101 Problems in Algebra: From the Training of the USA IMO Team

by Titu Andreescu

This book contains 101 highly rated problems used in training and testing the USA IMO Team. It gradually builds students' algebraic skills and techniques and aims to broaden students' views of mathematics and better prepare them for participation in mathematics competitions. It provides in-depth enrichment in important areas of algebra by reorganizing and enhancing students' problem-solving tactics and stimulates interest for future study of mathematics. The problems are carefully graded, ranging from quite accessible towards quite challenging. The problems have been well developed and are highly recommended to any student aspiring to participate at National or International Mathematical Olympiads.

Genres: Mathematics, Algebra

139 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Titu Andreescu is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Texas at Dallas. He is also firmly involved in mathematics contests and Olympiads, being the Director of AMC (as appointed by the Mathematical Association of America), Director of MOP, Head Coach of the USA IMO Team and Chairman of the USAMO. He has also authored a large number of books on the topic of problem solving and Olympiad-style mathematics.

Reviews

[M. Suhaimi Ramly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'd give all Olympiad books by Titu 5 stars. There's nothing much to comment on here: there are the usual topics, easy and hard problems, and their solutions.

"Easy" is relative, of course.

[Abel Niels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelent