What to reward?
Leandro Boonzaaier asks us to question what is rewarded within our academic systems and critically reflect on the metrics that we use to evaluate ourselves.
“When you lose, do not lose the lesson”
Mariam Salie provides a personal reflection on her early experiences with mathematics and collaboration and shares her insight of the value of collaboration.
Collaboration in Mathematics Olympiads
Dirk Basson emphasizes that even though mathematics Olympiads are competitions, preparation often involves teamwork and that this social aspect of the competition makes the experience of participating enjoyable.
The problem is not competition, but the competitors
Karin Brand shares her personal reflections on the sources of competition and how competition can be of value.
