4. Reasoning Olympiad-2023-24
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A reasoning Olympiad typically refers to a competition or event that assesses participants' abilities in logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These Olympiads are designed to challenge individuals, often students, in their ability to analyze information, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems.
Participants in reasoning Olympiads often receive recognition and awards based on their performance, and these events can serve as platforms for talented individuals to showcase their problem-solving abilities. The structure and format of reasoning Olympiads can vary, but they generally share the goal of challenging participants' reasoning skills in a competitive setting.
Reasoning Olympiads can cover a wide range of topics, including mathematics, logic, puzzles, and general aptitude. Participants may face a variety of questions that require them to think analytically, apply logical principles, and demonstrate creativity in finding solutions.
These competitions are not limited to any specific academic field and may be organized at various levels, from school-level Olympiads to international competitions. They aim to foster intellectual development, promote a deeper understanding of reasoning skills, and encourage participants to develop a love for critical thinking.
Participants in reasoning Olympiads often receive recognition and awards based on their performance, and these events can serve as platforms for talented individuals to showcase their problem-solving abilities. The structure and format of reasoning Olympiads can vary, but they generally share the goal of challenging participants' reasoning skills in a competitive setting.
The objective of a Reasoning Olympiad is to promote and assess participants' reasoning abilities, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Here are some specific objectives commonly associated with reasoning Olympiads:
1. Stimulate Critical Thinking:The Olympiad aims to encourage participants to think critically and analytically. By presenting challenging problems that require thoughtful solutions, the competition helps develop participants' ability to analyze information and make sound judgments.
2. Promote Problem Solving: Reasoning Olympiads typically include a variety of problems that test participants' problem-solving skills. These problems may come from diverse domains, such as mathematics, logic, puzzles, and general aptitude, challenging participants to find creative and effective solutions.
3. Foster Intellectual Development: The Olympiad seeks to contribute to the intellectual development of participants by exposing them to a wide range of problems that require different approaches. This exposure helps enhance their cognitive abilities and prepares them for facing complex challenges in various aspects of life.
4. Encourage Healthy Competition: By participating in a competitive environment, individuals are motivated to strive for excellence and improve their reasoning skills. The competitive nature of the Olympiad fosters a spirit of healthy competition, promoting continuous learning and growth.
5. Identify and Recognize Talent: Reasoning Olympiads often serve as platforms for identifying and recognizing individuals with exceptional reasoning abilities. Outstanding performers may receive awards, certificates, or other forms of recognition, encouraging them to further explore and develop their talents.
6. Cultivate a Love for Learning: By presenting intriguing and engaging problems, the Olympiad aims to instill a passion for learning and problem solving. Participants may develop a genuine interest in reasoning and critical thinking, leading to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
7. Provide a Networking Platform: Reasoning Olympiads often bring together like-minded individuals who share an interest in logical reasoning. This provides participants with an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.
The students who participate in Eduranet Maths Olympiad 2022-23 will be awarded Certificate of Participation and who win the Olympiad will be awarded Certificate of Merit as well as Scholarships and Medals.
The following are the details of Eduranet Maths Olympiad 2022-23.
| ELIGIBILITY | Class I-X of CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE and SSC Boards | |
|---|---|---|
| LEVELS | PRELIMS | FINALS |
| TEST(S) | MENTAL ABILITY TEST (MAT) | CRITICAL PUZZLE TEST (CPT) |
| DATE(S) | 06-12-2023 | 04-01-2024 |
| DURATION | 75 Minutes | 60 Minutes |
| TIMINGS | 9:00 A.M. TO 10:15 A.M. | 9:30 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M. |
| VENUE | Respective School Premises | Common Venue / Respective School Premises |
| SUBJECTS | General Reasoning | Critical Reasoning |
| MARKS | CLASS I : 40 MARKS CLASS II-IV : 60 MARKS CLASS V-X : 75 MARKS |
CLASS I : 40 MARKS CLASS II-IV : 40 MARKS CLASS V-X : 60 MARKS |
| TYPE OF TEST | Objective | Subjective |
| TYPE OF QUESTIONS | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | Multiplic Choice Questions (MCQ), Fill in the blanks, Short Answer Type, Match the columns, True & False, etc. |
| ASSESSMENT PARAMETERS | Knowledge & Understanding | Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis and Synthesis. |
| CUT-OFF MARKS | Cutoff marks will be based on the students' highest marks scored per class for the Prelims Level Test. Students scoring above cut-off marks in the Prelims level will get promoted to the FINALS. | Students who score above cut-off marks in the Final Level Test will be deemed as the winners. |
| ACHIEVEMENTS | All the participants will receive Certificate of Participation and Marks Memo. Students score above cut-off marks will be awarded Certificate of Appreciation. | The winners will recieve Merit Scholarships, Certificates, Medals and Mementos. |
| FEE | A participation fee of ₹150/- per student is to be collected by the school. The school shall retain ₹15/- for D.D. commissions, postal expenses like photo copying etc, and ₹10/- towards the honorarium of the school coordinator. | No fee will be collected for final level. |
Merit-based Scholarships:
Talent is an inborn trait, blessings or skill of a student. Talent must be recognized and awarded in every subject because awards and tropies will inevitably give a lot of encouragements to the students.
