International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM): Important Dates | Exam Syllabus | Preparation Tips

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  • November 29, 2023

The International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) is a yearly math competition organised by the SilverZone Foundation. It’s designed for students who study Mathematics in school and follows the curriculum set by CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards. iOM provides a chance for students to measure their skills on an international scale.

Participating in iOM helps students build a strong foundation in Mathematics, aligning with what they’re learning in school. After the Olympiad, students receive a detailed report highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement, motivating them to excel academically. iOM doesn’t just stop at the school level. It recognises and rewards talented math students at both national and international levels.

International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) 2023:

iOM 2023 Eligibility Criteria:

  • The International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) level 1 is open to students from 1st to 12th grade.
  • In level 2, those who secured a spot among the top 1000 ranks in each class in level 1 can participate.
  • For level 3, only the students holding the rank 1 position from class 6th to 12th in level 2 are eligible to take part in the exam.

iOM 2023 Application Form:

  • Visit the iOM 2023 Registration Portal.
  • Useas the School Code
  • Complete the Student Online Registration Form with your School and Basic Details.
  • Choose the Olympiad Exam – International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM)
  • Accept the Terms & Conditions
  • Double-check your registration information before making the payment.
  • Make the online payment for the Registration Fee ($10)

iOM 2023 Important Dates:

Event Date
Last Date to Register for Exam 30 September 2023
Olympiad 1 Date 23 November 2023
Olympiad 2 Date 20 December 2023

iOM 2023 Test Paper:

The iOM test paper is in English, so ensure you’re comfortable with the language. The test is for students from 1st to 12th grade, and here’s what you need to know about it:

  • For Classes 1-2: You’ll have 25 questions to answer and 40 minutes to do it.
  • For Classes 3-5: You’ll face 30 questions and get 40 minutes to solve them.
  • For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions, and you’ll have 40 minutes to tackle them.
  • For Classes 9-12: Get ready for 40 questions, and you’ll have 50 minutes to show off your math skills.

All the questions will have multiple-choice answers. And guess what? There’s no need to worry about getting points deducted for wrong answers!

Understanding the syllabus and marking scheme can help you do well in the iOM. Here’s a sneak peek into how it works:

iOM 2023 Class 1:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number Sense Backward and Forward Counting Ones and Tens 2 3.5 7
Computation Operations Addition

