Exam Prodigy Tutorial (For Pre-Competition and Pre-Exam Use) -- Third Grade Math

Author: Jin Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The "Olympic Series" for Primary and Secondary School Subjects is divided into over 200 varieties, including textbook series, introductory textbooks, practice papers, mock exam papers, advanced 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 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 "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series, and is now re-published by Jinghua Publishing House. At this re-publication, sincere gratitude is extended to millions of readers across the country.
The Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiad (briefly referred to as "Subject Olympiad") is a 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 the Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness—qualities that are precisely at the core of quality education. This is also the need 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 across 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 Olympiad books, they are considered the most influential in their field both domestically and internationally, and are the most appealing to primary and secondary school teachers and students.
The purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series are as follows:
High: Derived from textbooks but exceeding them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding textbooks means it is closely aligned with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally sound. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and 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 China and abroad, 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.
Refined: Carefully selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible yet achievable. The focus is on generalization and cross-application; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-transformation, and multi-question approaches to problems, with an emphasis 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 renowned university professors, distinguished teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad medal coaches to contribute.
Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Introductory Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition)—2 pre-school textbooks, 2 lower-grade textbooks, and 2 lower-grade ABC editions. Richly illustrated and educational, designed to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition)—8 textbooks on primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks on junior high school mathematics, 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. Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Editions—8 textbooks on primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks on junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These test students based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook. The books are divided into three types of papers (A, B, C), ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers—4 primary school mathematics textbooks and 12 junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English textbooks. Part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers for full-simulation competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation—1 primary school mathematics textbook and 4 junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English textbooks. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, praising the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions—2 primary school mathematics and information technology textbooks, and 12 junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, biology, and information technology textbooks. 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. Exam Master Question Bank (tentative title)—12 textbooks covering 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. It includes sections such as key knowledge point explanations for middle school and high school exams, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. Exam Master Tutorial (Advanced Edition)—8 primary school mathematics and Chinese textbooks, and 12 junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English textbooks. This book follows the order of the new textbook content of the People's Education Press, organized by subject and unit. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extension, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-exam intensive training, providing supplementary knowledge and extension beyond classroom learning.
9. Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Problem Solutions—4 primary school mathematics textbooks and 29 junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology textbooks. This series selects typical exercises, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions according to the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, organizing them from easy to difficult.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests—12 primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English textbooks, 15 junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology textbooks, and 17 high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology textbooks. These test papers follow the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and are used for unit or weekly testing by knowledge points.
11. Gold Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multi-Solution—1 primary school mathematics volume and 4 junior high and high school mathematics and physics volumes. This series selects multi-solution problems from recent Olympiad classic questions. A multi-solution problem refers to solving a problem from multiple perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions—5 textbooks covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiad standards and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.