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International Olympiad of Mathematics

The International Olympiad for Mathematics is organized by the Silver Zone Foundation annually. The purpose of this exam is to test the skills of students in Mathematics, which encompasses problem-solving and logical reasoning skills. The exam syllabus is designed as per the curriculum set by CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards. The International Olympiad of Mathematics (IOM) provides a detailed report to students that highlights their strengths and the areas that need improvement. It motivates them to develop their academic excellence.

Students participating in the IOM Olympiad can build a strong foundation in Mathematics. The IOM exam benefits students beyond the school curriculum. Students with extraordinary math skills receive rewards and recognition at both national and international levels.


1.0IOM 2024 Important Dates

Mark your calendar with these key dates for the International Olympiad of Mathematics (IOM) 2024 to stay ahead in your preparation and participation.

Event

Date

Last Date to Register for Exam

20th September 2024

Olympiad 1 Date

To be notified

Olympiad 2 Date

To be notified

IOM Maths Olympiad Result 

To be notified

2.0Highlights of IOM

Please find below the latest highlights of the IOM exam, providing a brief overview of everything about the Math Olympiad.

Full Exam Name

International Olympiad of Mathematics

Short Exam Name

IOM

Conducting Body

SilverZone Foundation

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

Exam Level

Intermediate

Languages

English

Mode of Application

Offline

Application Fee (General)

125 Rs [Offline]

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Duration

40 Minutes (For Class 1 to 8)

50 Minutes (For Class 9 to 12)

3.0IOM Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria an aspirant needs to fulfil to appear for the exam:

  • The International Olympiad of Mathematics (IOM) Level 1 welcomes students from grades 1 to 12. Advancing to Level 2 requires finishing in the top 1000 of your grade in Level 1, highlighting the importance of doing your best. 
  • The students of each grade who are able to qualify for Level 1 by securing the top 1000 rank are entitled to Level 2.
  • For Level 3, it's even more selective: only students who earned 1st place in their grade, from 6th to 12th, in Level 2 are eligible.

4.0IOM Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Learn what to study and how the IOM exam is structured with the exam pattern and syllabus. The syllabus covers the math topics you'll encounter, and the exam pattern shows how questions are organized.

Understanding both the syllabus and the exam format is key to succeeding in the IOM. Here's a quick overview:

  • The IOM exam is in English, so make sure you're comfortable with the language.
  • All questions are multiple-choice, and the good news is there's no penalty for incorrect answers!
  • It's for students in grades 1 to 12, and here's the breakdown:
  • Grades 1-2: Answer 25 questions in 40 minutes.
  • Grades 3-5: Tackle 30 questions in 40 minutes.
  • Grades 6-8: Solve 35 questions in 40 minutes.
  • Grades 9-12: Face 40 questions with 50 minutes to complete them.

IOM 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 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 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 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 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 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 Class 7

Unit

Chapter

No. of Question

Marks

Total Marks

Numbers and Their Operations

Integers

Simplifying Arithmetic Expressions

Fractions and Decimals

Rational Numbers

Exponents

5

2.5

12.5

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions

Simple Equations

3

2.5

7.5

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

10

3

30

Scholar’s Zone

Scholar’s Zone

5

4

20

Total No of Questions: 35

Total Marks: 100

IOM 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 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

Coordinate 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 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 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 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

5.0IOM Application Form

The SilverZone Foundation sends out IOM Registration Forms and prospectuses to all schools that are registered with them. However, please note that these documents may not include the latest updates about the syllabus, prizes, levels, and other changes that are available on this website.

To participate, schools must complete the Registration Forms and submit them to the Foundation by the specified timeframe.

  • Visit the IOM Registration Portal.
  • Use 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).

6.0IOM 2024 Result : How to Check Result?

Stay informed about your performance in the IOM Examination 2024. Here, you will find all the details you need regarding the announcement of the results. The International Olympiad of Mathematics results are already available, and the results for additional subjects are expected to be declared in the first or second week of February 2024. 

7.0IOM Exam Achievements: Awards and Recognition

This brief overview highlights the award system and essential details of the IOM Olympiad, emphasizing the significance of scholarly achievement and a competitive mindset.

Level 1 Awards

  • 4th to 10th ranks: Gift certificates of varying values for all grades.
  • 11th to 25th ranks: Gift certificates for all grades.
  • 26th to 500th ranks: Topper Achievement Certificate for all grades.
  • Zonal and State ranks (1st to 3rd): Medals of Excellence for all grades.
  • Class Toppers (1st to 3rd): Medals of Excellence for students scoring at least 50%.

Level 2 Awards

  • 1st Olympiad rank: Students in 12th grade win Rs. 50,000; in 11th grade, Rs. 25,000; and in grades 1-10, Rs. 10,000 each.
  • 2nd Olympiad rank: Rs. 10,000 for 11th and 12th graders; Rs. 7,500 for grades 1-10.
  • 3rd Olympiad rank: Rs. 7,500 for 11th and 12th graders; Rs. 5,000 for grades 1-10.

Level 3 Awards

  • Top two students from each subject enjoy an educational trip abroad: Math & Science Olympiad winners go to NASA (USA), and English Language Olympiad winners visit London (UK).

Additional Notes

  • All participants receive a certificate reflecting their ranks and marks.
  • In case of tied ranks, awards are shared or replaced with gift certificates and medals for more than 10 students sharing a rank.
  • Every student gets a detailed Chapter-wise Performance Analysis Report.

Important

  • Winners receive only one award, choosing the higher-level award if eligible for multiple.
  • Awards meant for lower ranks will be passed to the next eligible student.

8.0IOM Preparation Tips

The International Olympiad in Mathematics provides a unique platform to delve into the vast and intriguing world of Mathematics. Preparing for the IOM encompasses two benefits: enhancing one's Mathematical skills and enabling one to join a worldwide community of peers with similar interests.

Below are some essential preparation tips to help you excel in the IOM Mathematics Olympiad Exam.

  • Practice with Previous Papers: Regularly working through past exam questions improves familiarity and efficiency. It's a key step towards mastering the exam format.
  • Master Core Concepts: Deeply understanding fundamental Mathematical principles is crucial. It will surely help you to solve problems with accuracy.
  • Improve Time Management: During your practice sessions, focus on timing yourself. Efficient time management is essential to complete all questions within the stipulated timeframe.
  • Seek Help When Stuck: Don't hesitate to ask for explanations on topics you find difficult. Understanding every concept clearly is important for a solid Mathematical foundation.
  • Develop Problem-Solving Techniques: Cultivate different strategies for solving Mathematical problems. This versatility can be a significant advantage in the exam.
  • Maintain Calm and Confidence: Keep a positive mindset and stay calm during the exam. Confidence can significantly impact your performance.
  • Evaluate Past Performances: Reviewing and learning from your previous attempts can guide you to better strategies and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The International Olympiad of Maths (IOM) is a prestigious global competition that challenges students' Mathematical skills. It's organized across three levels, catering to students from grades 1 to 12, and aims to foster a deep understanding and love for Mathematics.

Awards vary by level and include cash prizes, educational trips (such as to NASA for Math & Science Olympiad winners), medals of excellence, gift certificates, and achievement certificates for top performers across different ranks and categories.

Schools registered with the SilverZone Foundation automatically receive the registration forms. Unregistered schools can request a prospectus by emailing info@silverzone.org or calling the Foundation.

The International Olympiad of Maths Comprehensive Book is a valuable resource for students preparing for the IOM. It offers a thorough overview of the syllabus, detailed explanations of Mathematical concepts, and a wide range of practice questions to enhance problem-solving skills.

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