Exam Pro Guide (For Pre-competition and Pre-exam Use) -- Grade 4 Math

Author: Liu Fushen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish 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 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 and is deeply loved by teachers, parents, and students. After significant revisions, re-editions, or complete rewrites, it has been renamed "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" and is now reprinted and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. On this occasion of the reedition, sincere thanks are extended to millions of readers across the country. Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (briefly referred to as "Subject Olympiads") are one of the most extensive, widely participated in, 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 secondary school subject competitions that attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such 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, which are precisely the core content 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 all over the country to compile 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 compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but higher than them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while being higher means it closely aligns with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements. It aims to cultivate interest, develop intelligence, and enhance abilities.
2. Accurate: Scientifically accurate and structurally rational. Each book is designed hierarchically based on the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step principle, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. New: 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.
4. Refined: Selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on generalizing from specific cases and applying knowledge to different contexts; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to problems, prioritizing the training of thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. 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, elite teachers from key secondary schools, 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 Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition): Includes 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 textbooks for lower grades, plus 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 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 catering to students with special talents. It includes sections on key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Golden Medal Olympiad ABC Editions: 8 volumes of primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These books provide tests for students based on the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook. They are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose targeted practice.
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 practice papers simulating real competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 volume of primary school mathematics and 4 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, and English. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the 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: 2 volumes of primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes of junior high, high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, 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. Exam Master Question Bank (tentative title): 12 volumes covering junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers from 10 key education provinces in the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. It includes sections on exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of rules, and mock training.
8. Exam Master Tutorial (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 order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, compiled by subject and unit. It includes sections on key knowledge points and extensions, problem-solving skills, example analysis, and pre-exam intensive training, suitable for pre-exam training and students with strong academic performance, 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, high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the order of People's Education Press textbooks, selecting typical exercises, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions by difficulty level for each chapter.
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. These books are used for weekly or unit-based tests, following the order of People's Education Press textbooks and organized by knowledge points.
11. Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem - Multi-Solution: 1 volume of primary school mathematics and 4 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects multi-solution problems from recent Olympiad classic questions, where "multi-solution" refers to solving problems from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. It represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the finest among all Olympiad books.