For the Rising Math Olympians: The Ultimate Handbook for Winning Math Competitions in Elementary and Middle School

For the Rising Math Olympians contains over 500 examples and brand-new problems in Number Theory, Algebra, Counting & Probability, and Geometry that are frequently tested in math competitions. Each chapter contains concepts with detailed explanations, examples with step-by-step solutions, and review problems to reinforce the students' understanding.This book is written for beginning mathletes who are interested in learning advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills in preparation for elementary and middle school math competitions.For the past three years, Jesse has served as an assistant coach for his former middle school math team and the curriculum director for the Maui Math Circle. In 2016, three of his students finished in the top 10 in the Hawaii State Mathcounts Competition. This book consists of the top 20 math concepts that he used to train his students."Want to get your young student into math and creative problem solving? Get this book. This extremely well written problem and solutions manual is a toolkit for developing life-long problem-solving skills and is a launching pad for future mathematical growth. Jesse's experience in teaching and leading math competitions is unparalleled and he has written each problem in the delightful and challenging manner as only a seasoned teacher can. "Book Review by: Zheng Ma, Ranked 17th Place Individual in MathCounts National (2009), 4-Time USAMO Qualifier (2009-2013), Stanford University Student (2013-2017)