The Mathematical Olympiad Handbook

This book presents the problems and solutions used in the British Mathematical Olympiad. These challenging problems are designed to stretch the more capable school child by offering questions which they have to unravel before a solution can be attempted. This method of problem solving can seem too difficult for some. This book demonstrates that the basic mathematical skills required, though demanding, are capable by more than a select minority, and are ultimately rewarding. Bright children will be helped to meet their full potential with the aid of hints and outlines to solutions and teachers will have a resource from which they can guide their best pupils. Working through the exercises will provide a valuable source of extension and enrichment for both pupils and adults interested in mathematics.