Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime and start saving today with fast, free delivery

Paperback
$47.55

$47.55

FREE Returns

FREE delivery Tuesday, July 2

Select delivery location

Only 8 left in stock - order soon.

$$47.55 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Ships from

Amazon

Ships from

Amazon

Sold by

MT Rainier Store

Sold by

MT Rainier Store

Returns

Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt

Returnable	Yes
Resolutions	Eligible for refund or replacement
Return Window	30 days from delivery
Refund Timelines	Typically, an advance refund will be issued within 24 hours of a drop-off or pick-up. For returns that require physical verification, refund issuance may take up to 30 days after drop-off or pick up. Where an advance refund is issued, we will re-charge your payment method if we do not receive the correct item in original condition. See details here.
Late fee	A late fee of 20% of the item price will apply if you complete the drop off or pick up after the ‘Return By Date’.
Restocking fee	A restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in original condition and original packaging, or is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to Amazon or seller error. See details here.

Returns

Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt

Returnable	Yes
Resolutions	Eligible for refund or replacement
Return Window	30 days from delivery
Refund Timelines	Typically, an advance refund will be issued within 24 hours of a drop-off or pick-up. For returns that require physical verification, refund issuance may take up to 30 days after drop-off or pick up. Where an advance refund is issued, we will re-charge your payment method if we do not receive the correct item in original condition. See details here.
Late fee	A late fee of 20% of the item price will apply if you complete the drop off or pick up after the ‘Return By Date’.
Restocking fee	A restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in original condition and original packaging, or is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to Amazon or seller error. See details here.

Return instructions

Item must be in original condition and packaging along with tag, accessories, manuals, and inserts. Unlock any electronic device, delete your account and remove all personal information.

Read full return policy

Payment

Secure transaction

Payment

Secure transaction

We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more

Details

Add a gift receipt for easy returns

$31.35

Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns

Ships directly from Amazon. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Solid copy that may show signs of normal shelf wear (slightly creased or worn cover, bends on edges). Limited notes, underlining and/or highlighting may be present. Possible ex-library book and if so, will have stickers and stamps as such. Book may not include access codes or supplemental material if applicable. If not satisfied with purchase, please return the book for a full refund. Ships directly from Amazon. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Solid copy that may show signs of normal shelf wear (slightly creased or worn cover, bends on edges). Limited notes, underlining and/or highlighting may be present. Possible ex-library book and if so, will have stickers and stamps as such. Book may not include access codes or supplemental material if applicable. If not satisfied with purchase, please return the book for a full refund. See less

FREE delivery Wednesday, July 3 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35

Select delivery location

Only 1 left in stock - order soon.

$$47.55 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Details

${cardName} not available for the seller you chose

${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}.

Sold by Piper's Products and Fulfilled by Amazon.

Other sellers on Amazon

New & Used (26) from $25.37 + $3.99 shipping

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Follow the author

George Lenchner

Follow

Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools, Vol. 1 Paperback – January 1, 1997

by George Lenchner (Author)

4.6 408 ratings

See all formats and editions

Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again.

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$47.55","priceAmount":47.55,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"47","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"55","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Zm6P3orQYwPZxa8%2F67n0a6y2uJNcJuvKi7R7p7ILo68B8DRP%2FkQcH29CaOzLUr7T0pGDSeAz69Xmq3SJWz%2FXoo9oqD0xzVxOYacVGuK64LdkRMH6LCuoMb9oY09NhrOkrQlc3UUPQ8kmPVxCC2cMprbeG11vBtgq1m8Ue3eBhPsYl%2BlB1iloWvYLPR7640b%2B","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$31.35","priceAmount":31.35,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"31","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"35","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Zm6P3orQYwPZxa8%2F67n0a6y2uJNcJuvKyHrJPzt60a3H1zewiugSME72sa9vtiLMYVte%2B1ivKHxQ2EXY6juF%2BjNyHUWXvo4%2FKUj84D0aR4DrmB1w%2BwNmaLSzlYure82rSb0B0QYDWwVaxDPoCaNF7Hb4TmcXEhHYtr3wWmFU0tDHCnpsfYUIrxaf1pOK1r62","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Providing quality used books for readers since 1993. Used books are in readable or better condition but may not come with access codes, supplemental materials, or dust jackets.

Reading age

9 - 11 years, from customers
Print length

192 pages
Language

English
Grade level

4 - 6
Dimensions

8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
Publisher

Glenwood Pubns Inc
Publication date

January 1, 1997
ISBN-10

0962666211
ISBN-13

978-0962666216
See all details

Frequently bought together

Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools, Vol. 1

$47.55

Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 2

Only 8 left in stock - order soon.

Sold by MT Rainier Store and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.

+

Math Olympiad Contest Problems, Volume 2 (REVISED)

$49.99

Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 2

In Stock

Sold by MT Rainier Store and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.

+

$41.14

Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jul 3

In Stock

Sold by ChristianStore2011 and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.

Total price:

To see our price, add these items to your cart.

Try again!

Details

Added to Cart

Some of these items ship sooner than the others.

Show details Hide details

Choose items to buy together.

