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

ACIO — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:44:14 +0000

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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