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Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Esji80(m): 5:42pm On Jul 26, 2015
Some1 shld please direct me to d selection thread.I want to be a participant.Thanks
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by jackpot(f): 6:20pm On Jul 26, 2015
Agnesgrace:
I think the use of latex will be very good...........and will make mathematics more interesting






greetings to you all.....


And to Miss Jackpot..........I hail o
much love, Gracious Agnes!

I hope that you'll be a participant.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 7:56pm On Jul 26, 2015
barackodam:
Am sceptical, though I really wanna participate

you should participate. a thread for screening and selecting participants will soon be created. we ought to have created it but we are giving more time for awareness. check this thread for updates.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 8:07pm On Jul 26, 2015
agentofchange1:


my guy i greet thee

btW: is this not suppose to be on FP ?.

u guys should try do smtin.so dat more folks will be aware. ..

hopefully the 'screening and selection thread' will be placed on FP.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 8:08pm On Jul 26, 2015
naturalwaves:
The questions shouldn't be abstract and should not be set in such a way that those that aren't mathematic major won't be able to attempt it. There are also a lot of basic yet tough questions( much of those should be considered for the quiz so that a wide variety of participants can take part for a reasonable period and not just abscond at the sight of complex advanced mathematics questions.

I love the style that was introduced to the last quiz competition where at a stage, each participant gets a unique question which must be answered within a stipulated time after which the question will be opened to other participants as a bonus. this should be continued.

At a latter and very important stage of the competition, all answers should be sent to a mail address and not posted here in order to avoid dubbing by participants at the nick of time. Last time, there was a funny scenario where some participants started getting the same answer as the the one that was posted by a participant, only for all of them to be wrong. If they were correct, it would have been free points so the email address option comes handy here.

Sometimes, I think network issues should be considered, could get so bad at times thus, the time for submitting answers should be extended a little bit.
#The major downside of an online quiz is that there might be multiple persons behind a moniker or several solvers as participants aren't visible# Still fun though.

Lastly, please, the competition shouldn't take place during work hours. Night time will be the best during workdays.

I want to be a participant.

Brilliant contribution.
your points have been noted and will come in handy, and for the bolded i need to know what others think about it. does anyone have a contrary view?

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Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by dejt4u(m): 8:09pm On Jul 26, 2015
That's da boss!
Richiez:


you should participate. a thread for screening and selecting participants will soon be created. we ought to have created it but we are giving more time for awareness. check this thread for updates.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 8:12pm On Jul 26, 2015
tohero:

So far, So better. However, I feel these two inputs will redefine it towards the best.

1- Organization:
--- Fixed time for posting and answering of questions.
--- measures taken for modifying answers by participants.
--- Level of Questions: In as much as I will love brain teasing mathematics questions, there is still a need to diversify them. But again, we need to take note that it is not a crime if a Statistician fails repeatedly in Computational Mathematics,its not his field. In lieu of this, I recommend Stages for the test questions. From simple Math. Questions to Brain Teasers(Reasoning). Each Stage will cross out questions from Trigonometry to Geometry, Algebra to Statistics. If need be, A tougher stage may cut across Analysis to Computational Mathematics.

In Summary, Each stage should provides a participant an average level of questions and average participation.


2--- Formatting of Questions and Answers. The issue of incorporating mathematical symbols can be alarming! Though, we can use "/=" to represent "not equal to" but can we easily find replicas for binary operations?
I once advised in the CLINIC about learning to imbibe ourself the culture of using LaTeX but no duly response, maybe the people I am talking to are already gurus using LaTeX grin

If Possible, Questions should be posted using LaTeX in form of Images. I hope one day Seun will endeavour to include a plugin on the site to enable us type it directly.


I hope these two points help.

For the Love of Math!

Nice suggestions...and for the bolded, when we select the participants we'll discuss with them and see if they prefer that method.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 8:21pm On Jul 26, 2015
dejt4u:
That's da boss!
math general, you almost clinched the trophy in the last edition. in what capacity would you like to participate this time around? participant or quizmaster?
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 8:24pm On Jul 26, 2015
Tpappie:
I want to be a quiz master

To be a quiz master, you must have been someone who frequents the Nairaland Maths Clinic Thread so that we can be sure we can rely on you. we'll review your contributions on the thread before accepting your proposal. however, if you are recommended by other math gurus, you stand a higher chance, otherwise i think it's wise you let us know the stuff you are made of by joining the participant. If you believe you've met the requirement above, reply with a link of your contribution on the thread..
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Richiez(m): 8:27pm On Jul 26, 2015
Karmanaut:
Would like to participate, although I do not know in what capacity yet.
Should I be a quiz master, judge or contestant?
have you been frequenting this thread? https://www.nairaland.com/1147658/nairaland-mathematics-clinic

if yes is the answer, send a link of your contributions, but if NO is the answer, being a contestant won't be a bad idea.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Nobody: 8:43pm On Jul 26, 2015
Richiez:

