AMTI(ASSOCIATION OF MATHE MATICS ASSOCIATION) -OLYMPIAD

CONTESTS The AMTI is a pioneer organisation in promoting and conducting Maths Talent Tests in India. Last year (43rd TC Data) (in the 43rd National level tests) 54058 students from 332 institutions spread all over India, participated at the screening level; 10% of them insitutionwise were selected for the final test. For the benefit of final level contestants and the chosen few for INMO, special orientation camps were conducted. Merit certificates and prizes were awarded to the deserving students. 35 among them at the Junior and Inter Levels have been sponsored to write the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO 2012). From among them 3 have been selected at the national level. AIM OF THE TESTS To discover and encourage students who have the capacity for original and creative thinking, readiness to attack unfamiliar and non-routine problems exhibiting a general mathematical ability appropriate to their level.

Participants

1 Primary Gauss Contest V and VI Standards 2 Sub Junior Kaprekar Contest VII and VIII Standards 3 Junior Bhaskara Contest IX and X Standards 4 Inter Ramanujan Contest XI and XII Standards 6 Senior Aryabhata Contest Degree Classes in Arts, Science & Technical Colleges

MEDIUM English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil & Telugu. The medium for Senior level is English only.

CHARGES Rs. 50/- per candidate (out of which Rs.5/- will be retained by the institution for all expenses and Rs.45/- to be sent to AMTI.) SYLLABUS The syllabus for Mathematics Olympiad (Regional, National and International) is pre-degree college mathematics. The areas covered are, mainly – a)Algebra, b) Geometry, c) Number theory and d) Graph theory(& combinatorics) Algebra: Polynomials, Solving equations, inequalities and complex numbers. Geometry: Geometry of triangles and circles. (Trigonometric methods, vector methods, complex number methods, transformational geometry methods can also be used to solve problems) Number Theory: Divisibility, Diaphantine equations, congruence relations, prime numbers and elementary results on prime numbers. Graph Theory (& Combinatorics): Counting techniques, pigeon hole principle, principle of inclusion and exclusion, basic graph theory. Problems pertaining to these concepts will be of non-routine type with difficulty level increasing from RMO to INMO to IMO. Further to motivate this type of thinking from Class V onwards questions solvable by the best with clear knowledge of concepts introduced to them applied to problem solving will be set for primary (V & VI), sub-Junior (VII & VIII), Junior (IX & X) and Inter (XI & XII). A glance at the Questions & Solutions of previous years and the books published by the AMTI will facilitate students at all levels to understand the nature of Olympiad examinations. Please see details given in this file for how to get the books, the mode of payment etc. MODE OF EXAMINATION Your institution shall be the centre for your students and the Principal or the Head of Mathematics Department shall be in charge of the proper conduct of the examinations. Every candidate (except the senior level) will take a Preliminary Test.  FOLLOW UP PROGRAMME Cash Awards to the top 3 winners in each level, (1st position Rs.5000/-, 2nd Rs.2500/- and 3rd Rs.1250/-) (T.R. Raghava Sastry Award for the topper in XI Std) Merit Certificates for them and others selected with some cash award for the latter also will be given based on their revealing a reasonable level of mathematical maturity. All the students selected for the Final Level Test will get a certificate and a cash award. Enrichment contact courses are likely to be organized for the promising toppers. Scholarship effective from 2010 onwards. For those who get selected at INMO through AMTI, an adhoc sum of Rs. 10000/-(Rupees Ten thousand ) each will be given. For those who get selected for IMO from them a sum of Rs. 20000/- (RupeesTwenty thousand ) each will be given.

