the Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: the Basics
by Sandor Lehoczky and Richard Rusczyk
The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1 , is the classic problem solving textbook used by many successful MATHCOUNTS programs, and have been an important building block for students who, like the authors, performed well enough on the American Mathematics Contest series to qualify for the Math Olympiad Summer Program which trains students for the United States International Math Olympiad team.
Volume 1 is appropriate for students just beginning in math contests. MATHCOUNTS and novice high school students particularly have found it invaluable. Although the Art of Problem Solving is widely used by students preparing for mathematics competitions, the book is not just a collection of tricks. The emphasis on learning and understanding methods rather than memorizing formulas enables students to solve large classes of problems beyond those presented in the book.
Speaking of problems, the Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1 , contains over 500 examples and exercises culled from such contests as MATHCOUNTS, the Mandelbrot Competition, the AMC tests, and ARML. Full solutions (not just answers!) are available for all the problems in the solution manual.
ISBN: 978-0-9773045-6-1
Text: 288 pages. Solutions: 144 pages.
Paperback. 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 9/16 inches.
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Index Testimonials
"I have been coaching MATHCOUNTS since its inception...and have been the coach of the Indiana team at the National competition for eleven years...During this time I have purchased many useful materials, but I feel your materials are the best I have used with my students..." - Robert J. Fischer, Indiana MATHCOUNTS coach
"Your book meets a great need for students getting into serious math competitions. It's readable, understandable, and comprehensive - a nice bridge into the AIME and the Olympiads. The kids and I love the books." -Joe Holbrook, Academy for the Advancement of Math/Science/Technology
"Perhaps the finest book for Math League students that I have ever seen." - J. Bryan Sullivan, ARML coordinator
". . . the Art of Problem Solving books are AMAZING! I don't know how you managed to get so much material into them. . ." - Neal Wu, 2005 MATHCOUNTS National Champion
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