Nearly 400 students from Burgas region competed in the 35th Autumn Mathematics Tournament "Chernorizets Hrabar" on 8 November.
Students from grades 2 to 12 take part. The problems have an unusual format. Pupils cannot solve them by simply plugging numbers into formulas, and need creativity and original thinking.
The Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences came up with the tournament. It began on 1 November 1992, on the Day of the National Revival Leaders, and has run every year since, for more than three decades. It is one of the best established maths contests in Bulgaria, and competition grows every year.
In Burgas region, the non-profit association "Education and Technologies" coordinates the tournament. It supports young maths talents, gives them a chance to shine and wants to spark more interest in science and education in the region.
The top contestants will receive awards for persistence, spirit and effort at a ceremony on Sunday, 15 November, at 10:00 in the "Georgi Baev" hall of the Morsko Kazino Cultural Centre.