Editor Kalman, Richard
138
Paperback
18 offers from $25.33
American Math Academy
65
Paperback
4 offers from $34.99
American Math Academy
27
Paperback
1 offer from $34.99
Nicholas J. Restivo
127
Paperback
16 offers from $25.17
George Lenchner
80
Paperback
27 offers from $14.14
J. Batterson
399
Paperback
11 offers from $17.07

Editorial Reviews

Review

Four hundred challenging math problems created by Lenchner over a sixteen year period provide kids with a book of problems which introduces many different problem-solving strategies. Parents and teachers may use these problem sets to aid in reinforcing or teaching math skills in this fine workbook which includes answers and logical skills progression. -- Midwest Book Review

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Glenwood Pubns Inc; Revised edition (January 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0962666211
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0962666216
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #29,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #194 in Mathematics (Books)
- #409 in Children's School Issues

Customer Reviews:
4.6 408 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Videos

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

George Lenchner

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5

408 global ratings

Zero tolerance for fake reviews

Reviews with images

See all photos

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Mary

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024

Verified Purchase

We bought the book to practice for the Math Olympiad. The problems are interesting, the explanations great. It even has a section explaining some concepts.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Mr. Math Expert

A Masterpiece of Its Kind.

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2012

Verified Purchase

Read: 5/12
Rate: 5/5

6/12: Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools, Vol. 1 is an amazing compilation of problems: many of them not really too challenging but very thoughtful. I've used the problems on my students at high school level despite the intended audience because many of my students couldn't do these problems since they required three points of mastery: reading comprehension, usage of proper techniques, and translation of English words to mathematical statements. Now, they can do it, which is nice to see, thanks to the book.

Performing word problems is the consummate skill in mathematics next to doing proofs, and it's the hallmark of a mathematics education. That's why I took advantage of the book for what it set out to accomplish: to educate and to show how to solve word problems. The problems contained in the book are all well done, and even better, the author goes one step further by furnishing complete fully worked out solutions at the back of the book.

Two chief complaints I have with the book are as follows.

One, I've found some certain classifications of problems to be fairly repetitive throughout the book, and I would have liken to see a bit more variety, a new type of a classification or two.

Two, although I see the worked out solutions, there are actually more ways of arriving at the same solutions using by simple techniques yet the author decided to take the complicated route without mentioning easier paths. It would have been nice just to see such techniques for the sake of simplicity.

One big bonus of the book is the Number Theory notes; extremely useful in the advanced stages of mathematics competitions. All in all, Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools, Vol. 1 is a masterpiece that people of all ages should automatically find it a fun book to have.

Check out my YouTube videos of similar problems to the book by googling "Mr. Math Expert Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools" and "Mr. Math Expert Math League" for more practice.

29 people found this helpful

Helpful

Kristan

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023

Verified Purchase

Math Olympiads is a thing that I was part of back when I was a student in NY. Now that I moved to Florida, I havent seen it in any of the schools I have worked at and being a gifted teacher, my students needed to be challenged. This is definitely not "busy work" when it comes to gifted students, it really gets them to think. I used this in small group with my gifted and high achieving kids and they LOVED trying to figure out problems. I never held them to the time they should be completing it in, I just would have them figure out the problem with the group they were working with and it really helped to promote my gifted kids social skills.

Helpful

Tatiana Seletskaia

This is a wonderful book for kids who are interested in math

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015

Verified Purchase

This is a wonderful book for kids who are interested in math. The problems are written using simple language that can be assessed by children. The book contains answers, hints and solutions that allow one to record child’s progress and trace the difficulties that he or she might experience. It can be used by both teachers and parents.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Sharad

Its a journey

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019

Verified Purchase

Got it for my son who is in 4th grade. This book is REALLY awesome. I was looking for resources to get my son *think* hard in different dimensions, something beyond just the technique of how to do things. The questions in this book are math puzzles. They sometimes require logic, knowledge, techniques, tricks, guess work, intuition - all the things in your arsenal. I am very pleased that these are way different from the regular textbook problems.

Of course many of the problems are not easy for a 4th or 5th grader, specially when starting. Those that require linear equations to solve, for example, are middle school level. Probably an 8th grader will be able to crack these fairly easily. I am happy that this book gives my son 400 "tough" problems that will make him use all his math prowess. He has been exposed to higher math concepts. We are two months into this book, still in the teen quizzes. Had to take a diversion to introduce equations, number series and other concepts. He has progressed quite a bit from staring at me blank to finding ways to solve a problem. He still requires help and hints in many of the questions, but he is not afraid of how tough they are and thats a huge win.

I don't understand the negative reviews about the book, I found no problem with the content or paper quality whatsoever.
----
Edit: It has been more than a year since I bought this book. My son has solved all the olympiads in the book. What a ride it has been! He rarely did all 5 on a page all correct, without help. He would get 3 correct, and would take a couple of days for the next two if not helped. Sometimes he would lose interest and had to be persuaded back. But persistence paid off and something clicked around chapter 60. Since then, he got several 5/5 right mostly in less than 45 mins for a chapter!

I am posting this not to boast (well a little yeah), but mostly to say that my son has learned to not fear tough problems and to give it all he has to solving a problem. Often times, he has found amazing solutions for problems whose concepts he has not been introduced to; creative solution that I didn't think of because I "know" the right way- be it linear equations or number series or area models. Thats HUGE for me.

My son is super charged to go over the book once again. And I can't wait to get hold of other books in this series.

44 people found this helpful

Helpful

Ayafly

Challenging

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023

Verified Purchase

Highly recommend it. Great prep material as the book has varying levels of difficulty. It gives hints but also gives full explanations.