Chapter 8, High School Mathematics Competition
However, Qin Yuanqing was unaware of all this; his mind was focused on studying the examination questions of the national high school league. In order to solve these problems, he even purchased a set of advanced mathematics textbooks, using them to enhance his understanding. It is precisely for this reason that his mathematical skills improved significantly in such a short period of time
It was also at that time that Qin Yuanqing became aware of the National High School Mathematics Competition
The provincial league will commence on October 25. You should purchase a few copies of the high school mathematics competition questions for study, and I will assist you with the registration process said Wu Wenshan
The next day, the classroom
It is known that others often achieve full marks in mathematics, having participated in math training since the first year of high school, yet Qin Yuanqing managed to catch up in less than a month.
Moreover, my cousin is very considerate and has been thinking about her parents' burden, wanting to start working right after her undergraduate studies. It took several attempts from Qin Yuanqing to persuade her to pursue a master's degree, making her the only graduate student among her peers and the second graduate student in the entire village
Wu Wenshan was constantly paying attention to Qin Yuanqing. He could clearly sense the improvement in Qin Yuanqing's mathematical skills, as his speed in solving problems was increasing. Both in terms of breadth and depth, he had advanced to a new level compared to a month ago
Qin Yuanqing arrived at the bulletin board, and under the dim light, he saw that he ranked third in his scores: Chinese 130, Mathematics 142, English 131, Physics 98, Chemistry 100, Biology 96, with a total score of 697
The two individuals ranked ahead of Qin Yuanqing scored 705 and 702 points respectively, with the one who scored 702 being the remarkable person who memorized the Oxford Dictionary, a seemingly frail body harboring great energy
Learning coins are the exchangeable currency within the system. The acquisition of learning coins is solely dependent on completing tasks or engaging in study. Whether through answering questions or learning new knowledge, one can earn learning coins
Returning to the dormitory, Qin Yuanqing gradually calmed down. He is currently ranked among the top three, but he must not become arrogant. Arrogance leads to complacency, complacency leads to hubris, and hubris leads to regression. This has been a weakness of his in the past
However, Qin Yuanqing understood that such an examination was actually not significant; it only assessed knowledge from a few units, rather than the entirety of high school content. The breadth and depth of this assessment were far from comparable to the college entrance examination.
This gave Wu Wenshan an incredible feeling; he had a sense that perhaps in this provincial league, Qin Yuanqing would achieve the best results, even qualifying for the provincial team to participate in the national league
"Teacher, is it difficult?" Qin Yuanqing asked
The remaining time is spent reading! I explain math problems to my cousin who has just started junior high school. Among her peers, she is the most accomplished, having been admitted to the county's top high school after the entrance exam, and then scoring 600 points on the college entrance examination to enter Fujian Medical University, embarking on a career in clinical medicine
The English abbreviation for the International Mathematical Olympiad is IMO
By extending points to lines and lines to surfaces, Qin Yuanqing's mathematical knowledge was rapidly improving. Whenever he encountered something he did not understand, he would seek advice from Wu Wenshan. However, although Wu Wenshan was a mathematics teacher, there were still some problems he could not solve.
During the second mathematics class, Qin Yuanqing did not pay much attention. He scored 142 in mathematics, with the lost points coming from the last question. This question was somewhat obscure and was related to the previous knowledge, which Qin Yuanqing had forgotten, resulting in an incorrect answer and a deduction of 8 points
Qin Yuanqing returned to the dormitory in a good mood, as today was still part of the holiday. The classrooms were completely dark, without any power.
Qin Yuanqing smiled upon seeing this, as it was his first time achieving such a high score, with the ranking also being the highest, and it was not based on luck like the last final exam
"Teacher, what do I need to prepare?" Qin Yuanqing could not help but ask, as he wanted to give it a try, considering there was still a month left.
On the evening of October 3rd, Qin Yuanqing returned to County No. 1 Middle School by private car, and at that moment, the results of the current grade examination had already been posted on the bulletin board
Of course, the score of 697 at this stage cannot be equated with the score of 697 during the college entrance examination. I hope Qin Yuanqing continues to maintain a good state and strives for further progress!" Chen Runfa looked at Qin Yuanqing with satisfaction and encouraged him.
He possesses this golden finger of a system, but the system does not teach him to reap without sowing; rather, it requires diligent study. Only through hard work can he earn corresponding learning coins, and with these learning coins, he can exchange for what he desires
As soon as school was over, Qin Yuanqing went to the Xinhua Bookstore at the school gate and bought several books on the study of high school mathematics competition problems.
