[oclug] [OT]R.S. of Chemistry Prize

[Ross Jordan]

It would seem miden, on Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 03:42:16PM -0400, wrote:
> Maths enthusiasts are being challenged to answer a sample question from
> Chinese university entrance tests.
> 
> The tests are set for prospective science undergraduates. 
> 
> The UK's Royal Society of Chemistry is offering a ??500 prize to one
> lucky but bright person who answers the question below correctly.
> 
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/6589301.stm
> 
> How does this compare with Canadian entry standards?

At Waterloo, the results of high school mathematics competitions
(Descartes, Fermat, Pascal etc.) are used to normalize the marks at high
school and strong showing in these contests can qualify one for
scholarships etc.

-Ross