IMO Syllabus for Class 4
The IMO for Class 4 has a total of 35 questions across four sections and a time duration of 60 minutes to complete the test. The total marks for the International Mathematics Olympiad are 40. Here is a breakdown of the four sections in the syllabus and the exam pattern of Class 4 IMO:
Section 1: Logical Reasoning
This section aims to help students improve their learning abilities and feel comfortable approaching nonverbal and verbal reasoning on several topics.
The section includes 10 questions and carries a total of 10 marks.
The topics include - Analogy and Classification, Days and Dates & Possible Combinations, Direction Sense Test, Embedded Figures, Geometrical Shapes and Solids, Mirror Images, Ranking Test, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet Test, Patterns.
Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning
This section tests the student's aptitude in mathematics, especially their ability to apply their knowledge of numbers and problem-solving abilities.
The section includes 10 questions and carries a total of 10 marks.
The topics include - Data Handling, Conversions, Symmetry, Perimeter of Various Shapes, Geometry, Money, Time, Capacity, Weight, Length, Fractions, Computation Operations, Number Sense (more than 4-digit numbers), Numerals and Number Names.
Section 3: Everyday Mathematics
This section assesses the student's understanding of the application of mathematics in daily life and real-world circumstances.
This section includes 10 questions and carries a total of 10 marks.
The syllabus for this section is the same as that of Section 2.
Section 4: Achiever's section
This section is designed to challenge students to think more critically and use higher-order thinking abilities to solve complex problems. This section includes five questions and carries a total of 10 marks.
The syllabus for this section is also the same as that of Section 2.