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Math Written Exam Demo

Below, you can find sample math written exam based on the selected program.
We recommend reading key terms in the Glossary first.

Written Exam Format

Please read the short version below (1 minute).

Exam in 6 steps

  1. Install proctor app.
  2. Start exam on Saturday, February 21 at 09:00 UTC (at ).
  3. Solve problems on paper (120 min).
  4. Get QR code.
  5. Photograph solutions.
  6. Upload and finish.

You need:

  • computer with camera + mic;
  • smartphone with camera;
  • stable internet.

Details

Before the exam
  • You will get two email links: familiarization and exam.
  • Complete all familiarization steps in advance.
  • Practice on the same device and network you will use for the exam.
  • Install Constructor Proctor and verify camera/microphone beforehand.
  • Add the exam to your calendar: Google Calendar or ICS file.
Starting the exam
  • The exam starts on Saturday, February 21 at 09:00 UTC.
  • 09:00 London; 10:00 Venice and Belgrade; 11:00 Nicosia and Kyiv; 12:00 Moscow; 13:00 Yerevan; 14:00 Almaty; 15:00 Bishkek.
  • The exam must be started no later than 09:30 UTC.
  • At start, Constructor Proctor opens and checks your device.
  • After checks, a secure full-screen browser is launched.
During solving
  • You have 120 minutes for solving.
  • You can solve problems in any order.
  • Provide full written solutions on paper in English.
  • Calculators, help from others, generative AI, and tab switching are prohibited.
  • Smartphone use during solving is prohibited.
Uploading solutions
  • After 120 minutes (or when you click finish), you get a QR code.
  • You have 10 minutes for photographing and uploading your solutions.
  • Scan the QR code with your smartphone and open the upload page.
  • Take photos of all solution pages and upload them.
  • Complete the exam in the proctoring app.
Technical requirements
  • Laptop or desktop: Windows 10+ or macOS 11+ (Big Sur).
  • Working camera, microphone, and stable internet (5 Mbit/s).
  • Smartphone with camera, internet, and up-to-date browser.
  • QR code reader app and ability to use it.
  • Linux, Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, and smartphones as main device are not supported.
Full exam regulations

Devices and software

  • Participation in the written exam requires a laptop or desktop computer (with Windows 10+ or macOS 11+ (Big Sur)) equipped with a working camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection (2Mbit/s).
  • A smartphone with a working camera, connected to the internet, with an up-to-date browser is also required. Additionally, you will need a QR code reader app and the ability to use it.
  • Detailed computer requirements:
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    • Operating system: Windows 10+ or macOS 11+ (Big Sur). Windows S mode, Chromebooks, Linux, iPads, tablets, and smartphones are not supported.
    • Hardware: 1 GB of disk space (for the proctoring application and cache), 2 GB of RAM, and a 2.0GHz CPU.
    • Internet connection: 2Mbit/s for both download and upload.
    • A working camera (external is acceptable) and a microphone with up-to-date drivers (released within the last 5 years).
  • The Constructor Proctor proctoring system requires prior installation of the application.
  • Learner guide for Windows: Constructor Proctor Learner Guide and for MacOS: Constructor Proctor Learner Guide .
  • Detailed installation instructions:
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    • Windows
      • Open the learner guide at Constructor Proctor Learner Guide .
      • Open the downloaded file once the download completes.
      • The Constructor Proctor Desktop Application will complete a brief install and will launch automatically.
      • If you've used Constructor Proctor before, it will launch automatically, downloading and installing any necessary updates before beginning the System Check.
    • Mac
      • Open the learner guide at Constructor Proctor Learner Guide .
      • Open the downloaded file once the download completes.
      • In the opened window, drag the Constructor Proctor application into the Applications folder.
      • Open the Applications folder and run the Constructor Proctor application.
      • The Constructor Proctor Desktop Application will complete a brief install and will launch automatically.
      • If you've used Constructor Proctor before, it will launch automatically, downloading and installing any necessary updates before beginning the System Check.

Problems and Solutions

  • You can see examples of exam problems below.
  • The problems will be provided in English.
  • Detailed solutions must be provided, written on paper in English.
  • Correct answers without explanations will receive 0 marks.
  • Partial marks will be awarded for incomplete solutions or minor mistakes.
  • Proper drawings for geometry problems are highly recommended.
  • It is not necessary to solve all problems to pass, but try to solve as many as possible.
  • The problems can be solved in any order.
  • During the exam, you are allowed to use a pen, pencil, and paper.
  • The use of calculators, assistance from others, generative models (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, etc.), or switching between browser tabs is prohibited.
  • If needed, you may request translation assistance for any term or ask a question about a problem via the support chat (the "?" button after each problem).

