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Peer reviewedSwetz, Frank; Ying-King Yu – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1979
A short history of mathematical Olympiads in the People's Republic of China is given. Sample problems are included. (MK)
Descriptors: Chinese, Chinese Culture, Competition, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedTaback, Stanley F. – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Argues that there is a sense of surprise and wonder that can result from looking back at problem solutions and there is a potential for then creating unexpected, even memorable, alternative solutions. Example problems with routine solutions and alternative approaches uncovered while "looking back" at the solution are given. (PK)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
