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Grade 8 Gauss Math Competition Categorized: Geometry This document consists of a collection of problems that appeared in the Grade 8 Gauss Contests from 2001 to 2010. All the problems are original one found from CEMC’s website, where the solutions to these problems, along with other information, are provided. This document is created by Jian Kang (MathEasy123.wordpress.com), who collected these contest problems and put them into categories solely for study and teaching purposes. The standard of categorization employed is by no means the only way there is, as problems are often comprehensive. One is encouraged to come up with his or her own version of categorization.
Geometry Categorized here are geometry questions. These questions usually weigh more than one quarter of the total possible 150 marks in each of the past contests.
Contest Problems
Angle Problems These questions test one’s knowledge of angles. It’s crucial to know the fact that the sum of all three angles in a triangle is 180 degrees. Other knowledge such as the relationship of the angles created by parallel lines and intersecting lines is also very important. 2008, Q3
2009, Q4
2003, Q5
Q2004, Q5
2005, Q7
2006, Q9
2010, Q10
2007, Q12
2008, Q13
2003, Q13
2005, Q13
2002, Q14
2001, Q16
2010, Q21
2001, Q21
2004, Q23
Length and Perimeter Problems This subcategory of questions requires the test participant to find the length of a line segment or a curve (the latter is very rare in this level of competition), or the perimeter of a certain shape. There are also problems that emphasizes on the relationship between area and perimeter, where several formulas must be memorized. These questions may also be categorized here. 2008, Q2
2010, Q5
2004, Q6
2002, Q10
2009, Q11
2007, Q16
2006, Q16
2003, Q17
2006, Q18
2001, Q18
2010, Q20
2005, Q20
2004, Q20
2002, Q21
2009, Q23
2006, Q23
2005, Q23
2001, Q24
2009, Q24
Area Problems This subcategory consists of problems that require one to find the area of a certain shape. These questions are usually the more challenging ones in the contest. Careful inspection is often critical here. 2001, Q6
2005, Q11
2003, Q12
2006, Q12
2001, Q14
2009, Q15
2010, Q16
2003, Q19
2009, Q19
2008, Q20
2007, Q21
2005, Q21
2007, Q22
2002, Q22
2002, Q23
2008, Q23
2010, Q24
2003, Q24
2007, Q25
3D Objects, Volume and Surface Area Categorized here are questions involving 3D objects and requiring one to find the surface area and/or volumes. 2005, Q3
2007, Q5
2002, Q7
2006, Q7
2009, Q8
2008, Q11
2003, Q15
2001, Q15
2004, Q15
2008, Q21
2004, Q25