Author(s): Terry Chew

Test/Exam Preparation | Mathematics

Originally written for Singapore Lower Secondary students (ages 12-14), Maths Olympiad: The Next Lap is conceived, researched and carefully crafted for students looking to acquire further knowledge in solving problems like the ones given at the Mathematical Olympiad, a yearly competition on mathematics. Also, it provides students with an opportunity to gain an edge in solving problems given in competitions. Topics organised into diverse thinking skills and heuristics Complex and detailed analyses explained in an easy-to-understand manner Extensive exercises to provide for ample practice and application Mathematical stories, anecdotes and articles that pique students’ interest and fuel their thirst for history and information on common and popular Maths concepts as well as contributors Supplementary reference section to provide extensive resource materials for all chapters covered Contents Chapter 1 Simple Equation Chapter 2 Absolute Value Chapter 3 Operation of Rational Numbers Chapter 4 Operation of Indices Chapter 5 Simultaneous Equations, A System of Equations Chapter 6 Multiplication of Polynomial Chapter 7 Divisibility Chapter 8 Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers Chapter 9 Square Number Chapter 10 Even and Odd Numbers Chapter 11 GCD and LCM Chapter 12 Permutation and Combination Chapter 13 Observation and Induction Chapter 14 Other Operations Chapter 15 Numbering System Chapter 16 Basics of Probability Chapter 17 Lines and Angles Chapter 18 Triangles Chapter 19 Pythagorean Theorem Chapter 20 Profit, Loss Chapter 21 Area Chapter 22 Pigeonhole Principle Solutions References