Self-Teaching for High School Olympiads: Strategies and Resources

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Self-teaching chemistry, physics, and math for high school olympiads requires careful selection of resources. Recommended materials include Atkins Chemistry for foundational chemistry concepts, though it may not cover all necessary topics like physical chemistry. For organic chemistry, Carey's Organic Chemistry is suggested, especially due to its solutions manual. Zumdahl's chemistry book is also noted as a solid resource. In physics, Halliday and Resnick are commonly used, with some users mentioning access to the instructor's solution manual for deeper understanding. Many students preparing for these olympiads utilize resources from the Art of Problem Solving community, indicating a collaborative approach to studying. Balancing preparation for all three subjects is considered ambitious but achievable with the right dedication and resources.
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Does anyone know how I should go about self teaching myself chemistry, physics and math for the goals of the respective high school olympiads for each one? I'm thinking of using Atkins Chemistry, Halliday and Resnick, and Problem Solving Strategies. Any other ideas or advice from people who have performed well on these olympiads before?
 
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His Physical chemistry book? The chemistry olympiad definitely doesn't go as far as physical chemistry. It DOES do SOME organic chemistry though - so you probably want an ochem book on that. Carey's Organic Chemistry book has a solutions manual that has answers to all the problems.

For chemistry, Zumdahl chemistry is good. Halliday is often used by other people who study for the physics olympiad. There is a way to get the full instructors solution manual for Halliday - but I probably shouldn't mention how to get it here. :p

Oh and A LOT of people @ http://www.artofproblemsolving.com study for all 3 olympiads.
 
wow that's insane. Do you really think you can do that?
 

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