Investigate online platforms like Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) for additional resources and community support.
  • Practice with past math competition papers to familiarize with question formats and difficulty levels.
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Students preparing for math competitions, educators seeking resources for their students, and anyone looking to enhance their problem-solving skills in mathematics.

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To start off with, my school has math competitions every semester, which unfortunately i missed the deadline to sign up. Anyways today I was looking at past comp tests questions and on average I was only able to answer 4-6 questions out of 20-23 questions which is saddening to me because I consider my self good in math, I am in calc 2 and average 98% on tests. Anyways my questions is, are there any books that can prepare me for math competition like questions? I found some books on amazon which i posted below, are these books good for beginners? And are there any other books that anyone can recommend if not from the list of books that I listed below?

1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/088385824X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387982191/?tag=pfamazon01-20

3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0817641556/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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Not even a simple yes or no to the books? lol
 

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