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Mathematics

The math track

The language behind every science. Train olympiad problem solving and the statistics and modelling that medicine and neuroscience run on.

What you'll explore

Eight big topics

AlgebraEquations, inequalities and polynomials.
Number theoryDivisibility, primes and modular arithmetic.
CombinatoricsCounting, graphs and clever arguments.
GeometryTriangles, circles and synthetic proofs.
Proof writingHow to write a solution judges trust.
ProbabilityChance, expectation and randomness.
StatisticsMaking sense of data from experiments.
ModellingUsing equations to describe the real world.

Roadmap

From zero to competition level

Start solving

Try Math Kangaroo style problems and past national rounds. Get used to thinking, not memorising.

Months 1–2

Learn the four areas

Algebra, number theory, combinatorics and geometry with Art of Problem Solving books and the MNM study group.

Months 2–8

Write proofs

Practise full written solutions and get feedback from other members.

Ongoing

Compete

Your national olympiad, then team contests like Purple Comet, and aim for the IMO or EGMO.

Season

Apply it

Use statistics and modelling in MNM research projects with the medicine and neuroscience tracks.

Ongoing

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