Self-Teaching for High School Olympiads: Strategies and Resources

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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on effective self-teaching strategies for high school students preparing for chemistry, physics, and math Olympiads. Key resources recommended include Atkins Chemistry for foundational chemistry concepts, Halliday and Resnick for physics, and Problem Solving Strategies for mathematical problem-solving techniques. Additionally, Carey's Organic Chemistry is suggested for organic chemistry topics, while Zumdahl Chemistry is noted for its comprehensive coverage. The Art of Problem Solving community is highlighted as a valuable platform for students pursuing all three Olympiads.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with high school-level chemistry concepts
  • Understanding of basic physics principles
  • Knowledge of mathematical problem-solving techniques
  • Access to recommended textbooks such as Atkins Chemistry and Halliday and Resnick
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Art of Problem Solving resources for Olympiad preparation
  • Study Halliday and Resnick's physics concepts in depth
  • Review Carey's Organic Chemistry for organic chemistry topics
  • Practice problem-solving techniques from Problem Solving Strategies
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Students preparing for high school chemistry, physics, and math Olympiads, educators seeking effective teaching resources, and anyone interested in advanced problem-solving strategies in these subjects.

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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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