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Updates on my research and expository papers, discussion of open problems, and other maths-related topics. By Terence Tao Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. (George Will) I greatly enjoyed my experiences with high school mathematics competitions (all the way back in the 1980s!). Like any other school sporting event, there is a certain level of excitement in participating with peers with similar interests and talents in a competitive activity. At the Olympiad levels, there is also the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally, which is an experience I strongly recommend for all high-school students. Mathematics competitions also demonstrate that mathematics is not just about grades and exams. But mathematical competitions are very different activities from mathematical learning or mathematical research; don’t expect the problems you get in, say, graduate study, to have the same cut-and-dried, neat flavour that an Olympiad problem does. (While indi

Advice on mathematics competitions | What's new What's new Updates on my research and expository papers, discussion of open problems, and other maths-related topics. By Terence Tao Home About Career advice On writing Books Mastodon+ Applets Subscribe to feed Advice on mathematics competitions Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. ( George Will ) I greatly enjoyed my experiences with high school mathematics competitions (all the way back in the 1980s!). Like any other school sporting event, there is a certain level of excitement in participating with peers wi

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