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2. Mathematics competitions: what has changed in recent decades.
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Marushina, Albina
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MATHEMATICS contests ,CHILD development ,MATHEMATICS education ,PARENTS ,SOCIAL processes ,MATHEMATICS - Abstract
This paper belongs to a field of research that has appeared comparatively recently, namely, the study of mathematics competitions. The paper utilizes historical-theoretical methodology and is devoted to changes in the way in which mathematics competitions have been conducted in Russia in recent decades. Mathematics competitions, like mathematics education as a whole, are seen as part of a social process, and changes in them are seen as expressions of new social needs and possibilities. The analysis of the system of competitions, as it evolved in the USSR, and the literature devoted to them, makes it possible to identify certain challenges recognized by the mathematics community. In this paper I discuss examples of new competitions that have emerged to address these challenges. It is noted that new types of competitions have emerged, including team competitions and competitions involving mass participation by students. Also discussed is the emergence of new competitions with subject matter closer to that of ordinary school mathematics than that of old, traditional competitions. An analysis of the situation in Russia reveals the existence of a significant group of mathematics educators, parents, and children interested in the development of mathematics competitions. Also, in the paper I call attention to certain questions that I consider worthy of further study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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3. Perspectives on mathematics competitions and their relationship with mathematics education.
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de Losada, María Falk and Taylor, Peter James
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MATHEMATICS contests ,MATHEMATICS education ,SCIENCE competitions ,DESIGN competitions ,RECREATIONAL mathematics ,MATHEMATICS ,WORD problems (Mathematics) - Abstract
The nature of the area of mathematical competitions as a design science is considered, historical roots of mathematical problem-solving competitions are traced, the complementary aspects of mathematics as theory building and as problem solving are touched upon in relation to the practice of competitions. Two historical figures, Euler and Erdős, emerge, and the appropriateness of many of Euler's mathematical ventures are seen as role models for competition mathematics as first put into practice in mathematical competitions towards the end of the nineteenth century. Distinctions and definitions are made, a venture into identifying competition syllabi and the principal types of reasoning employed in solving competition problems is explored, and a description of the many different types of competitions is considered. Interaction between the field of mathematics itself and problem-solving competitions is briefly explored, as are the possibilities that open when competitions and their access to huge amounts of data, both national and international, are taken into account in research belonging to mathematics education. Finally, the range of topics addressed in this special issue of ZDM is covered, along with some possible conclusions relating to the components of the overview. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. MATHEMATICS, COMPUTERS AND COMPETITIONS: 30 YEARS TOGETHER
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Maria Paula Oliveira
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Computers ,Competitions ,Online games ,Mathematics ,Education - Abstract
In 1991 took place at University of Aveiro, Portugal, the first Mathematics competition for 7th grade basic education using computers under the name CompMat. The subject was first-degree equations and in its second edition, in 1992, the name changed to Equamat remaining until now. Every year since then this competition takes place in Spring, gathering in the University of Aveiro, thousands of students from all over the country. The competition was extended to other mathematics curricular topics and other grades, from the 3rd to the 12th grade of education, and also to other scientific areas, however, the Equamat is the ex-libris competition and is still the contest that brings on itself more than 3000 students per year. The topics under competition are adjusted to the curricular objectives in Portuguese educational system and the new questions are added constantly to avoid memorization. In the beginning of each academic year trial versions of the upcoming competition are available, so that students can prepare themselves, with the help of their teachers, to the great final. Nowadays these trial versions are online, but until 2001 floppy disks were distributed to schools every year, and if there was any correction to be made, new floppy disks were sent to schools with the updated version. This paper presents a description of the competition and analyses the reasons for the high levels of participation on this event along these 30 years. Although much of the data was lost, in particular before the use of the internet, some memories of collaborators, teachers and participants, along with inquiries used in the 2015 and 2017’s editions of the competitions are used to understand the longevity of such a game. published
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- 2022
5. Additional mathematical education for pupils
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Eugenijus Stankus
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additional education ,competitions ,curriculum ,pupils ,mathematical olympiads ,schools ,Mathematics ,QA1-939 - Abstract
In this paper we make overview of the additionalmathematical education for pupils in Lithuania. Mathematical contests and olympiads, clubs and schools,lectures of professionalmathematiciansand other activities are discussed including the history and contemporary condition of all these activities. We give special credit to the enthusiasm and work of the educators from schools and university and scientists in the field of additional education.
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- 2008
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6. Gearing up for the summer games
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Larkin, Kevin, Perez, Kaethe, and Webb, Darcy
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Students -- Competitions -- Study and teaching ,Mathematics -- Study and teaching ,Education ,Mathematics ,Study and teaching ,Competitions - Abstract
The 'Math by the Month' activities are designed to engage students to think like mathematicians. The activities allow for students to work individually or in small groups, or they may [...]
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- 2004
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