Primary School Mathematical Olympiad Training Guide. Grades 1-2

Author: Zhou Hongxing
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is designed for first and second graders to use for introductory math thinking training, preparing them for systematic thinking training in grades three to six. According to the age characteristics of lower-grade students, the content is arranged from simple to complex. Each section includes examples to clearly explain key knowledge points and problem-solving approaches. To spark students' interest, the book is filled with illustrations and uses a dialogue format to explain examples. This not only makes it easier for parents to use child-friendly language when helping with homework but also helps students understand and follow the content, aiding their comprehension of key concepts. It allows children to early grasp numbers and mathematics, fully unlocking their unparalleled mathematical potential. The book covers a wide range of topics, with rich and diverse content. For example, it includes activities to develop observation skills such as "Finding Patterns," "Finding Friends," and "Test Your Eyesight"; exercises to enhance spatial imagination like "Counting Shapes," "Counting Dots," and "Finding Positions"; hands-on activities to foster practical skills such as cutting, assembling, folding, and drawing; and problems to improve calculation abilities, including "Smart Calculations," "Filling in Symbols," and "Representing Numbers with Shapes." There are also games that children enjoy. This approach allows children to learn through play, achieving the goal of "teaching through fun" and cultivating interest in mathematics, ultimately training their thinking skills. The book also includes periodic tests, comprehensive exercises, and competition papers. Through these exercises, students' true abilities can be assessed, and their horizons broadened. With such a solid foundation in introductory teaching, they will be better prepared to learn the content for grades three to six, becoming little math enthusiasts.