If you miss a problem, read the solution, close the book, and try to write out the steps from scratch.

This type of problem appears in nearly every Level 1 Olympiad PDF—no multiplication beyond tables, no fractions, just clear reasoning.

If you are looking for structured training manuals, the following titles are frequently cited by educators: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. SBB Maths Olympiad Workbook - Class 1

Lisa has 3 more stickers than Ben. Together they have 15 stickers. How many does Lisa have? (Solved via bar model: Ben = (15-3)/2 = 6, Lisa = 9)

Arranging objects in a line or choosing groups.

Unlike a standard textbook that repeats the same format (e.g., “20 addition problems”), an Olympiad training book focuses on —problem-solving strategies.

: A definitive resource for the . It contains over 250 questions per level and focuses on creative methodologies such as the replacement method, substitution, and "solving by assuming". You can find purchase options at Singapore Asia Publishers (SAP) or Amazon. Olympiad Maths Trainer 1 by Terry Chew

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