Class 2 Maths Olympiad is important and the basic building block of mathematics for children in further classes. While the syllabus is not that vast or complicated, maths for class 2 can be very crucial for students. If nor taught and studies properly in early years, maths can seems boring or scary to students as the go on to next class.
School connect online organizes the maths olympiad for classes K-12 every year to boost their preparation and prepare them for competitions. The maths olympiad is organized at the international, national, and school levels for students across India and even for other countries.
Syllabus for International maths olympiad for class 2
| S.No | Maths |
| 1 | Addition and Subtraction |
| 2 | Multiplication, Division |
| 3 | Comparison |
| 4 | Length |
| 5 | Weight and Capacity |
| 6 | Time and Money |
| 7 | Lines |
| 8 | Shapes and Solids |
| 9 | Pictographs |
| 10 | Logical Reasoning |
International Maths Olympiad (IMO) Dates and Time Class 1 to 12
| Subject | Participating Classes | Exam Date | Mode of Exam | Offline/Online Exam Day | Time Duration |
| International Science Olympiad (ISO) | Class 1 to 12 | 26th November 2021 | Online/Offline | Friday | 45 min (Attend anytime) |
| International Science Olympiad (ISO) | Class 1 to 12 | 27th November 2021 | Online/Offline | Saturday | 45 min (Attend anytime) |
| International Science Olympiad (ISO) | Class 1 to 12 | 29th November 2021 | Online/Offline | Monday | 45 min (Attend anytime) |
| International Science Olympiad (ISO) | Class 1 to 12 | 30th November 2021 | Online/Offline | Tuesday | 45 min (Attend anytime) |
International Maths Olympiad (IMO) Exam Pattern
| Grade | Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| 1 to 4 | Logical Reasoning | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 8 | 3 | 30 | |
| Everyday Mathematics | 12 | 3 | 30 | |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 5 | 25 | |
| Grand Total | 35 | 115 | ||
| 5 to 12 | Logical Reasoning | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 20 | 3 | 30 | |
| Everyday Mathematics | 10 | 3 | 30 | |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 5 | 50 | |
| Grand Total | 50 |
Eligibility Criteria for School Connect Online Olympiad
Age: All students of Classes 1 to 12 are eligible to appear for the 1st level Olympiads. Students who qualify for the 2nd level exam include:
(a) Top 5% of students’ class wise, who appear for the 1st level exam,
(b) State wise top 25 rank holders class wise, and
(c) Class toppers representing each participating school where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam & scores 50% qualifying marks.
Note – Students from classes 1 and 2 are not required to appear for the 2nd level exam and are ranked based on their performance in the first level exam.
Awards and Certificates Details
| Awards and Medals | Eligibility |
| Certificate of Participation | All students participated in Olympiads |
| Certificate of Merit | Rank holder of Class (Minimum 10 students participating each class) |
| Qualifier of Gold Medal | Top Rank Stage 2 Selected Students |
| Qualifier of Silver Medal | Second Top Rank Stage 2 Selected Students |
| Certificate of Excellence/Appreciation | Outstanding Performance Certificate to all Stage 2 Participants |
| Hall of Fame | Best Performing Students in Stage 2/Final Olympiad Exam |
| Achievers Gold Medal | Rank holder in International Olympiad Ranking |
| Cash Rewards | Top 10 Students |
Olympiad Registration
- Class: You need to be a student in Classes 1 to 12 to be eligible for class 2 maths olympiad
- Boards: You must be a student of SSC, ICSE, or CBSE boards.
- Qualifying for second-level examination:
The top 5% of students (class-wise) also benchmark percentile score who appear for the first level exam.
Class toppers from each participating school; where at least 10 students participate and score a minimum of 50%.
- Year of attempt: As long as you’re a student enrolled in any of Classes 1 to 12, you can apply for International Science Olympiad and IMO or International Maths Olympiad).
- The number of attempts: Any number of attempts as long as you are a student of Class 1 to 12. You can attempt only once in a year for any olympiad with 2 qualifying stages.
- Year of attempt: As long as you’re a student enrolled in any of Classes 1 to 12, you can apply for International Science Olympiad and IMO or International Maths Olympiad once in every academic year.
How to prepare for the Maths olympiad?
Maths requires a very little amount of learning of mugging up the questions. Maths doesn’t need to be learned. Just practice. The more you practice, the better.
Do sample paper for practice: Sample paper help you learn time management and exam pattern. They make you prepare for the exam in the way exam paper is set. You can do Sample papers for class 2 Maths Olympiad to practice for n=both olympiads and for school and CBSE exams.
Stick to the concept: Class 2 maths is all about basics and understanding of how numbers and shapes work. So instead of learning any formulas or definitions. Focus on the concept.
For more resources for olympiad preparation CLICK HERE.
You can also find online study material and learn Class 2 maths online at https://www.schoolconnectonline.com/cbse/Class-2nd/Maths.
If you wish to study and compete for other subjects the resources are provided below:
