Скачать или смотреть Bridge Webinar: "Why Math Competition is for Everyone" with Kaleb So

Thank you to all 70+ students who attended today's seminar!
USAMO Qualifier Kaleb So reflects on his experiences with Competition Math and explores lessons that are valuable for all.

Qualifications:
USAMO Qualifier
4x AIME Qualifier
multiple AMC Distinguished Honor Roll
Top 10 Individual Round - Stanford Math Tournament
Top 10 Individual Round - Berkeley Math Tournament
Peer Tutor and Moderator @Sal Khan's Schoolhouse.World
Director and Coach for TKA Math Tournament and Team

Intro & Slideshow Presentation by Kaleb So: (Timestamps)
00:06: Introduction by Aiden as the webinar moderator, setting the stage for the session.
00:13: Introduction of speaker Kaleb, highlighting his extensive experience in math competitions since elementary school, including qualifications for the YIMO and multiple AMCs.
01:36: Kaleb begins his presentation by emphasizing the community aspect of competition math, sharing personal experiences of friendships formed through contests.
02:17: Reflects on the allure of competition math, having been involved since second or third grade, and poses questions about what attracts people to it.
03:00: Explores the broader benefits of competition math beyond individuals, suggesting its relevance to anyone interested in learning and problem-solving.
04:06: Introduces a conceptual image illustrating how competition math skills can integrate with general problem-solving abilities.
05:00: Discusses three key categories of skills gained from competition math: mathematical skills, problem-solving skills, and general cognitive skills.
06:55: Expounds on how competition math exposes participants to topics beyond the traditional school curriculum, including number theory, combinatorics, and algebraic applications in geometry.
08:02: Highlights Terence Tao's perspective on the distinction between competition math and academic mathematics, noting the structured nature of competition problems.
09:47: Emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills derived from competition math, referencing George Pólya's book "How to Solve It" and its applicability beyond mathematics.
11:17: Discusses the skill of pattern recognition, using examples such as Bongard problems to illustrate its abstraction and application.
12:40: Explores the broader utility of pattern recognition skills in modern intellectual contexts, referencing David Epstein's book "Range" to illustrate its applicability across various disciplines.
13:56: Introduces general skills learned through competition math, beginning with awareness, emphasizing the importance of problem-awareness and self-awareness in managing emotions and performance.
15:51: Discusses techniques like non-judgmental awareness from "The Inner Game of Tennis" to manage emotions and improve performance consistency.
17:04: Expands on intentionality as a skill learned from competition math, focusing on deliberate problem-solving approaches and organized scratch work.
19:18: Shares personal growth insights in maintaining consistency, describing it as a challenging but essential skill in competition and life, requiring deliberate practice and self-awareness.
21:53: Concludes with advice on building consistent practice routines to enhance performance and achieve long-term goals in competition math, stressing the importance of structured practice and self-reflection.
​​29:20: Kaleb discusses the analogy of competition math being akin to athletes going to the gym, emphasizing skills development even if math competitions aren't a primary interest.

For Q & A Transcript: (25 mins)
Please check out Google Docs for detailed Q & A summary of all questions asked by audience & answered. Thank you!
docs.google.com/document/d/1lzLrevu4mDe4wIBUbER2ZEwPyM4otuORyxTmRL2eEYM/edit