Wu Wenshan also informed him that he had already registered for him. On October 24, he must go to Rongcheng with other students from the school who are participating in the competition, as the provincial league is held in the provincial capital, Rongcheng
In recent days, Chen Runfa has been quite pleased, as a remarkable student has emerged in his class, greatly enhancing the teacher's reputation. When the teachers finished grading the exams and compiled the results, the entire classroom erupted in exclamations upon seeing the rankings
"Qin Yuanqing, are you interested in participating in the National High School Mathematics Competition?" Wu Wenshan inquired
Genius is one percent talent and ninety-nine percent hard work. One percent of talent is important, but ninety-nine percent of hard work is equally important
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Of course, each national team can select a maximum of six members, who will represent Huaxia in the world and participate in the International Mathematical Olympiad. Wu Wenshan stated, "As long as one can win a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad, they can enter Shuyuan University and Yanda University without taking the college entrance examination"
"Is there a provincial team for mathematics? Then is there a national team as well?" Qin Yuanqing asked, as it was the first time he had heard of the concept of a provincial team in mathematics
The class teacher, Mr. Chen, entered with a radiant expression and stood at the podium. Mr. Chen said: "In this month's exam, the student worthy of praise is Qin Yuanqing, who achieved a total score of 697, ranking first in the class and third in the entire grade"
"For you, winning an award is not difficult, but making it to the provincial team is not easy!" said Wu Wenshan. Those who can make it to the provincial team generally score full marks in mathematics exams, and they have been participating in training since high school, tackling problems that are more flexible and delve deeper.
Qin Yuanqing encountered mathematics competition problems and clearly noticed that these problems are significantly deeper than what is typically learned. Even university students would struggle to solve the majority of them.
Okay, thank you, Teacher Wu
Throughout his entire high school career, he received a score of 50 or below on his essays no more than three times, and whenever his essay score exceeded 50, his Chinese language grades were generally similar.
"Teacher Wu, isn't the National High School Mathematics Competition held in September?" Qin Yuanqing asked curiously
It is not easy to make it to the provincial team
Many of them even involve knowledge of advanced mathematics. Qin Yuanqing's previous exam results were not particularly outstanding, and he had no specialized training. A consolation prize is possible, but making it to the provincial team is not easy, unless some kind of miracle occurs
Qin Yuanqing picked up mathematics and continued his review. Having already completed all the coursework for this semester, Qin Yuanqing had long entered the review stage. To get ahead of others, he had to work harder and be more meticulous
The surrounding students were abuzz with discussion, all asking who Qin Yuanqing was. After all, the top twenty rankings had always been quite stable, with the same individuals generally occupying those positions, only shifting slightly in their ranks. This was the first time a stranger had appeared in the top twenty, and not only that, but they had also surged into the top five, securing the third position!
As soon as class was over, Qin Yuanqing was called to the office by the mathematics teacher. This mathematics teacher had a rosy complexion and was somewhat plump, speaking Mandarin with a strong Minnan accent. What impressed Qin Yuanqing the most was not how well he taught, but rather the teacher's sense of humor and distinctive personality
Three days have passed, and it has quickly come to an end
However, for Qin Yuanqing and his fellow senior high school students, it was merely a three-day short holiday. During these three days, Qin Yuanqing did not go anywhere; he stayed at home, reading books and enjoying the stewed duck and stewed chicken that his mother had painstakingly prepared.
The National High School Mathematics Competition is something that Qin Yuanqing has naturally heard of. The Ministry of Education stipulates that those who achieve first-class honors in the National Mathematics Competition during high school are eligible for direct admission to key universities, while those without direct admission can receive additional points in the college entrance examination. Qin Yuanqing participated in mathematics training in his first year of high school, but due to unsatisfactory performance, he gave up at the end of the first semester.
The seven-day National Day holiday has initiated the National Day Golden Week
Even in the mock exam for the school mathematics competition group on October 20, Qin Yuanqing directly achieved the first place, surpassing more than a dozen others
However, it at least indicates that the efforts made over the past month have not been in vain, but rather have yielded significant achievements
The head teacher of the experimental class and * the * book, still envious, wanted to transfer Qin Yuanqing to the experimental class. According to her, better teaching could be obtained in the experimental class, but she was countered by Chen Runfa.
Qin Yuanqing felt somewhat restless with only a few classes left, his mind filled with thoughts of the mathematics competition. Only by winning the first prize in the provincial competition and demonstrating strong capabilities could he possibly enter the provincial team, thus allowing him to participate in the national mathematics competition
Subsequently, the Chinese language exam paper was distributed. Teacher Chen explained each question, and Qin Yuanqing listened attentively, making comparisons one by one. He understood where he had made mistakes on the questions he got wrong. This time, his essay improved somewhat compared to before, reaching a score of 50.
Qin Yuanqing remembers that before his rebirth, there was a peculiar-looking man from Yan University who was quite popular. He was unconventional, and it turned out he was the super academic Wei, who became a sensation online after winning the IMO gold medal
Then, the scores of the top ten students in the class were reported, including their rankings in the grade. For the school, this is a means to highlight the achievers, motivate the other students, and encourage them to strive for further progress in their studies.
Qin Yuanqing, in addition to attending classes every day, dedicates most of his time to mathematics, studying the problems from high school mathematics competitions. He makes progress every day and feels that time is insufficient.
This year is somewhat different, as the Beijing Olympics will be held, and the league has been specifically adjusted to November 15, Wu Wenshan stated
After the establishment of the experimental class, the entire class was reorganized, with the top-performing students being selected for the experimental class. The pressure on these teachers is undoubtedly immense, as the college entrance examination is paramount above all else
This time his score was very stable; even if he were to redo the questions, he would achieve the same score