Summary
Awarded every four years to up to four researchers, it highlights breakthroughs that advance mathematical knowledge.
This quiz challenges you to identify past winners and the work that earned them the medal.
Key Points
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The Fields Medal was established in 1936 by mathematician John Fields.
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It is presented at the International Congress of Mathematicians.
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Recipients must be under forty‑five years old at the time of the award.
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The medal celebrates discoveries that have a lasting impact on science and technology.
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The quiz encourages learners to explore the stories behind each laureate.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsFields Medal
the most prestigious award given to mathematicians
Nobel Prize
a famous award for great achievements
International Congress of Mathematicians
a big meeting where mathematicians from around the world share ideas
laureate
a person who has won an important prize
breakthroughs
new ideas that change how we understand something
under forty‑five
you have to be younger than 45 years old
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