National Gold Medal A-Level Competition Textbook. Grade 3. Mathematics

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The "Olympic Subject Competitions for Primary and Secondary Schools" series consists of over 200 varieties, including textbook series, introductory textbooks, practice papers, mock exam papers, intensive textbooks, classic problem-solving series, weekly tests, question compilations, and multi-solution series. This series is compiled by the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads and is a research outcome of the Beijing Step-by-Step Quality Education Research Institute. Since its publication by the Olympic Press, it has stood out uniquely and is deeply loved by teachers, parents, and students. After significant revisions, re-editions, or complete rewrites, it has been renamed as "Golden Medal Olympiad" and "Golden Medal School" series and is now re-published and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. On this occasion of the re-publication, sincere thanks are extended to millions of readers across the country. Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (abbreviated as "Subject Olympiads") are the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competition activities for primary and secondary school students in China. Subject Olympiads are inspired by and derived from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential middle school subject competitions that attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the strong innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness of Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness—qualities that are precisely at the core of quality education. This is also what future development requires. Based on years of careful research on this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from all over the country to compile and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology, totaling over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, they are considered the most influential among peers both domestically and internationally and hold the greatest charm in the hearts of primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiad" and "Golden Medal School" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but higher than textbooks. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while being higher than textbooks means it closely aligns with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing skills.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally rational. Each book is designed with discipline-specific layers, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step principle, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: Features novel and engaging question types. It collects the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both domestically and internationally, representing the highest level of current Olympiads and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Refined: Selects exemplary problems that are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. Emphasizes the ability to generalize from specific examples and apply knowledge to different contexts; focuses on multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to problems; and prioritizes the training of thinking skills without resorting to rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Assembles top educators and highlights famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited distinguished professors from prestigious universities, elite teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and renowned Olympic medal coaches to contribute to the series.
6. Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Golden Medal Olympiad Introductory Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition): Includes 2 pre-school textbooks, 2 textbooks for lower grades, and 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Illustrated with images and engaging content, aimed at cultivating interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition): 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to students with special talents. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Golden Medal Olympiad ABC Editions: 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Provides testing based on the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook. The book includes three types of papers (A, B, C) ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted practice.
4. Golden Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers: 4 volumes for primary school mathematics and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, and English. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, praising the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. Golden Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions: 2 volumes for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making it very convenient for students to study.
7. Golden Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions (tentative title): 12 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers of 10 key education provinces in the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. The book is divided into sections such as junior high and high school knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. Golden Medal Olympiad 100-Victory Textbook (Advanced Edition): 8 volumes for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the content order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, this book is compiled by subject and unit. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for pre-competition training and students with surplus learning capacity, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden Medal School) Classic Problem Solutions: 4 volumes for primary school mathematics and 29 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series is compiled according to the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, categorizing typical problems, junior high and high school exam questions, and difficult problems in order of difficulty.
10. Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 volumes for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 volumes for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These test papers are based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and are organized by knowledge point or weekly for testing purposes.
11. Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multiple Solutions: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects recent classic Olympiad problems with multiple solutions, where "multiple solutions" refers to solving problems from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.