Writing and Choosing Problems for a Popular High School Mathematics Competition
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| Title: | Writing and Choosing Problems for a Popular High School Mathematics Competition |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Geretschläger, Robert, Donner, Lukas (ORCID |
| Source: | ZDM: Mathematics Education. Oct 2022 54(5):971-982. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | High School Students, Mathematics Education, Competition, Student Motivation, Problem Solving, Authors, Difficulty Level, Mathematics, Decision Making |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11858-022-01351-9 |
| ISSN: | 1863-9690 1863-9704 |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we consider the issues involved in creating appropriate problems for a popular mathematics competition, and how such problems differ from problems typically encountered in a classroom. We discuss the differences and similarities in school curricula versus the generally agreed upon topics encountered in international competitions. The question of inspiration for the development of competition problems is dealt with from the standpoint of the problem author, while aspects related to the motivation of the contest participant, objective and subjective problem difficulty and mathematical precision in mathematics competitions are also discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1348510 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we consider the issues involved in creating appropriate problems for a popular mathematics competition, and how such problems differ from problems typically encountered in a classroom. We discuss the differences and similarities in school curricula versus the generally agreed upon topics encountered in international competitions. The question of inspiration for the development of competition problems is dealt with from the standpoint of the problem author, while aspects related to the motivation of the contest participant, objective and subjective problem difficulty and mathematical precision in mathematics competitions are also discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1863-9690 1863-9704 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11858-022-01351-9 |
