Kick Off Meeting Flashcards

1

What is a conjecture?

Synonym for theorem
A false mathematical statement.
An unprovable mathematical statement.
A mathematical statement that seems true but hasn't been proven.

2

Is there a monster behind you?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

3

What is the next character in the sequence?

E
F
N
O

4

This is a trick question think carefully.

8
6
9
12

5

What is the radius of the circle?

\frac{5\sqrt{2}}{2}
5\sqrt{2}
5
\frac{5\sqrt{2}}{4}

6

What is NOT a topic that will be needed for Math Competitions?

Calculus
Combinatorics
Number Theory
Geometry

7

is the statement, π = 3.14, true or false?

True
False

8

Which competition is hosted by our school?

CIMC
Math Counts
MAO
Kangaroo

9

Who is known as the "Father of Geometry"?

Issac Newton
Archimedes
Carl Gauss
Euclid

10

What is not a problem-solving strategy?

Apply all concepts you know to the problem
Induction
Wishful thinking
Make the problem easier

11

Every Theorem must be proven rigorously.

False
True

12

What is the value of x?

\pm\sqrt{3}
-2
\pm1
1

13

What does CEMC stand for?

Creative Equations and Mathematical Conjectures
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing
Computer Electrical Mathematics Competition
Center for Extreme Math Challenges

14

What is the best way to improve at Math Contests

Memorizating formulas and facts
Procrastinate and study the night before the competition
Solving problems without an approach or strategies.
Regularly practicing math contests and fully understanding concepts

15

Who is this theorem named after?

Euler
Socrates
Pythagoras
Ptolemy

Kick Off Meeting

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Kick Off Meeting

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