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The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is a prestigious competition featuring talented high school students from around the world, in which competitors solve complicated mathematical problems.

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By explicitly modeling each step of a problem and gradually fading away supports, teachers can give students a clear path to mastering new content.