National Gold Medal A-Level Entrance Textbook -- Grade 1 Mathematics (General Version)

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 organized 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 Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools," 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 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 creativity, 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 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 Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from all over the country to write and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology—comprising over 200 varieties. 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 writing purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
High: Derived from textbooks but also surpassing them. Derived from textbooks means referencing the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; surpassing textbooks means closely aligning with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing skills.
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.
Innovative: The questions selected are novel, unique, and highly engaging. They gather 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.
Refined: Carefully selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on generalization and cross-application; multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches are emphasized; and emphasis is placed on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
Renowned: A gathering of famous teachers and a collection of famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited distinguished professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, discipline leaders, and renowned Olympiad gold medal coaches to co-author these books.
Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Golden 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. Richly illustrated and educational, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics among pre-school and lower-grade students and guide them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. "Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook" (General Edition), covering 8 primary school textbooks (Chinese and math) and 12 junior high textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English). This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old 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. "Golden Medal Olympiad ABC Edition," with 8 primary school textbooks (Chinese and math) and 12 junior high textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English). Based on the "Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook," this series provides testing for students. It includes A, B, and C test papers, ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted practice.
4. "Golden Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers," with 4 primary school math textbooks and 12 junior high textbooks (math, 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," with 1 primary school math textbook and 4 junior high textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, and English). This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, celebrating the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. "Golden Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions," with 2 primary school math and information technology textbooks and 12 junior high and high school textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, biology, and information technology). 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 Solutions" (tentative title), with 12 junior high and high school textbooks (math, 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. It includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, rule summaries, and mock training.
8. "Golden Medal Olympiad 100 Win Textbook" (Advanced Edition), with 8 primary school textbooks (math and Chinese) and 12 junior high textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English). This book follows the content order of the new Renjiaoban textbooks, organized by subject and unit. It includes sections such as key knowledge points and extension, 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 Schools) Classic Problem Solutions," with 4 primary school math textbooks and 29 junior high and high school textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology). This series follows the content order of Renjiaoban textbooks, organizing typical exercises, junior high and high school exam questions, and difficult questions by subject and chapter in an easy-to-hard sequence.
10. "Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests," with 12 primary school textbooks (math, Chinese, and English), 15 junior high textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology), and 17 high school textbooks (math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology). These test papers follow the content order of Renjiaoban textbooks and are used for unit or weekly testing based on knowledge points.
11. "Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multiple Solutions," with 1 primary school math textbook and 4 junior high and high school textbooks (math and physics). This series selects recent classic Olympiad questions with multiple solutions, where problems are solved from different perspectives and approaches, making them highly skillful and engaging.
12. "International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions," with 5 textbooks covering math, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology. This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and organizes them by year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.