Exam Stages

  • You will receive an email with two links: one for familiarizing yourself with the interface, and one for the exam.
  • It is strongly recommended that you go through all the exam steps using the familiarization link, in order to set up and configure the application in advance and ensure that there are no technical issues with your equipment.
  • The exam link can be opened in advance, but the exam can only be started on Saturday, February 21 at 09:00 UTC (09:00 London; 10:00 Venice, Belgrade; 11:00 Nicosia, Kyiv; 12:00 Moscow; 13:00 Yerevan; 14:00 Almaty; 15:00 Bishkek). Add the event to your calendar or download the ICS file
  • The exam must be started no later than 09:30 UTC.
  • After the exam begins, you will be directed to the launch page for the Constructor Proctor proctoring application.
  • After launching the Constructor Proctor application, it will check your device for a working camera, microphone, absence of a second monitor, internet connection, etc.
  • The application will then take your photo.
  • After all checks are completed, a secure browser displaying the exam conditions will be launched. The browser will operate in full-screen mode and can only be minimized after the exam is finished. Switching between tabs, navigating to other pages, and taking screenshots is prohibited.
  • Using a smartphone during the problem-solving phase is prohibited.
  • Examples of problems can be viewed below. The problem interface will be identical to the testing interface.
  • After the 120 minutes allotted for recording your solutions (or after clicking the "finish" button), you will receive a QR code with a link to the solution upload page.
  • Next, you will need to scan the QR code with your smartphone, open the solution upload page, take photos of all your solutions, and upload them.
  • After that, complete the exam within the proctoring application.
  • In the event of technical issues, loss of internet connection, etc., you will need to reopen the exam link and restart the proctoring application.

Mathematics Glossary to Prepare for TLF Written Exam

Glossary
Absolute Value
The non-negative value of a number without regard to its sign.
Acute angle
An angle whose measure is strictly between 0° and 90°.
Angle
A figure formed by two lines or line segments, measured in degrees.
Angle Bisector
A line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.
Arbitrary Values
Values chosen for substitution by judgment and not following a specific pattern or rule.
Arithmetic Sequence
A sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant. This difference is called the common difference.
Bounded
A set is called bounded if all of its points are within a certain (finite) distance of each other.
Circumference
The distance around the boundary of a circle.
Coefficient
A number used to multiply a variable, indicated in front of the variable.
Commutative
An operation in which changing the order of the operands does not change the result (e.g., a + b = b + a).
Composite Figure
A shape or figure made up of smaller, simpler shapes.
Composite Function
A function that is formed when one function is applied to the result of another function.
Contradiction
A type of proof that establishes the truth of a statement by assuming the opposite and showing an impossibility.
Decimal Representation
The expression of a number in base-10 numeral system.
Diameter
The length of a straight line segment that extends through the center of a circle and ends at the circumference.
Domain
The set of x-values that are inputs to a function.
Equilateral
A triangle with three equal sides.
Exact Form
A representation of a number that uses radicals, fractions, or constants like pi, without approximating or rounding.
Expansion
The process of multiplying to remove brackets from an expression.
Exponent
A power to which a number is raised.
Factorial
n! is the product of all integers between 1 and n.
Factorise
To express a mathematical expression as a product of its factors.
Fraction
A number that represents a part of a whole, expressed as a quotient.
Greatest Common Factor of two or more numbers
The largest number that divides two or more integer numbers exactly.
Incircle
A circle inscribed within a triangle, tangent to all its sides.
Integers
All whole numbers, both positive and negative.
Interior Angle
An angle inside a polygon.
Irrational Number
A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.
Isosceles
A triangle with two equal sides called legs. The side that is not equal is called the base.
Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers
The smallest positive integer that is divisible by all the numbers in question.
Line Segment
A part of a line with two endpoints.
Linear Equations
Equations that form a straight line when graphed, where the highest power is 1.
Logarithm
The exponent by which a base number must be raised to get a given number. For example, log₂(8) = 3 because 2³ = 8.
Magnitude
The size or length of a vector.
Maximum
The highest value in a dataset.
Median (in geometry)
A line segment joining a vertex of a triangle to the midpoint of the opposite side.
Midpoint
The point that divides a line segment into two equal parts.
Minimum
The lowest value in a dataset.
Mode
The most frequently occurring number in a dataset.
Obtuse
An angle measuring between 90° and 180°.
Origin
The point (0,0) where the x and y axes intersect.
Outlier
A data point that significantly differs from other values in a dataset.
Parameters
Constants or variables in a function that define its specific form but not its general nature.
Perimeter
The sum of all sides of a polygon.
Polygon
A closed figure with three or more straight sides.
Power
A number raised to an exponent.
Proof by Induction
A proof method in which each step is justified based on a base case and an induction step.
Quadratic Expressions
Expressions where the highest power is 2.
Quadrilateral
A polygon with four sides and four angles.
Quotient
The result of division.
Range
The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.
Ratio
A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.
Regular polygon
A polygon with all sides and angles equal.
Right Angle
An angle of 90°.
Roots of a Polynomial
Values of the variable that satisfy the equation when the polynomial is set to zero.
Scale Factor
The number by which an object is enlarged or reduced.
Scalene
A triangle in which all three sides (and all three angles) are different in length and measure.
Sequence
An ordered list of numbers following a particular pattern.
Slope
A measure of the steepness of a line, usually expressed as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change (rise over run).
Substitution
Replacing a value for a variable.
Subtended
An angle or arc is said to be subtended when it is formed or defined by lines or segments drawn from its endpoints to a point.
Superimpose
To place one object on top of another.
Surd
A number in root or radical form.
System of Inequalities
A set of two or more inequalities with the same variables.
Tangent
A line that touches a circle at exactly one point.
Variable
A quantity that can change in value.
Vertex
The point where two or more edges meet in a polygon.
X-Intercept
The point where a line crosses the x-axis.
Y-Intercept
The point where a line crosses the y-axis.

