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Math Competition Problem Writing ServiceWith many difficulty levels, and problems covering all topics in the high school mathematics curriculum. Experienced problem writer has written problems for various local and state competitions. |
Creative And Challenging Math Problems For CompetitionsDoug Twitchell, the creator of such educational websites as The Problem Site, Tile Puzzler, and Fifteen Minutes Of Fiction, has been involved in mathematics competitions since childhood, and has continued his involvement over the years as a problem writer and proofreader.Twitchell is a former competitor and award winner in a variety of state and national math competitions. He has won awards and recognition in leagues such as MAML, NEML, ASMA, NEAML, and in 1986 ranked in the top 150 nationally in the prestigious William Lowell Putnam exam. In the past two decades, Twitchell has proofread problems for the Maine Association of Math Leagues, as well as writing problems for the Maine State Math Meet, the Maine Algebra and Geometry League, as well as leagues in other states. Writing And ProofingTwitchell's problems are carefully crafted and written, with diagrams where appropriate, all cleanly formatted for printing. Each problem is proofed to guarrantee both accuracy and clarity. Proofing is done by a high school math teacher and math team coach, and the proofing cost is included.Problems are written and submitted using Microsoft Word 2007. The client is responsible for formatting the documents to include appropriate league instructions, logos, or other features. Other formats may be available at additional cost. Difficulty LevelsWhen problems are proofread, the proofreader assigns to each problem a difficulty level from one to four*. Level One problems typically are quite accessible to any student is familar with the topic of the problem. These are considered to be "confidence builders". Level Two problems are more difficult, but still accessible to the majority of students. Level Three problems are a good challenge for well rounded students. Level Four problems are designed to distinguish between very good and exceptional students.PricingPricing depends on the number of problems, as well as the number of problems at each difficulty level. Rush jobs are typically more expensive, so be sure to make arrangements several months in advance. Click the Contact link to send an email explaining your competition needs. We will respond within 48 hours to email inquiries. You may also initiate contact by telephone.* Note For Pre-2008 Clients: The terminology for difficulty levels has changed this year. Contracts for the coming year should be updated as follows:
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