Exam Pro Guide (For Pre-Competition and Pre-Exam Use) -- 8th Grade Math

Author: Liu Fusan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
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 "Gold Medal Olympiads" and "Gold Medal Schools" series, and is now re-published and distributed 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 Olympiads (briefly referred to as Subject Olympiads) are one of 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, and comprehensiveness of 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 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 write and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology, totaling 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 writing purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiads" and "Gold Medal Schools" series are as follows:
High: Derived from textbooks but also surpassing them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while surpassing them 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 hierarchically based on the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach to provide in-depth yet accessible analysis and detailed problem-solving methods.
Fresh: The questions selected are novel, unique, and highly engaging. They compile the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both domestically and internationally, 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 that are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on generalizing from one example to many, making connections across different problems, and encouraging 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: A gathering of famous teachers and a collection of prestigious competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors from top universities, distinguished teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to contribute.
Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Gold 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. Illustrated and engaging, it aims to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for young children and guide them into the magical world of math.
2. "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" (General Edition) for primary school Chinese and math (8 volumes) and junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). 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 Edition" for primary school Chinese and math (8 volumes) and junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). It provides tests for students based on the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook." The book is divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose targeted practice.
4. "Gold Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers" for primary school math (4 volumes) and junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). Part of the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" series, these are comprehensive practice papers simulating real competitions.
5. "Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation" for primary school math (1 volume) and junior high school math, physics, chemistry, and English (4 volumes). This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, celebrating the achievements of subject education, showcasing the collective wisdom of teachers, and displaying the talents of students nationwide.
6. "Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions" for primary school math and informatics (2 volumes) and junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, English, biology, and informatics (12 volumes). 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) for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (12 volumes). 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 exams, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. "Exam Master Tutorial" for primary school math and Chinese (8 volumes) and junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). This book follows the content order of the new textbook series from the People's Education Press, organized by subject and unit. It includes sections such as key knowledge points and extension, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-exam intensive training, suitable for pre-exam preparation and students with surplus learning capacity, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. "Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions" for primary school math (4 volumes) and junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (29 volumes). This series selects typical problems, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, written and compiled.
10. "Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests" for primary school math, Chinese, and English (12 volumes), junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (15 volumes), and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (17 volumes). These test papers follow the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and are organized by knowledge point or weekly for testing purposes.
11. "Gold Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multiple Solutions" for primary school math (1 volume) and junior high and high school math and physics (4 volumes). This series selects typical multi-solution problems from recent Olympiads, where problems are solved from different perspectives using various analytical methods, making them highly skillful and engaging.
12. "International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions" for math, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics (5 volumes). This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and arranges them chronologically, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiad standards and is considered the "highbrow" among various Olympiad books.