Junior Math Olympiad: 50 problems selected from past olympiads detailled solution

This book is a compilation of 50 selected problems of introductory to intermediate difficulty, based on the competitions from multiple mathematical Olympiads (AMC, PMO,UKMT,SMO ...). Each exercise includes a comprehensive, step-by-step solution that aims to familiarize readers with the fundamental ideas and strategies for success.
Ideal for motivated middle and high school students who like to explore mathematics beyond the curriculum, this book has been a boon to junior-level students who are looking to prepare for the Junior Mathematical Olympiads. It also serves as an excellent resource for students aiming to strengthen their academic profiles for college applications through mathematical engagement and achievement.
Mathematical Olympiads are more than just an event, it is an opportunity to grow academically and personally.
Expanding Mathematical Understanding.
Outside the box of regular school, students become critical thinkers about mathematics. They learn to bridge various topics to build stronger logical reasoning. This is the method in which we arrive at our model form for solving problems, it is not only clear but succinct, how every problem, every step that occurs, needs to be analyzed, planned before we act and explained before any action is taken. This process — thinking about, planning to do, getting things done, validating the process — is a transferable skill to all complex fields like computer science, engineering, research, and management.
Building Confidence and Resilience.
Hard problems and occasional failures are part of life. Such struggles at times, including inevitable setbacks, are part of life where by facing them and working on them one develops persistence. Working on a specific
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problem and working through it on your own helps you develop self-efficacy and self-reliance.
Joining a Life-Changing Community.
Olympiads are a great opportunity to hang out with motivated students, brainstorm, develop as a group, and have a better relationship with the students you serve. It is collaboration and coming together — a desire of one person spreading across a community — that truly succeeds.