ON MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIADS FOR STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

We consider the role of mathematical Olympiads in the development of students’ creative and professional skills as well as in deepening their knowledge. We describe the features of selection of tasks, motivation to participate in the Olympiads, and the ability of students to solve non-standard problems. We show how to assess the level of complexity of the problems proposed to be solved. We list some problems offered to mathematical Olympiads at university, regional and federal stages, and various methods for their solution proposed by the participants. A conclusion is made that Mathematical Olympiads held in technical colleges and containing, among other things, applied problems, undoubtedly contribute to the development of creative and professional potential of students, which will help future engineers solve technical problems using non-standard methods and approaches.