Grade 9 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 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 "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, sincere thanks are extended to millions of readers across the country. Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (abbreviated as Subject Olympiads) are a subject 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, 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 the needs of 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 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 subject 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 writing purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but higher than textbooks. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while being higher than textbooks means it is closely aligned 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 well-structured. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and detailed problem-solving methods.
3. New: The questions are novel, unique, and engaging. They compile the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both China and abroad, 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 generalization and applying knowledge to different contexts; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to problems, with an emphasis on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and collected from famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad medal coaches to co-author these books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Golden Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbooks (ABC Editions): 2 pre-school textbooks, 2 lower-grade textbooks, and 2 lower-grade ABC editions. 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 Textbooks (General Edition): 8 books on primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 books on junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the common points 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. Golden Medal Olympiad ABC Editions: 8 books on primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 books on junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These books test students based on the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbooks. They are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. Golden Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers: 4 books on primary school mathematics and 12 books on junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbooks series, these are comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilations: 1 book on primary school mathematics and 4 books on junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. 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 books on primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 books on 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 books 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 several key education provinces in China, categorized 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 books on primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 books on junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, categorized by subject and unit. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-exam intensive training, providing supplementary knowledge for students with strong academic abilities.
9. Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions: 4 books on primary school mathematics and 29 books on 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, following the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, and is written by subject and chapter.
10. Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 books on primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 books on junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 books on high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books are test papers used for weekly or unit-based testing, following the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and organized by knowledge points.
11. Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multi-Solution: 1 volume on primary school mathematics and 4 volumes on junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects multi-solution problems from recent Olympiad classic questions, where problems are solved using different thinking methods and from multiple perspectives, making them highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 books covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and organizes them by year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.