National Gold Medal APMO ABC Series: Grade 8. Mathematics (General Version)

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi, Editor-in-Chief
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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 one of the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competitions for primary and secondary school students in China. The subject Olympiad draws inspiration and extends from 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 research on this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Board of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from all over the country to sequentially compile and publish a series of Olympiad books titled "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School," covering a total of more than 200 varieties in seven subjects: mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information science. 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 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 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 at all 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 according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach to provide in-depth yet accessible analysis and detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The selected question types 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. Refined: Carefully selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on learning through examples and generalizing from specific cases; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-transformation, and multi-question approaches to one problem; it prioritizes the training of thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: A gathering of distinguished teachers and a collection of famous competitions. The Editorial Board 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 the books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling more than 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition): 2 pre-school textbooks, 2 textbooks for lower grades, and 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Richly illustrated and educational, designed to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for 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 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 the needs of 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 Textbook, these books provide targeted testing for students. They are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C) to allow students of different levels to choose appropriate training.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Simulation Test 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 Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 textbook for primary school mathematics, and 4 textbooks 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, celebrating 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 textbooks for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 textbooks 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 textbooks for junior high and high school mathematics, 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 such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and simulation training.
8. Gold Medal Olympiad 100 Win Textbook (Advanced Edition): 8 textbooks for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 textbooks 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, compiling content by subject and unit. It 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 textbooks for primary school mathematics, and 29 textbooks 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 difficulty level for each chapter.
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 test papers follow the order of People's Education Press textbooks and are organized by knowledge point or weekly 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 typical one-question-multiple-solution problems from recent Olympiads, where problems are solved from multiple perspectives and approaches, offering highly skillful and engaging exercises.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 textbooks for mathematics, 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 epitome of Olympiad books.