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Mathematical Challenges for Middle School Students

Shyamalendu Roy

ISBN – 9788198182500 | Publication Year – 2025 | Edition – 1st | Paperback | Language – English | Book Size – 140 mm x 210 mm | Territorial Rights – World | Price – ₹200 or $12 | Pages – 144 | Buying Option – Offline and Online

About the Book

This book, Mathematical Challenges for Middle School Students, serves as a gateway to the world of creative problem-solving, where mathematics transcends routine calculations and becomes a true art of reasoning. Designed to nurture curiosity and logical thinking, it offers a rich collection of non-routine problems that mirror the spirit of mathematical Olympiads. Each question invites readers to explore multiple approaches, fostering flexibility and depth of understanding. Whether you are a student preparing for Olympiads, a teacher enriching classroom learning, or a math enthusiast seeking intellectual adventure, this book provides an engaging journey through the elegance and beauty of mathematical thought. It aims not just to sharpen problem-solving skills but to inspire a lifelong love for mathematics as a creative and joyful pursuit.

About the Author

Shyamalendu Roy is a distinguished mathematics professional and a C.B.S.E. resource person. He has authored over 20 books to date. A passionate mathematical problem solver, he enjoys creating challenging problems from diverse areas and offering multiple solutions to them. This book reflects his belief in nurturing problem-solving, with problems selected to meet the needs of high school students.

Table of Contents

Collection of Challenges

1. Arithmetic
2. Surds and Indices
3. Algebraic Identities
4. Alphametics
5. Telescoping Sums and Products
6. Basic Algebra
7. Word Problems  
8. Absolute Values
9. Polynomials 
10. Logarithms
11. Solution of Equations
12. Number Theory
13. Basic Inequalities
14. Geometry
15. Trigonometry  
16. Functional Equations
17. Basic Counting Techniques

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