Grade 5 Math Exam Master Tutorial

Author: Liu Fushen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
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 was 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 "Gold Medal Olympiads" and "Gold Medal Schools" series, and is now re-published and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. On this occasion of the re-publication, we sincerely thank millions of readers across the country. Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (abbreviated 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 were inspired and derived 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 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—comprising over 200 varieties of Olympiad materials. 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 are the most appealing to primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiads" and "Gold Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but also surpassing them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; surpassing textbooks means it is closely aligned with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing skills.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally rational. Each book is designed hierarchically based on subject characteristics, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach to provide in-depth yet accessible analysis and detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: Features novel and engaging question types. It collects 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 the latest ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Exquisite: Selects representative examples that are challenging yet logical, flexible, and achievable. It emphasizes learning by example and applying knowledge to different contexts; it encourages multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to problems, focusing on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: A gathering of famous teachers and a collection of prestigious competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited distinguished professors from renowned universities, elite teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to contribute to the series.
6. Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbooks (ABC Editions)—2 pre-school textbooks, 2 lower-grade textbooks, and 2 lower-grade ABC editions. Richly illustrated and entertaining, designed to cultivate interest in mathematics among pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbooks (General Edition)—8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, traditional 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 for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbooks, these provide targeted testing for students. The books are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose appropriate training.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers—4 textbooks for primary school mathematics and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbooks series, these are comprehensive training papers simulating real competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilations—1 textbook for primary school mathematics and 4 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. A series documenting the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, recording the glorious achievements of subject education, praising the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students nationwide.
6. Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions—2 textbooks for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 textbooks for junior high, 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. Exam Master Question Bank (tentative title)—12 textbooks for 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 exams, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. Exam Master Tutorial (Advanced Edition)—8 textbooks for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the content order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, these books are compiled by subject and unit. They are divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extension, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-exam intensive training, suitable for pre-exam training and students with surplus learning capacity, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions—4 textbooks for primary school mathematics and 29 textbooks for junior high, high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series selects typical exercises, 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, and explains them in detail.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests—12 textbooks for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 textbooks for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books are test papers used for weekly or unit-based assessments, following the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and organized by knowledge points.
11. Gold Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multi-Solution—1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for 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 Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions—5 textbooks covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and organizes them chronologically, providing detailed solutions. It represents the highest level of current Olympiad standards and is considered the "highbrow" among various Olympiad books.