Grade 2. Mathematics (General Version) - National Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance ABC Series

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary schools (briefly referred to as the subject Olympiad) is a comprehensive, widely participated, and highly influential competition activity 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 elements 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 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 books, 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, we are considered the most influential in our domestic and international peers and hold the greatest charm in the hearts of primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation 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 compiling in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding the curriculum means closely aligning 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 step-by-step approach, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive teaching of 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 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.
4. Selective: Carefully chosen examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible yet achievable. The focus is on generalization and transferability; multiple solutions, variations, and extensions of a single problem are emphasized. 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 prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to jointly compile these books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition): For pre-schoolers (2 volumes) and lower grades (2 volumes), with ABC editions for lower grades. Illustrated and fun, designed to cultivate interest in mathematics and a sense of numbers among young children, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition): 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes 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. Each 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 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook, these books provide targeted testing for students. Each book includes A, B, and C test papers, ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose appropriate training.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Simulation Papers: 4 volumes for primary school mathematics and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Collection: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions in recent 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 volumes for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes for junior high and 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. Gold Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions (tentative title): 12 volumes 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 solutions. Each book includes 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 volumes for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the order of the new textbook content of the People's Education Press, compiling by subject and unit. Each 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 volumes for primary school mathematics and 29 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, selecting typical questions, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions by subject and chapter, carefully arranged in order of difficulty.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 volumes for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 volumes for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books follow the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, conducting tests by knowledge point and unit or weekly, making them convenient for testing purposes.
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 one-question-multiple-solution problems from recent Olympiad classic questions, where problems are solved from different perspectives and approaches, making them highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. 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 epitome of Olympiad books.