Subtraction

Comparison

5 3.5 17.5
Patterns Patterns 2 3.5 7
Money, Time Money
Time
2 3.5 7
Length, Weight and Comparison Measurement 2 3.5 7
Geometrical Shapes Identification of Geometrical Figures 2 3.5 7
Reasoning and Aptitude Mental Aptitude 5 4.5 22.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 5 25
Total No of Questions: 25 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 2:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number Sense Ones, Tens and Hundreds 2 3.5 7
Computation Operations Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Comparison
6 3.5 21
Patterns Patterns 1 3.5 3.5
Money, Time and Calendar Money, Time and Calendar 2 3.5 7
Length, Weight and Capacity Measurement 2 3.5 7
Geometrical Shapes Geometrical Figures 2 3.5 7
Reasoning and Aptitude Mental Aptitude 5 4.5 22.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 5 25
Total No of Questions: 25 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 3:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number and Their Operations Number Sense and Numeration
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
6 3 18
Parts and Wholes Fractions 3 3 9
Money, Time and Calendar Time and Calendar
Money
3 3 9
Length, Weight and Capacity Measurement 3 3 9
Geometry Geometrical Shapes 3 3 9
Pictograph Data Handling 3 6
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 5 3.5 17.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 4.5 22.5
Total No of Questions: 30 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 4:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number and Their Operations Number Sense and Numeration
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
7 3 21
Parts and Wholes Fractions and Decimals 3 3 9
Money and Unitary Method Money
Unitary Method
2 3 6
Geometry Geometry Shapes 3 3 9
Area and Its Boundary Perimeter and Area 3 3 9
Graphical Representation of Data Data Handling 2 3 6
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 5 3.5 17.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 4.5 22.5
Total No of Questions: 30 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 5:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number and Their Operations Number Sense and Numeration
Number in Operations
Factors and Multiples
5 3 15
Parts and Whole Fractions and Decimals 3 3 9
Percentage, Ratio and Proportion Percentage
Ratio and Proportion/ Time and Distance
4 3 12
Geometry and Measurement Measurement
Geometry
6 3 18
Graphical Representation of Data Data Handling 2 3 6
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 5 3.5 17.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 4.5 22.5
Total No of Questions: 30 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 6:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number System Number and Their Operations
Factors and Multiples
5 2.5 12.5
Parts and Wholes Fractions and Decimals 6 2.5 15
Algebra, Ratio and Proportion Algebra
Ratio and Proportion
6 2.5 15
Geometry and Mensuration Mensuration
Geometry
6 2.5 15
Graphical Representation of Data Data Handling 2 2.5 5
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 5 3.5 17.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 4 20
Total No of Questions: 35 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 7:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Numbers and Their Operations Integers
Simplifying Arithmetic Expressions
Fractions and Decimals
5 2.5 12.5
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
Simple Equations
3 2.5 12.5
Ratio and Applications Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Profit and Loss
Simple Interest
4 2.5 10
Geometry and Mensuration Lines and Angles
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Solid Shapes
Perimeter
Area of Closed Figures
5 2.5 12.5
Data Handling Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode
Bar Graphs
3 2.5 7.5
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 5 3.5 17.5
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 4 20
Total No of Questions: 35 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 8:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Numbers System Rational Numbers
Exponents
Square and Square Root
Cube and Cube root
4 2.5 10
Algebra & Geometry Algebraic Expression and Identities
Factorisation
Linear Equation in One Variable
Convex and Concave Polygon
Understanding Quadrilateral
4 2.5 10
Comparing Quantities Direct and Inverse Proportions
Time and Work
Percentage
Discount and Taxes
Compound Interest and its Application
6 2.5 15
Mensuration Surface Area and Volume of Cube
Cuboid and Cylinder
3 2.5 7.5
Data Handling Introduction to Graphs
Line Graphs
Pie Chart
Probability
3 2.5 7.5
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 10 3 30
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 4 20
Total No of Questions: 35 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 9:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Real Numbers Irrational Numbers
Real Numbers and Their Decimal Expansions
Operation on Real Numbers
Laws of Exponents for Real Numbers
4 2.25 9
Algebra & Co-ordinate Geometry Polynomials in One Variable
Zeroes of a Polynomials
Linear Equation in Two Variables
Solution of Linear Equations
Co-ordinate Geometry
8 2.25 18
Geometry Lines and Angles
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Circles
Herons’ Formula
4 2.25 9
Statistics Bar Graphs
Histogram
Frequency Polygon
4 2.25 9
Mensuration Surface area and volume of Right Circular Cones and Spheres5 5 2.25 11.25
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 10 2.5 25
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 3.75 18.75
Total No of Questions: 40 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 10:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Number System & Sequence and Series Rational and Irrational Numbers
Arithmetic Progression
4 2.25 9
Algebra & Co-ordinate Geometry Polynomials
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Quadratic Formula
Distance Formula
Section Formula
5 2.25 11.25
Geometry Similar Figures
Similarity of Triangles
Circles
Tangent to a Circle
4 2.25 9
Trigonometry Trigonometry
Height and Distance
4 2.25 9
Statistics and Probability Mean, Mode and Median of Grouped Data
Probability of Event
4 2.25 9
Mensuration Surface Area and Volume 4 2.25 9
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 10 2.5 25
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 3.75 18.75
Total No of Questions: 40 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 11:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Set & Function Sets
Relations and Functions
Trigonometric Functions
8 2.25 18
Algebra Complex Number
Sequence and Series
Permutation and Combination
Inequality
Quadratic Equation
Binomial Theorem
4 2.25 9
Co-ordinate Geometry Straight Lines
Conic Sections
6 2.25 13.5
Calculus Limits and Derivations 3 2.25 6.75
Statistics and Probability Measures of Dispersion
Range
Mean Deviation
Variance and Standard Deviation
Axiomatic Approach to Probability
4 2.25 9
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 10 2.5 25
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 3.75 18.75
Total No of Questions: 40 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Class 12:

Unit Chapter No. of Question Marks Total Marks
Relations and Functions Sets
Types of Relations
Types of Functions
Binary Operations
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
5 2.25 11.25
Algebra Matrices and Determinants 2 2.25 4.5
Vectors & 3D Vector Algebra and Three-Dimensional Geometry 4 2.25 9
Calculus Applications of Derivatives
Integrals
Definite Integrals
Applications of Integrals
Differential Equation
10 2.25 22.5
Linear Programming Linear Programming Problem 1 2.25 2.25
Probability Independent Events
Conditional Probability
Multiplication Theorem on Probability
Baye’s Theorem
3 2.25 6.75
Reasoning and Aptitude Reasoning and Aptitude 10 2.5 25
Scholar’s Zone Scholar’s Zone 5 3.75 18.75
Total No of Questions: 40 Total Marks: 100

iOM 2023 Preparation Tips:

  • Practice regularly with past papers
  • Understand core mathematical concepts
  • Focus on time management during practice
  • Seek clarifications on challenging topics
  • Develop problem-solving strategies
  • Stay calm and confident during the exam
  • Review and analyse previous performances

The International Olympiad of Mathematics is not just a competition; it’s an opportunity for young minds to explore the beauty and depth of mathematics. It challenges participants to think beyond the confines of textbooks and encourages a lifelong love for the subject. By participating in iOM, students embark on a journey of intellectual growth and global camaraderie. So, if you have a passion for mathematics, don’t hesitate to take up the iOM challenge and let your mathematical brilliance shine on the world stage!

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