Description A New Concept in Gifted Thinking Math, Aligned with the Latest Educational Trends As education increasingly emphasizes discovering new problems and solving them in new ways, 'STEAM (convergence) education' and 'storytelling-based education' have become major educational themes. 'Gifted Thinking Math 1031' includes a wide variety of integrated problems that combine math with science, sports, music, art, film, and stories. By encouraging students to view mathematical principles and challenges found in everyday situations through an integrated and multidimensional lens, this series builds the ability to solve problems more creatively. 15 Years of Thorough Analysis of Gifted Education Center and Competition Exam Questions This series carefully analyzes and incorporates gifted education center entrance exam questions and math competition problems from 1998 to the present. It is an essential foundational resource for students preparing for gifted education programs and math competitions. Customized Learning Through Step-by-Step, Topic-Based Structure The series is composed of five levels — Introductory, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and D-level — all designed with a spiral learning structure that revisits and builds upon concepts. Each book covers two topic areas, allowing students to choose the appropriate level and area based on their individual progress. 240 Problem Types with Clear Solving Strategies A total of 120 topics are categorized into 24 problem types, helping students develop the ability to interpret a variety of situations from a mathematical perspective. The 'How to Think' and 'Step' sections provide guidance for structuring the problem-solving process, greatly contributing to the development of self-directed problem-solving skills. A Workbook That Builds Intuitive Understanding of Concepts Logic is used to prove something, but intuition is what's needed to discover or invent something new. Traditional math education tends to present a concept first and then demonstrate how to logically solve related problems — an approach that often fails to spark students' motivation or interest. 'Gifted Thinking Math 1031' first introduces topics that blend math with other subjects through storytelling, then encourages students to try solving problems on their own through the 'Just Try It' section — before any formal instruction limits their thinking. This approach sparks genuine curiosity and motivation, helping students form mathematical concepts intuitively. Series Composition The series consists of four books per level: - Book A: Numbers & Operations - Book B: Shapes & Measurement - Book C: Patterns & Logic - Book D: Probability, Statistics & Problem Solving Recommended Grade Level 《Gifted Thinking Math 1031 Beginner》: For 3rd and 4th grade students who have completed the 3rd grade curriculum 《Numbers》 1. Making Numbers with Number Cards 2. Arranging Numbers 3. Numbers and Digit Counts 4. Consecutive Natural Numbers 《Operations》 5. Fascinating Calculations 6. Largest and Smallest 7. Numbers Represented by Shapes 8. Fill in the Missing Numbers 9. New Operation Symbols 10. The Magic Square Answers and Explanations Included