Publisher Description

The latest addition to this popular series contains the National Mathematics Contest papers from 1988 to 1996, together with comments, hints and full solutions. Additional problems of a similar nature are included in the form of short multiple choice tests. Ideal for students aged 15-18, in class or for homework, and for students, teachers and parents either as practice material for the competition or a source of thought-provoking problems.

Author Biography

Tony Gardiner studied Graphic Design and Illustration at the West Sussex College of Art & Crafts in Worthing, during the late 1950's. It was during this period his love of the motor car came to the fore, spurred on by the famous victory of the Ecurie Ecosse team of Jaguar D Types winning at Le Mans in 1957. This became clear when his progress report for 1957/58, stated "has a weakness for converting all his compositions into motoring or other mechanical illustrations, this must be curbed." On leaving college he worked as an illustrator in the aviation industry, then to freelancing for various

Table of Contents

A; Introduction: B; Short list of resources for students aged 15 - 18: C; Problems; C1 The National Mathematics Competition Papers; 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988; C2 Ten additional short problem papers: D; Multiple-choice answers: E; Solutions to the National Mathematics Competition Problems; 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988:

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This book contains the 1988 – 1996 National Mathematics Contest papers with full solutions and additional problems.

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This book contains the 1988 - 1996 National Mathematics Contest papers with full solutions and additional problems.

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This book contains the 1988 - 1996 National Mathematics Contest papers with comments, hints and full solutions together with additional problems in a similar style An ideal resource for use with students aged 15-18 as practice material for the competition or a source of thought provoking problems.

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This book contains the 1988 - 1996 National Mathematics Contest papers with comments, hints and full solutions together with additional problems in a similar style An ideal resource for use with students aged 15-18 as practice material for the competition or a source of thought provoking problems.

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