National Gold Medal A-Level Teaching Materials -- Grade 3 Chinese (General Version)

Author: Jin Xin, 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 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.
Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (referred to 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 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, 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. 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 purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
High: Derived from textbooks but also higher than textbooks. Derived from textbooks means referencing the latest [Curriculum Standards] of the Ministry of Education; higher than textbooks means closely aligning with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
Accurate: Scientifically accurate, with a well-structured design. Each book is designed based on the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
New: The book 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, reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform and innovative ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
Refined: Selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on generalizing from one example to many, and on multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches. It emphasizes training thinking skills without resorting to rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and collected from famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors, distinguished teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympic medal coaches to contribute to the writing.
Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Golden Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition)"—Preschool textbooks (2 volumes), lower-grade textbooks (2 volumes), lower-grade ABC volumes (2 volumes). Richly illustrated and educational, aimed at cultivating interest in mathematics among preschool and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. "Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook" (General Edition)—8 volumes of primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads, while also catering to the needs of 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 Edition"—8 volumes of primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the "Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook," this series provides testing for students. The book is divided into three types of papers (A, B, C), ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. "Golden Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers"—4 volumes of primary school mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the "Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook" series, these are comprehensive training papers for full-simulation competitions.
5. "Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilation"—1 volume of primary school mathematics, and 4 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions in recent five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, praising the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of primary and secondary school students nationwide.
6. "Golden Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions"—2 volumes of primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes of 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 of 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 country over the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point, and providing detailed answers. The book is divided into sections such as middle school and high school knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of rules, and mock training.
8. "Golden Medal Olympiad 100-Victory Textbook" (Advanced Edition)—8 volumes of primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the content order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, organized 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 Schools) Classic Problem Solutions"—4 volumes of primary school mathematics, and 29 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, organizes typical exercises, middle school questions, high school questions, and difficult questions by subject and chapter, carefully selected and written in order of increasing difficulty.
10. "Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests"—12 volumes of primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 volumes of high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, organizing tests by knowledge point and unit or weekly for testing purposes.
11. "Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multiple Solutions"—1 volume of primary school mathematics, and 4 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects recent classic Olympiad problems with multiple solutions, where "multiple solutions" refer to solving problems from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. "International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions"—5 volumes of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and categorizes them by year, providing detailed answers. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.