Math Written Exam for the 4-year program

Question 1. A globe is divided by 17 parallels and 24 meridians. How many regions is the surface of the globe divided into?

A meridian is an arc connecting the North Pole to the South Pole. A parallel is a circle parallel to the equator (the equator itself is also considered a parallel).

Question 2. Prove that in the product $(1 - x + x^2 - x^3 + \dots - x^{99} + x^{100})(1 + x + x^2 + \dots + x^{100})$, all terms with odd powers of $x$ cancel out after expanding and combining like terms.

Question 3. The angle bisector of the base angle of an isosceles triangle forms a $75^\circ$ angle with the opposite side. Determine the angles of the triangle.

Question 4. Factorise:
a) $x^2y - x^2 - xy + x^3$;
b) $28x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1$;
c) $24a^6 + 10a^3b + b^2$.

Question 5. Around the edge of a circular rotating table, 30 teacups were placed at equal intervals. The March Hare and Dormouse sat at the table and started drinking tea from two cups (not necessarily adjacent). Once they finished their tea, the Hare rotated the table so that a full teacup was again placed in front of each of them. It is known that for the initial position of the Hare and the Dormouse, a rotating sequence exists such that finally all tea was consumed. Prove that for this initial position of the Hare and the Dormouse, the Hare can rotate the table so that his new cup is every other one from the previous one, they would still manage to drink all the tea (i.e., both cups would always be full).

Question 6. On the median $BM$ of triangle $\Delta ABC$, a point $E$ is chosen such that $\angle CEM = \angle ABM$. Prove that segment $EC$ is equal to one of the sides of the triangle.

Question 7. There are $N$ people standing in a row, each of whom is either a liar or a knight. Knights always tell the truth, and liars always lie. The first person said: "All of us are liars." The second person said: "At least half of us are liars." The third person said: "At least one-third of us are liars," and so on. The last person said: "At least $\dfrac{1}{N}$ of us are liars."
For which values of $N$ is such a situation possible?

Question 8. Alice and Bob are playing a game on a 7 × 7 board. They take turns placing numbers from 1 to 7 into the cells of the board so that no number repeats in any row or column. Alice goes first. The player who cannot make a move loses.

Who can guarantee a win regardless of how their opponent plays?

Math Written Exam for the 3-year program

Question 1. Alice has a mobile phone, the battery of which lasts for 6 hours in talk mode or 210 hours in standby mode. When Alice got on the train, the phone was fully charged, and the phone's battery died when she got off the train. How long did Alice travel on the train, given that she was talking on the phone for exactly half of the trip?

Question 2. Factorise:
a) $x^2y - x^2 - xy + x^3$;
b) $28x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1$;
c) $24a^6 + 10a^3b + b^2$.

Question 3. On the coordinate plane $xOy$, plot all the points whose coordinates satisfy the equation $y - |y| = x - |x|$.

Question 4. Each term in the sequence, starting from the second, is obtained by adding the sum of the digits of the previous number to the previous number itself. The first term of the sequence is 1. Will the number 123456 appear in the sequence?

Question 5. In triangle $ABC$, the median $BM$ is drawn. The incircle of triangle $AMB$ touches side $AB$ at point $N$, while the incircle of triangle $BMC$ touches side $BC$ at point $K$. A point $P$ is chosen such that quadrilateral $MNPK$ forms a parallelogram. Prove that $P$ lies on the angle bisector of $\angle ABC$.

Question 6. Find the total number of six-digit natural numbers which include both the sequence "123" and the sequence "31" (which may overlap) in their decimal representation.

Question 7. There are $N$ people standing in a row, each of whom is either a liar or a knight. Knights always tell the truth, and liars always lie. The first person said: "All of us are liars." The second person said: "At least half of us are liars." The third person said: "At least one-third of us are liars," and so on. The last person said: "At least $\dfrac{1}{N}$ of us are liars."
For which values of $N$ is such a situation possible?

Question 8. Alice and Bob are playing a game on a 7 × 7 board. They take turns placing numbers from 1 to 7 into the cells of the board so that no number repeats in any row or column. Alice goes first. The player who cannot make a move loses.

Who can guarantee a win regardless of how their opponent plays?