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The CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) is an annual international online competition open to students from Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 10. Conducted by CREST Olympiads, it aims to hone students’ mathematical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking skills. With its well-structured syllabus and globally recognized framework, the CMO helps students measure their competencies against their peers worldwide.
Eligibility: Open to students in Grades KG–10 from any recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Boards, or international equivalents).
Exam Mode: Completely online, with objective-type questions
Levels:
Practical Mathematics . (core syllabus)
Achievers Section (higher-order thinking questions)
Practical Mathematics: Focuses on foundational to advanced-level topics depending on the grade.
Achievers Section: Contains higher-order thinking (HOT) questions from the same topics in Section 1.
Registration
Through Schools
Individual Registration
Note: Students registering individually must have a desktop or laptop with a functional webcam and stable internet access. Exams are proctored online, and mobile devices are not allowed.
The CREST Mathematics Olympiad syllabus is aligned with major international boards. While the exam is more challenging than standard school tests, the topics remain consistent with the respective grade’s curriculum. Here’s a breakdown:
Comparison Concepts: Big–Small, Front–Back, Full–Empty, Heavy–Light, In–Out, More–Less, Right–Left, Same–Different, Tall–Short, Thick–Thin, Top–Bottom
Time: Days of the week, Months in a year
Shapes: Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Oval, Sphere, Cone, Cube, Cylinder
Achievers Section: Higher-order thinking questions based on the above topics.
Practical Mathematics
Section 1: Practical Mathematics
All students in Grades KG–10 worldwide are eligible to participate.
Yes. If your school is not conducting the exam, you can register on the CREST Olympiads website.
The syllabus remains the same, but the difficulty and depth of questions increase in Level 2.
India: INR 225
Outside India: Country-specific (generally around USD $15).
No. Students should solve questions without external aids such as calculators.
Focus on understanding each concept thoroughly, practice multiple sample papers, and revise regularly.
Generally, participants must ensure a reliable internet connection and a functioning laptop/desktop with a webcam. In unavoidable circumstances, you can reach out to CREST Olympiads support.
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