Competition Math for Middle School

Batterson, J.

ISBN 10: 1441488871 / ISBN 13: 9781441488879

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Competition Math for Middle School
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441488871
• ISBN 13: 9781441488879
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 20 ounces

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Synopsis

Written for the gifted math student, the new math coach, the teacher in search of problems and materials to challenge exceptional students, or anyone else interested in advanced mathematical problems. Competition Math contains over 700 examples and problems in the areas of Algebra, Counting, Probability, Number Theory, and Geometry. Examples and full solutions present clear concepts and provide helpful tips and tricks. "I wish I had a book like this when I started my competition career." - Four-Time National Champion MATHCOUNTS coach Jeff Boyd. "This book is full of juicy questions and ideas that will enable the reader to excel in MATHCOUNTS and AMC competitions. I recommend it to any students who aspire to be great problem solvers." - Former AHSME Committee Chairman Harold Reiter.

About the Author

Jason Batterson is a curriculum developer at Art of Problem Solving (www.artofproblemsolving.com). From 2008-2010, Batterson taught math and ran the competition program at Ligon Middle School in Raleigh, NC. The school won state MATHCOUNTS championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and has consistently been the top middle school in the state for both the AMC8 and AMC10 competitions. In 2008 he was a recipient of the Edyth May Sliffe Award from the Mathematical Association of America for distinguished teaching in mathematics.