PRELIMINARY TEST: It will consist of objective type questions in multiple choice type and fill in the blanks, each about 50% of the total.   The responses in the preliminary test will be written in the response sheet to be supplied by the AMTI. Preliminary test will be conducted in your institution but evaluated by us, and the top about 10% scorers from each institution in the Preliminary Test will take a final test. Please see this website for results of the preliminary test around the first week of October. FINAL TEST: It will consist of essay type questions. It will be conducted in chosen centres in the respective states and the students appearing for the final tests shall write the test only in the centres allotted by the AMTI. Spcial Note: Entries in the proforma enclosed only will be processed. Last date of receipt here, in our office at Chennai will be 31st July 2012 for entries and DD or cash. The exact registered name of the institution should be incorporated in the application form. There have been instances of names not registered suitably with post offices and banks as our communications were not delivered. It is to be ensured by the applying institution. For final exams. candidates should report only at the centres fixed and no change will be permitted. If for any reason they are unable to do so they will forfeit the chance. No further claim will be entertained. Candidates may report with photo ID cards in the centre for taking the final exam. Results are declared after taking enough care, checking and cross checking only. No claim for change will be entertained. Communications are sent by post or courier well on time. Individual reminders cannot be done by telephone or email except for emergency .  We may decide merit holders by interviews also, if felt necessary. Answered response sheets for the preliminary test and the answer books of the final test are to be dispatched on the same day of the examination and delayed ones will not be evaluated. Senior Level students will take only the final test. For the final test, papers for writing answers will be supplied by AMTI and the cover page may be duly filled. On no account the date and time of the examination be altered by the centres. IN ALL MATTERS THE DECISION OF THE AMTI IS FINAL TIME SCHEDULE Last Date for entries 31-07-2012 Preliminary Test 25-August-2012, (Saturday) 2to4pm Despatch of response sheets 25-08-2012 (same day) Final Test 04-November-2012 (Sunday) 1to4 pm Despatch of Answer Books 04-11-2012 (same day) (only by Speed post) Announcement of Results Around the 25th of December 2012 * Delayed receipted papers and doubtful cases will not be evaluated DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT TO AMTI (a) A self addressed post card of the postal dept. for acknowledgement  (b) The filled in Data Sheet and  (c) A Demand Draft in favour of “The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India” payable at Chennai for the amount to be sent to AMTI (namely Rs. 45 x number of entries). No other form of payment is acceptable from out station Institutions and the amount paid once is not refundable on any account. Entries without the Data Sheet will not be entertained. Local Institutions /persons who contact through representatives may pay in cash against receipt. Materials for Sales (You Can See the Cover Page by Clicking over the Title.) S.No. Book Name approx. wt. in gms. Cost in Rs. 1. The Charm of Problems Solving -  300 Rs.100/- 2. Sample Questions and Solutions - Sub Juniors                 200 Rs.  80/- 3. Gems-Primary 150 Rs.  60/- 4. Development of Mathematical Thinking 100 Rs.  25/- 5. The Wonder world of Kaprekar Numbers 150 Rs.  75/- 6. GEMS from the Mathematics Teacher  250 Rs.  60/- 7. Non-Routine Problems in Mathematics  (with Solutions) 220 Rs.100/- 8. Mathetic Muse 100 Rs.  20/- 9. Creativity of Ramanujan (Primary) 100 Rs.  50/- 10. Creativity of Ramanujan (Middle) 150 Rs.  75/- 11. Innovative Strategies of Teaching Mathematics (Primary) 250 Rs.100/- 12. Triangles 100 Rs.  30/- 13. Mathematics and Magic Square 100 Rs.  60/- 14. Gems-Junior 300 Rs.125/- 15. Gems-Inter 250 Rs.100/- 16. A Treatise on Problems of Maxima and Minima Solved by Algebra 250 Rs.100/-  Note:  Some back volumes of The Mathematics Teacher & Junior Mathematician are available. The availability and cost may be ascertained before sending money and ordering.     Payment in Advance for all these Books by DD as indicated above. (No VPP)   Discount (for Sale of Books only). - 10% for Life Members Add Rs. 5/- Per Book for Postage. Add Courier Charges if Delivery is Expected by Courier. CONTACT- The Secretary, The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India B-19, Vijay Avenue, Old No 37, New No 85, Venkatarangam St., Triplicane, Chennai - 600 005. Phone : 044 - 2844 1523. Email :- support@amtionline.com