Competition math problems look impossible at first glance. You stare at a number theory question or a geometry puzzle and wonder where to even start. But here’s what separates top performers from ever…
You’re staring at a SASMO problem that asks how many ways you can arrange five books on a shelf, or how many different routes exist from point A to point B. Your first instinct might be to start listi…
Math olympiad preparation can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at a problem that looks nothing like what you’ve seen in school. The gap between classroom math and competition math is real, and br…
Geometry questions make up nearly 40% of every SASMO paper. Yet most students spend their prep time scattered across dozens of random topics instead of mastering the core theorems that actually show u…
The SASMO competition clock doesn’t care how smart you are. It ticks at the same speed for every student in the room. The difference between a good score and a great one often comes down to how well y…
Geometry questions make or break your SASMO score. While algebra and number theory get plenty of attention, geometry separates medal winners from the rest. The problems test spatial reasoning, proof c…
Most students preparing for SASMO or other math olympiads spend hours practicing geometry and algebra. But here’s what many miss: number theory questions often separate the medal winners from everyone…