IMO Math Olympiad Syllabus

• The syllabus for logical reasoning for classes 1 to 5 is identical, except for the minor additions and increased difficulty at each grade. The common topics asked are Patterns, Odd One Out, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Grouping, Ranking, Geometrical shapes. 
• For grade 3, topics such as Mirror Images, Dates and Days have introduced. Likewise, for grades 4 and 5, puzzles, logical sequences, possible combinations, direction tests are added. As it can be seen that there is no clear distinction between the syllabuses for each class, so the candidates should practice as much as they can to hone their skills from the prescribed material as discussed later.
• For classes 6 to 12, SOF tests the verbal and non-verbal reasoning aptitudes of the candidates. Again, the questions asked are the same, but the complexity and information provided within each question ascend with each grade. Therefore, regular and analytical practice is recommended to ace this section.

• The course for mathematical reasoning for classes 1 to 5 starts from the basic knowledge of numbers, addition, subtraction, time, money. It then extends to temperature, capacity, shapes for grade 2. 
• Geometry is introduced in grade 3 along with data handling. The concepts of geometry are extended to perimeters and symmetry in grade 4.
• Decimals and fractions are also tested. Areas of squares and rectangles are also in the syllabus for grade 5.
• The course for class 6 takes a major leap by including mensuration, ratio and proportions, a broader knowledge of numbers, algebra, and practical geometry. 
• Grade 7 students are tested on additional concepts of linear equations, congruency, lines and angles, comparing quantities, and visualizing solid shapes. Questions on square and cube roots, graphs, quadrilaterals, construction, variations, exponents, and powers are introduced for class 8 students.
• The syllabus for class 9 again sees a major jump to areas such as probability and statistics, coordinate geometry, surface areas and volumes, Heron’s formula, Euclid’s geometry polynomials, and linear equations in two variables. 
• The class 10 syllabus is the same except for the introduction of trigonometry, arithmetic progressions, and real numbers.
• Grade 11 students are expected to know limits and derivatives, permutations and combinations, logarithms, 3-D geometry, sets, relations and functions, binomial theorem, quadratic equations, mathematical induction, and linear inequations along with advanced trigonometry.
• The class 12 syllabus dives into differential and integral calculus with vectors, matrices and determinants, and linear programming with functions.

For Classes 1 to 4

The participant has to answer 35 Questions in 60 Minutes. There will be a separate question paper for each class. Question paper will have four sections:

For Classes 5 to 12

The participant has to answer 50 Questions in 60 Minutes. There will be a separate question paper for each class. Question paper will have four sections:

• The Level 2 Exam is held for students belonging from Class 3 to Class 12. There are certain criteria to decide who qualifies to the IMO 2^nd level exam.
• Weightage is given to the top 5% of the students in every class, who had appeared in the Math Olympiad Level 1. If there’s a tie between two candidates, weightage will be given to their scores in the separate sections.
• The 25 top scorers in every class and zone.
• The topper of the class from which a minimum of 10 students have applied if he/she has scored 50% of the qualifying scores. If registration is received by the section, the topper, irrespective of which section he/she belongs to, will qualify for the IMO 2nd level exam. If registrations have been done section-wise, it isn’t necessary that the gold medal winners will qualify for Level 2.