have you been frequenting this thread? https://www.nairaland.com/1147658/nairaland-mathematics-clinic

if yes is the answer, send a link of your contributions, but if NO is the answer, being a contestant won't be a bad idea.
Not really; just joined Nairaland recently.
Maybe I'll stick to being a contestant.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by dejt4u(m): 8:55pm On Jul 26, 2015
Richiez:

math general, you almost clinched the trophy in the last edition. in what capacity would you like to participate this time around? participant or quizmaster?
@ d bolded, by His grace, I was the winner of the Season 2 NMQC.. Along with the two very intelligent ladies as the runners up; AmazingAngel and STENON.. So sad that the thread is no more on internet.. Lol

being a quiz master is very tempting but I dont think that I will be very available and I will not want to disappoint you. I am very confident about Agentofchange1 (aka Benbuks), STENON, Alphamaximus, and Naturalwaves (a.k.a Mr Tobi)..

I shall give you all background moral supports I can by His grace..

Thanks for this concept
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by naturalwaves: 10:25pm On Jul 26, 2015
dejt4u:

@ d bolded, by His grace, I was the winner of the Season 2 NMQC.. Along with the two very intelligent ladies as the runners up; AmazingAngel and STENON.. So sad that the thread is no more on internet.. Lol

being a quiz master is very tempting but I dont think that I will be very available and I will not want to disappoint you. I am very confident about Agentofchange1 (aka Benbuks), STENON, Alphamaximus, and Naturalwaves (a.k.a Mr Tobi)..

I shall give you all background moral supports I can by His grace..

Thanks for this concept
I sight you boss. Hope you will be available for the competition? I just hope I will have enough time as well.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Joe82834(m): 7:55am On Jul 27, 2015
Richiez:


you should participate. a thread for screening and selecting participants will soon be created. we ought to have created it but we are giving more time for awareness. check this thread for updates.
i would love to participate aswell
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Joe82834(m): 8:17am On Jul 27, 2015
would love to participate. just seeing this today
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by naturalwaves: 10:08pm On Jul 27, 2015
Richiez:


Brilliant contribution.
your points have been noted and will come in handy, and for the bolded i need to know what others think about it. does anyone have a contrary view?
Okay.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Tunrayo75(f): 9:10pm On Jul 28, 2015
Hi,i'm using my elda sista's acc and i just finished my ordinary education. I would love to be a participant if there's room for me *blink blink*.pretty pleasseee and my name is Opeoluwa.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by dejt4u(m): 9:15pm On Jul 28, 2015
Tunrayo75:
Hi,i'm using my elda sista's acc and i just finished my ordinary education. I would love to be a participant if there's room for me *blink blink*.pretty pleasseee and my name is Opeoluwa.
welcome here opeoluwa.. It's better if u can create ur own account for the competition. It is very simple(do ask ur sister for the guideline).

How good are you in furthermathematics??

I wish you eventually lift the trophy 'cos you ar a fresh blood in d mathematical world..

Cheers!
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by 2muchopoTBdope(m): 1:13am On Aug 01, 2015
I wud like to participate plzzzz.
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by ayodijex(m): 3:53am On Aug 01, 2015
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Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by nonsso: 12:19pm On Aug 01, 2015
please i need answers to these questions ASAP

1: How many different three digit numbers can be formed using the integers occurs twice in a number?

2: A cyclist rode for 30 min at xkm/h and due to a breakdown he had to push the bike for 2hrs at X -5km/hr. if the total distance covered is less than 60km, what is the range of values of X
a) x< 14
b) x< 20
c) x< 29
d) x< 28
Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by 2muchopoTBdope(m): 7:16pm On Aug 01, 2015
nonsso:
please i need answers to these questions ASAP

1: How many different three digit numbers can be formed using the integers occurs twice in a number?

2: A cyclist rode for 30 min at xkm/h and due to a breakdown he had to push the bike for 2hrs at X -5km/hr. if the total distance covered is less than 60km, what is the range of values of X
a) x< 14
b) x< 20
c) x< 29
d) x< 28


The first isn't so clear to me.


2). Speed = Distance / time
Distance = Speed × time
When the cyclist rode(1) we have;

Distance 1 = Xkm/hr × 30mins
Convert 30mins to hour
30mins = 0.5hr
Distance 1 = X. × 0.5
= 0.5Xkm
Distance 2 (When the cyclist pushed the bike)
= (X-5)km/hr × 2hr
= 2(X -5)km
Sum up the distances which becomes less than 60km
0.5X + 2X - 10 < 60
2.5 X < 70
X < 70/2.5
Therefore, X < 28km.

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Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by Geofavor(m): 8:37pm On Aug 01, 2015
Where is the selection thread?
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Re: Nairaland Math Quiz Competition Loading...(suggestions Needed) by faith2ogesco(m): 11:41am On Aug 08, 2015
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