National Gold Medal A-Level Contest Question Compilation. Junior High School Mathematics

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary schools (briefly referred to as the subject Olympiad) is one of the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competitions for primary and secondary school students in China. The subject Olympiad draws inspiration from and extends the concept of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential subject competitions for secondary school students, which attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the Olympiad's strong emphasis on innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and the cultivation of students' exploration skills and the inspiration of their innovative awareness. These are precisely the core elements of quality education, which are also essential for future development. Based on years of careful study of this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from all over the country to compile and publish a series of Olympiad reading materials titled "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" covering seven subjects—mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information science—with over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, we are considered the most influential in the industry both domestically and internationally, and are highly favored by primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from the curriculum but exceeding it. Derived from the curriculum means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding the curriculum means it is closely aligned 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 well-structured. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The questions selected are novel, unique, and engaging. They compile the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both domestically and internationally, representing the highest level of current Olympiad standards and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Selective: Carefully chosen examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible yet achievable. The focus is on generalization and cross-application; multiple solutions, variations, and extensions of a single problem are emphasized. It prioritizes the training of thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and collected from prestigious competitions. The Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited distinguished professors from renowned universities, elite teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to co-author these books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition): For pre-school and lower grades, with 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 lower-grade textbooks, plus 2 ABC editions. Illustrated and entertaining, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics among young children and guide them into the magical world of math.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition): 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and math, and 12 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, traditional textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to students with special talents. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Editions: 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and math, and 12 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These test students based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook. The books are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose targeted practice.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Practice Tests: 4 volumes for primary school math, and 12 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These are part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook series, serving as comprehensive training materials for simulated competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 volume for primary school math, and 4 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, and English. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, celebrating the achievements of subject education, showcasing the collective wisdom of teachers, and displaying the talents of students nationwide.
6. Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions: 2 volumes for primary school math and informatics, and 12 volumes for junior high and high school math, 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. Gold Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions (tentative title): 12 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the past five years' middle school and high school exam papers from 10 key education provinces in China, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. It includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and simulated training.
8. Gold Medal Olympiad Advanced Textbook (Enhanced Edition): 8 volumes for primary school math and Chinese, and 12 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the order of the new textbook content of the People's Education Press, organized by subject and unit. It includes sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving techniques, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for pre-competition training and students with strong academic abilities, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Question Solutions: 4 volumes for primary school math, and 29 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series selects typical exercises, middle school and high school exam questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, organized by chapter.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 volumes for primary school math, Chinese, and English, 15 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 volumes for high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These test papers are organized by knowledge point and unit or weekly, following the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks.
11. Gold Medal Olympiad Classic One-Question-Multiple-Solutions: 1 volume for primary school math, and 4 volumes for junior high and high school math and physics. This series selects typical one-question-multiple-solution problems from recent Olympiads, where problems are solved from different perspectives and through multiple approaches, offering a high level of technique and fun.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes for math, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. These books represent the highest level of current Olympiad standards and are considered the epitome of Olympiad books.