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#183 – Po-Shen Loh: Mathematics, Math Olympiad, Combinatorics & Contact Tracing

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Mathematics through Problem-Solving

This chapter focuses on effective strategies for learning mathematics, emphasizing competition problems and daily challenges to enhance problem-solving skills. It highlights the importance of a structured approach to teaching that encourages independent thinking and continuous learning, particularly in the field of combinatorics. The discussion also explores the intersection of math with real-world applications, such as voting theory and computational efficiency.

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