National Gold Medal A-Level Teaching Materials -- Grade 8 Mathematics (General Version)

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi
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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 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 Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series, and is now re-published and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. On this occasion of the re-publication, we extend our sincere gratitude to millions of readers across the country.
The Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (briefly referred to as "Subject Olympiads") are a subject competition activity for primary and secondary school students in China that covers the widest scope, attracts the largest number of participants, and has the greatest influence. Subject Olympiads are derived from and extended 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, and comprehensiveness of Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness. These are precisely the core elements of quality education, which are also essential for future development.
Based on years of in-depth 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—comprising over 200 varieties, including "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools." In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our subject 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 principles and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but exceeding them. Derived from textbooks means referencing the latest [Ministry of Education Curriculum Standards]; exceeding them means closely aligning with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements. This cultivates interest, develops intelligence, and enhances skills.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each book is designed hierarchically based on subject characteristics, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive approach with in-depth, easy-to-understand analyses 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 logical, flexible, and achievable. Emphasizes the ability to generalize from specific examples and apply knowledge to different contexts; encourages multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches; focuses on training thinking skills without resorting to rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Assembles top educators and competition highlights. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited distinguished professors, elite senior teachers, subject leaders, and renowned Olympic medal coaches to contribute.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Golden Medal Olympiads Introductory Textbook (ABC Edition): Includes 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 lower-grade textbooks, with 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Illustrated and fun, designed to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Golden Medal Olympiads 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, traditional textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to students with special talents. Each book includes key knowledge points, example analyses, thought processes, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Golden Medal Olympiads ABC Edition: 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Provides targeted testing based on the Golden Medal Olympiads Textbook. Each book includes A, B, and C exams, ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students to choose exercises suited to their level.
4. Golden Medal Olympiads 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 Olympiads Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers for full-simulation competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiads Question Compilation: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. A record of the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the achievements of subject education, showcasing the collective wisdom of teachers, and displaying the talents of students across the country.
6. Golden Medal Olympiads 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, biology, and informatics. Selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making them convenient for students to study.
7. Golden Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Solutions (tentative title): 12 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, 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. Each book includes middle school and high school knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analyses, summary of patterns, and mock training sections.
8. Golden Medal Olympiads 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 People's Education Press textbooks, organized by subject and unit. Each book includes key knowledge points and extensions, problem-solving techniques, example interpretations, and pre-competition intensive training sections, suitable for advanced students and pre-competition preparation.
9. Golden Medal Olympiads (Golden Medal Schools) 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. Organizes typical problems, 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, written by subject and chapter.
10. Golden Medal Olympiads 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 Olympiads Classic Problem—Multi-Solution: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics and physics. Selects multi-solution problems from recent Olympiad classics, where problems are solved from different perspectives using various analytical methods, offering high technicality and engagement.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiads 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. Representing the highest level of current Olympiads, it is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.