AoPS Wiki:Discussion
Things to do
The Inequalities need skeleton pages set up. Can someone help my math parsing on the Power mean inequality? It is really messing up.
-PenguinIntegral
The Polynomials page needs a skeleton too...
-chess64
What does everyone think of me using AIME problems to illistrate mathematical concepts like completing the square?
Hey, I'm not sure exactly how to format this page...but I edited the completing the square page somewhat (btw there are some Latex problems that someone (not me) needs to fix), anyone else have feedback?
I like your idea of using sample problems, but I don't really understand what the sample problem you placed in the Completing the square page has to do with the topic...
-eryaman
Yeah, it probably would have been nice if I explained how the solution uses adding/subtracting to factor, of which completing the square is a special case.
Someone smart should fix that.
Does anyone have ideas for new topics? I think we should split up the wiki like the USAMO problem subjects: Combo and Probability, Algebra and Polynomials, Functions, Inequalities, Geometry, and Number Theory. I think Adeel will basically write up the entire Algebra and NT sections in 5 nanoseconds, because he so good at it, so I'll look into starting a page on counting strategies.
Always use example problems; they really reinforce the material and prepare the reader for using them in a contest setting.
(Ok, I just made that up. But it feels good to start a fad)
-PenguinIntegral
"I think Adeel will basically write up the entire Algebra and NT sections in 5 nanoseconds, because he so good at it..." uh actually no i'm not but i guess i'll work on it
-chess64
Idea: Should the Wiki turn into an "example emporium"? We should wait for an Admin's go-ahead before starting... Also-Should we link to the Needed Pages on the home page?
-IntrepidMath
Insanity is only exceptable within reason. We shouldn't put problems on every page, but as the AoPS books show, examples really help learning.
-PenguinIntegral
