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is considered "handy for BMO1/2" because it addresses the vast difference in skills required for full-length proof-based competitions. It is frequently recommended alongside the A Mathematical Olympiad Companion

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A Mathematical Olympiad Primer is a concise, rigorous, and problem-driven text written by Geoff Smith, a British mathematician and longtime leader of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team. First published in the late 1990s and revised in later editions, it targets high school students aiming for national olympiad selection — particularly the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO) rounds 1 and 2, but its content applies to any national or regional olympiad (e.g., AMC/AIME in the US). is considered "handy for BMO1/2" because it addresses