compulsory problem
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri ˈprɒbləm/]
nounpl: compulsory problems
problema obrigatório
1. A problem or task that must be completed or solved as a required part of an examination, competition, or assignment
In the mathematics olympiad, students must solve three compulsory problems before attempting the optional ones.
Na olimpíada de matemática, os alunos devem resolver três problemas obrigatórios antes de tentar os opcionais.
2. A mandatory challenge or issue that cannot be avoided or skipped in a given context
Dealing with climate change is a compulsory problem for all nations in the 21st century.
Lidar com a mudança climática é um problema obrigatório para todas as nações no século XXI.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, particularly in mathematics competitions, standardized tests, and academic examinations. It emphasizes the distinction between tasks that students must complete versus those they may choose to attempt, reflecting structured educational methodologies in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
face a compulsory problem
solve the compulsory problems first
overcome a compulsory problem
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