National Gold Medal A-Level Competition Textbook -- Grade 4 Mathematics (General Version)

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-15
Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary schools (abbreviated as "subject Olympiad") is one of the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competitions for primary and secondary school students in China. The subject Olympiad draws inspiration from and extends the concept of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential subject competitions for secondary school students, which attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the Olympiad's strong innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and emphasis 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 a meticulous study of this activity in China and abroad over the years, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from all over the country to compile and publish a series of Olympiad reading materials, including "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School," covering seven subjects—mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics—with over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, they are arguably the most influential among peers both domestically and internationally, and are 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:
1. High: Derived from the curriculum but exceeding it. Derived from the curriculum means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding the curriculum 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.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The questions selected are novel, unique, and engaging. They gather the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school examination 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.
4. Selective: Carefully chosen examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible yet achievable. The focus is on generalization and cross-application; multi-solution, multi-transformation, and multi-question approaches are emphasized; and emphasis is placed on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and collected from prestigious competitions. The Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited renowned professors from top universities, distinguished teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to co-author these books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition): 2 textbooks for pre-schoolers, 2 for lower grades, and 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Richly illustrated and educational, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics and a sense of numbers among pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition): 8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 for 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 the needs of students with special talents. The book 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 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These books serve as tests for students based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook. The book is divided into three types of question papers—A, B, and C—ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Simulation Papers: 4 for primary school mathematics and 12 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These are part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook series and serve as comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 for primary school mathematics and 4 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English. 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 for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 for junior high and 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. Gold Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions (tentative title): 12 for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers of 10 key education provinces in the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed answers. The book is divided into sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and simulation training.
8. Gold Medal Olympiad 100 Wins Textbook (Advanced Edition): 8 for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, organizing content by subject and unit. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for pre-competition training and students with surplus learning capacity, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Question Solutions: 4 for primary school mathematics and 29 for junior high and 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 subject and chapter, organizing them in order of difficulty.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books follow the order of People's Education Press textbooks, organizing tests by knowledge point and unit or weekly for use as test papers.
11. Gold Medal Olympiad Classic One-Question-Multiple-Solutions: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects recent typical Olympiad questions with multiple solutions, where "multiple solutions" refer to solving problems from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed answers. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiad standards and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.