South Africa and the 42nd International
Mathematics Olympiad
A comprehensive account of South Africa's participation in the 42nd
International Mathematical Olympiad has just been published. SOUTH AFRICA AND
THE 42nd IMO is a rich source of challenging problems. The book is essential
reading for all those taking part in the current Old Mutual Mathematical Talent
Search.
Edited by five-time IMO participant Bruce Merry, the 104-page book
includes
o The five rounds set in the 2000 Old Mutual Mathematical Talent
Search.
o The tests set at the Stellenbosch Maths Camp in December
2000.
o The monthly assignments given to the front-runners in January
to March 2001.
o The Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (March 2001).
o The tests set at the Olympiad Selection Camp at Rhodes University in
April 2001.
o The tests set in the IMO Training Camp at Potchefstroom
University (June 2001).
o The Pan African Mathematics Olympiad papers
(July 2001).
o The International Mathematical Olympiad papers (July
2001).
o Full solutions to all the problems.
o An account of South Africa's performance at the Pan African and
International Mathematical Olympiads.
Copies may be obtained at R30 (for orders in South Africa) and R44
for orders from outside South Africa (including VAT, packing and postage).
Orders should be sent to:
Mathematical Talent Search
Department of Mathematics
and Applied Mathematics
University of Cape Town
7701 RONDEBOSCH
Cheques and postal orders
must be made payable to
THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN.
Orders by credit card may be made by downloading an order form from
the website.
Contact e-mail win@maths.uct.ac.za
Website: http://www.mth.uct.ac.za/~imo/
South Africa's participation in the International Mathematical
Olympiad is a project of the South African Mathematical Society, and
is sponsored by Old Mutual.
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