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I am taking part in a Math Olympiad style test at my school in a few weeks. This test is mainly problem solving based and tests you on topics such as counting techniques, algebra, geometry as well as some miscellaneous topics.

So, I was wondering whether there are any key problem solving tactics to help me solve the questions while at the same time, increasing my efficiency.

I understand that people have asked a question like this before, however, I am asking for some specific techniques to support me problem solving.

Thank you :)

anonymous
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    I think this is a duplicate of at least the following question: http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/1112209/math-competition-math-olympiad, but possibly also of this one: http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/443117/preparing-for-mathematics-olympiad – Hrodelbert Apr 15 '15 at 09:02
  • I can see that they are a bit similar however, I am asking for some specific techniques not help in general for preparation. – anonymous Apr 15 '15 at 09:09
  • The first question I mentioned also asks for specific techniques – Hrodelbert Apr 15 '15 at 09:13

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Perhaps this book is helpful for finding good strategies:

Arthur Engel - Problem-Solving Strategies

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