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

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi
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Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary school students (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 emphasis on innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and the cultivation of students' exploration skills and the inspiration of their innovative awareness. These are precisely the core elements of quality education, which are also essential for future development. Based on years of careful research on 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 School Students 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 information—with over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, they are arguably the most influential in the domestic and international peer group and hold the greatest appeal 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 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 ability requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing skills.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each book is designed hierarchically based on the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach to provide in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The questions are novel, unique, and engaging. They gather 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 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 learning from one example to understand many, and on solving one problem in multiple ways, with variations and extensions. It emphasizes training critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Gathered are distinguished experts and elite coaches. The Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary School Students has invited renowned professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to contribute.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition): For pre-school and lower grades, including 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 lower-grade textbooks, with 2 ABC editions. Richly illustrated and fun, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics among young children and guide them into the magical world of math.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition): 8 books for primary school Chinese and math, and 12 books for junior high school math, 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 processes, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Editions: 8 books for primary school Chinese and math, and 12 books for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These test students based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook. The books are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students to choose targeted practice.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Simulation Papers: 4 books for primary school math and 12 books for junior high school math, 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 Collection: 1 book for primary school math and 4 books for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, and English. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, celebrating the achievements of subject education, showcasing the collective wisdom of teachers, and displaying the talents of students across the country.
6. Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions: 2 books for primary school math and informatics, and 12 books for junior high and high school math, 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 books for junior high and high school math, 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 patterns, and simulation training.
8. Gold Medal Olympiad 100 Wins Textbook (Advanced Edition): 8 books for primary school math and Chinese, and 12 books for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the order of the new Renjiaoban textbooks, with sections on key knowledge points and extensions, problem-solving techniques, example analysis, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for advanced students and pre-competition preparation.
9. Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Question Solutions: 4 books for primary school math and 29 books for junior high and high school math, 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 of Renjiaoban textbooks, organized by subject and chapter.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 books for primary school math, Chinese, and English, 15 books for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 books for high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books are used for weekly or unit-based testing, following the order of Renjiaoban textbooks and organized by knowledge points.
11. Gold Medal Olympiad Classic One-Question-Multiple-Solutions: 1 volume for primary school math and 4 volumes for junior high and high school math and physics. This series selects typical one-question-multiple-solution problems from recent Olympiads, where problems are solved from multiple perspectives using different analytical methods, offering a high level of skill and fun.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 books for math, 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 Olympiad standards and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.