International Mathematics Olympiad

IMO 2017

International Maths Olympiad or IMO is a platform to identify and encourage the

mathematical creativity of students in different schools across India & abroad.
Students from class 1st to class 12th are eligible to appear for the 1st phase of
International Mathematics Olympiad.

IMO 2017 Registration and Application Form:

The Students can register for the exam from their school itself. No individual
participation from other source is accepted by the IMO. All the exam related
information and notifications are sent to the schools along with the registration forms,
prospectus, posters and other exam related details. The students could get the
necessary information regarding IMO from their school or through the IMOs official
website i.e www.sofworld.org.

IMO 2017 Exam Pattern:

The IMO is conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: The first phase of IMO is conducted in the respective schools of the
participants during the school hours.
For each class, there will be a separate objective type question paper consisting of
four sections that include Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics,
Achievers Section and Mathematical Reasoning.

For students from Class 1st to Class 4th:

Section Unit No. of Questions Marks

1. Logical Reasoning 10 Questions 10 Marks

2. Mathematical Reasoning 10 Questions 10 Marks

3. Everyday Mathematics 10 Questions 10 Marks

4. Achievers Section 5 Questions 10 Marks

Time duration = 60 minutes Total Questions = 35 Total Marks = 40 Marks

For students from Class 5th to Class 12th:

Section Unit No. of Questions Marks

1. Logical Reasoning 15 Questions 15 Marks

2. Mathematical Reasoning 20 Questions 20 Marks

3. Everyday Mathematics 10 Questions 10 Marks

4. Achievers Section 5 Questions 15 Marks

Time duration = 60 minutes Total Questions = 50 Total Marks = 60 Marks

Phase 2: It is conducted for students of class 3rd to class 12th. The following
students will qualify for the second round of the International Mathematics Olympiad
(IMO):

A. Class wise top 5 percent of students who appeared for the 1st level of exam.

B. Top 25 rank holders (Class wise & Zone wise).

C. Class topper, where at least 10 candidates from each class appeared in the exam
and scored a minimum of 50 percent of qualifying marks.

IMO 2017 Syllabus:

 Class 1

Section Topoics

Measuring Units, Patterns, Odd One Out, Geometrical Shapes, Grouping,

1
Analogy, Spatial Understanding, Ranking Test, Problems on Figures.

Numerals, Number Sense (2 digits), Number names, Subtraction, Addition,

2 Weights & Comparisons, Lengths, Time, Geometrical Shapes & Solids, Money,
Patterns.

3
As per Section 1 and Section 2.
4

Class 2

Patterns, Odd One Out, Geometrical Shapes, Ranking Test, Analogy, Coding &
1
Decoding, Embedded Figures, Measuring Units and Grouping of Figures,

Numerals, Number Sense & Number Names (3 Digit), Length, Computation

2 Operations, Weight, Time, Capacity, Temperature, Lines, Money, Shapes &
Solids, Patterns, and Pictographs.

3
As per Section 1 and Section 2
4

Class 3

Alphabet Test, Analogy & Classification, Ranking Test, Coding and Decoding,
1 Mirror Images, Figure Matrix, Geometrical Shapes, Days & Dates along with
Possible Combinations, Embedded Figures, Grouping of Figures and Patterns,

Numerals, Number Sense & Number names (4 digits), Fractions, Computation

2 Operations, Length, Capacity, Weight, Temperature, Money, Time, Geometry and
Data Handling.

3 As per Section 2

4 As per Section 1 and Section 2

Class 4

Patterns, Coding & Decoding, Alphabet Test, Ranking Test, Geometrical Shapes
1 & Solids, Embedded Figures, Days & Dates along with Possible Combinations,
Direction Sense Test, Analogy, Mirror Images & Classification.

Numerals and Number Names, Computation Operations, Weight, Capacity,

2 Money, Geometry, Symmetry, Data Handling, Conversions, Length, Number
Sense (5-digit numbers), Fractions, Time and Perimeter of Various Shapes.
3
As per Section 2
4

Class 5

Patterns, Geometrical Shapes, Analogy & Classification, Mirror & Water Images,
1 Ranking Test, Direction Sense Test, Alphabet Test, Puzzle Test, Logical
Sequence of Words, Coding & Decoding.

Numerals, Computation Operations, Number Sense & Number names (7 & 8

digit), Fractions & Decimals, Weight, Measurement of Length, Capacity, Time,
2 Volume, Conversions, Temperature & Money, Angles, Geometrical Shapes &
Solids, Area of Rectangle & Square, Data Handling, Perimeter of Various Shapes
& Symmetry.

3
As per Section 2
4

Class 6

1 Verbal & Nonverbal Reasoning

Whole Numbers, Knowing our Numbers, Playing with Numbers, Understanding

Elementary Shapes, Basic Geometrical Ideas, Integers, Decimals, Fractions,
2
Data Handling, Algebra, Mensuration, Ratio & Proportion, Practical Geometry,
Symmetry.

3
As per Section 2
4

Class 7

1 Verbal & Nonverbal Reasoning

Fractions & Decimals, Integers, Exponents & Powers, Simple Linear

Equations, Algebraic Expressions, Comparing Quantities, Lines & Angles,
2 Symmetry, Congruence of Triangles, The Triangle & its Properties, Rational
Numbers, Data Handling, Perimeter & Area, Practical Geometry, Visualising Solid
Shapes.

3
As per Section 2
4

Class 8

1 Verbal & Nonverbal Reasoning.

 Squares & Square Roots, Rational Numbers, Cubes & Cube Roots, Comparing
Quantities, Exponents & Powers, Algebraic Expressions & Identities,
2 Understanding Quadrilaterals, Linear Equations in One Variable, Constructions,
Visualising Solid Shapes, Mensuration, Data Handling, Factorisation, Direct &
Inverse Variations, Playing with Numbers, Introduction to Graphs.

3
As per Section 2
4

Class 9

1 Verbal & Nonverbal Reasoning.

Polynomials, Number Systems, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Euclids

Geometry, Linear Equations in 2 Variables, Lines & Angles,
2
Quadrilaterals, Triangles, Areas of Parallelograms & Triangles, Constructions,
Circles, Surface Areas & Volumes, Herons Formula, Statistics, Probability

3
As per Section 2
4

Class 10

1 Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning.

Polynomials, Real Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Pair of Linear Equations in 2

Variables, Triangles, Arithmetic Progressions, Coordinate Geometry, Some
2 Applications of Trigonometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Constructions,
Circles, Surface Areas & Volumes, Areas Related to Circles, Statistics, and
Probability

3 As per Section 1 and Section 2.

4 As per Section 2.

Class 11

1 Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning.

Relations & Functions, Sets, Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers,

Logarithms, Quadratic Equations, Sequences & Series, Linear Inequalities,
2 Trigonometry, Circles, Conic Sections, Binomial Theorem, Permutations &
Combinations, Statistics, Limits & Derivatives, Mathematical Reasoning,
Introduction to 3D Geometry, Probability and Straight Lines.

3 As per Section 1 and Section 2.

4 As per Section 2.

Class 12
 1 Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning.

Inverse Trigonometry, Relations & Functions, Continuity & Differentiability,

Matrices & Determinants, Integrals, Differential Equations, Application of
2
Derivatives, Application of Integrals, Vector Algebra, Probability, 3D Geometry
and Linear Programming.

3 As per Section 1 and Section 2.

4 As per Section 2.
Before starting your preparations analyze each and every topic included in the
syllabus and accordingly formulate a proper study plan. Practice several mock tests
and sample papers from different sources. Identify your strengths and weaknesses
through detailed report analysis and accordingly strengthen your weak areas.