MATH OLYMPIAD PREP COURSE 2011 DATES: 28 NOVEMBER-1 DECEMBER, 12-15 DECEMBER 2011 INTRODUCTION Are you really passionate about mathematics, and want to challenge yourself beyond classroom mathematics? Do you want to sharpen your mathematical problem solving skills as well as to develop rigorous thinking? Do you want to excel in national and international math competitions? If yes, then this four-day Math Olympiad Prep Course is perfect for you. The modules used in this camp are developed exclusively for students who excel in classroom mathematics and seek to challenge themselves further. Students will learn those topics needed to excel in national and international olympiads. This course is specially tailored to prepare and challenge the best students in Malaysia. This course is open to all secondary school students. Please take note that this is not an SPM or PMR preparation course. VENUE Ardent Educational Consultants Sdn. Bhd. No. 100-1 Jalan 2/23A Off Jalan Genting Klang 53300 Setapak, KL (near CIMB Bank Setapak) For directions, call us at 03-41420441 or 03-41430572.
SESSIONS SESSION DATE Session 1 28 November 1 December 2011 Session 2 12 15 December 2011 The two Sessions will cover different topics. Students can come to any session they like. For maximum benefits, we suggest students attend both sessions, as the topics are related to each other. SCHEDULE DAY TIME PROGRAM 1 9.00 AM Arrival and Registration 9.15 AM Intro & Lesson 1 10.45 AM Brunch 11.00 AM Lesson 2 12.30 PM Lunch 2.00 PM Problem Solving Workshop 4.30 PM Tea / Departure 2, 3, 4 9.15 AM Lesson 1 10.45 AM Brunch 11.00 AM Lesson 2 12.30 PM Lunch 2.00 PM Problem Solving Workshop 4.30 PM Tea / Departure
SYLLABUS AND TEXT The course follows the international standard curricula for math olympiad, which covers four major topics: Algebra, Combinatorics, Number Theory and Geometry. Algebra includes solutions of equations, inequalities, functions, sequences, and polynomials. Combinatorics includes bijective proof, counting principle, pigeonhole principle, binomial coefficients and principle of induction. Number Theory includes primes and divisibility, modulo arithmetic, numerical functions, and Diophantine equations. Geometry includes topics on plane geometry, including collinearity and concurrence, circle, triangle, and quadrilaterals. The classes will be conducted by Mr. Suhaimi Ramly, the Malaysian national team coach for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). He has been involved in math olympiad since 1998, and was selected to represent the country in the IMO three times in 1999 (Bucharest, Romania), 2000 (Taejon, Korea), and 2001 (Washington DC, USA). He won the OMK twice with perfect score, and was the first Malaysian to win an IMO Bronze Medal in 2000. He is the leader of the Malaysian team to IMO 2009 (Bremen, Germany), 2010 (Astana, Kazakhstan) and 2011 (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and served in the IMO International jury for all three years. He heads the committee that set the OMK contest problems. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, which has one of the world s top math departments. A group of facilitators will help run the course. They are former and current team members of the Malaysia IMO national team. The textbook that will be used throughout the course is Basics of Math Olympiad (Volume 1-4) and MRSM Mathematical Olympiad 2007-2010 by Mr. Suhaimi Ramly. In addition, we will provide daily handouts and problem sets for the students.
REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee is payable on the first day of class. COURSE FEE 1 Session only RM 600.00 2 Sessions RM 800.00 The registration fee covers textbooks, files, handouts, meals, and tuition. A discount of RM100 is given for students who already purchased the textbook. Those who attend part of a session will have to pay a prorated fee. HOW TO REGISTER Step 1 Contact us by phone: 03 4142 0441 or by email at info@ardentedu.com. Alternatively you can register online at http://mopc.ardentedu.com. Let us know which session you d like to participate, and provide your details: full name I/C number school name home address phone number email address. Step 2 Settle the registration fee on the first day of class. You may pay cash or issue a check payable to ARDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS SDN. BHD. Walk-ins are welcome, but we d appreciate if you let us know earlier so we can ensure enough seat and food for everyone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) 1. My kid is interested in this course, but he is still in primary school. Can he/she attend? Yes. 2. Will lodging be provided? No. Please make your own arrangement for lodging and transportation if you are traveling from out of state. 3. Will meals be provided? We will provide three meals (brunch, lunch and tea) every day. Please let us know in advance if you have a specific dietary requirement, and we will do our best to accommodate. 4. What can I expect to achieve after attending this course? Through this course, you ll develop rigorous thinking in mathematics and the ability to prove mathematical statements. You will have a working knowledge of problem solving tools and strategies. You are ready to tackle problems at the national olympiad level, and some easier international olympiad competitions. 5. What is International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) & Olimpiad Matematik Kebangsaan (OMK)? The IMO is the world championship of mathematics for high school students. The IMO is held annually in different cities. The IMO 2012 will take place in Mar del Plata, Argentina. You can get more info at the IMO official website: www.imo-official.org. The OMK is a prestigious mathematical competition in Malaysia, patronized by the Ministry of Education and run by PERSAMA. It is open to all secondary school students from Form 1 to Form 6. The main objective of OMK is to celebrate mathematical excellence among high school students, as well as to select Malaysian representatives to the Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) and the IMO.