Maths Olympiad 2022-23 is an opportunity for students to show-case their talents in Mathematics subject.
Awards to the students
State topper awards will be provided to Final level winners.
Each winner will be eligible to get one award for an exam. The winners will be entitled to obtain the higher level award only. For e.g., the top 3 state rank holders will be entitled for getting the awards based on their state ranks. Awards accorded to them at a school level will be given to the next rank holder.
Final Level (State-wise)
The students whose scored marks are above cut-off marks and who figured among the top three positions in the Final level will be deemed as the winners of Eduranet Maths Olympiad 2022-23.
The following are the class-wise prizes available for the winners of Maths Olympiad 2022-23.
| Rank | Class-wise Scholarship Details | Number* |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹5,000/- + Gold Medal* + Certificate of Merit | 09 |
| 2nd | ₹2,500/- + Silver Medal* + Certificate of Merit | 09 |
| 3rd | ₹1,000/- + Bronze Medal* + Certificate of Merit | 09 |
| 4th - 5th | ₹500/- + Appreciation Medal* + Certificate of Merit | 63 |
| 11th - 25th | Medal of Excellence + Certificate of Appreciation | 135 |
*Medals are Gold / Silver / Bronze color plated as applicable.
In case two or more students attain the same rank, the award in the applicable category will be distributed as follows:
- For up to 4 students getting the same rank, the award amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and a Merit Certificate or a Certificate of Appreciation.
- In case 5 & more students get same rank in lieu of cash award, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and Merit Certificate or Certificate of Appreciation.
The winners of the Final Level will be invited to the Academic Proficiency Awards event organized by Eduranet Intellectual Olympiad Foundation at Hyderabad, India during the month of April and felicitate the Winner medals by placing them on victory stands by the founder of Eduranet along with other team members. This will be a proud moment for every winner who performed their best to reach this level.
Prelims Level (School-wise)
The students who scored marks are above cut-off marks in the Prelims Level will be awarded different appreciation medals.
The details as mentioned below:
| S.No. | No. of students to be enrolled | Medals* |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Where 10 or more students from a give class appear in an exam. | Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to top 3 rank holders who will be promoted to the Finals. |
| 02 | Where between 5 to 9 students from a given class appear in an exam. | Gold Medal to the top rank holder who will be promoted to the Finals. |
| 03 | Where less than 5 students from a class appear in an exam. | There will be no medal presented but the top rank holder will be promoted to the finals. |
The medals will be sent to the respective schools only.
Note: Medals are Gold/Silver/Bronze color plated as applicable.
Awards to the schools
- All participant schools will be awarded fabulous prizes, trophy with citation and a Certificate of Appreciation or Honor.
- A special dairy will be printed every year and distributed to all the participating schools which cover all the past performances of these schools along with their photographs.
- All other participating schools will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation.
Syllabus:
CLASS I:
Matching Pair, Which one is difference, What comes next?, Similar Shapes and Group of Figures, Hidden Shapes and pattern Completion, Ranking Test
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CLASS II:
Matching Pair, Which one is difference, What comes Next?, Similar Shapes, Pattern Completion, Grouping of Figures and Hidden figures, Geometrical Shapes, Finding Position, Let’s Decode
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CLASS III:
Matching Pair, Odd One Out, What Comes Next?, Let's Decode, Alphabet Test, Finding Positions, Directions, Pattern Completion, Mirror Images, Hidden Figures, Geometrical Shapes
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CLASS IV:
Matching Pair, Odd One Out, What Comes Next?, Let's Decode, Alphabet Test and Logical Arrangement of Words, Ranking Test, Direction Sense Test, Inserting the Missing Character, Pattern Completion, Mirror Images, Hidden Figures, Counting of Figures
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CLASS V:
Matching Pair, What Comes Next?, Odd One Out, Pattern Completion, Let's Decode, Ranking Test, Alphabet Test and Logical Arrangement of Words, Direction Sense Test, Puzzle Test, Hidden Figures, Mirror and Water Images, Geometrical Shapes, Inserting the Missing Character.
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CLASS VI:
Similar Pairs, What Comes Next? (Letter Series Number Series of Alpha Numeric Series), Odd One Out, Coding-Decoding, Jumbled Words, Mathematical Reasoning, (Matrix Based of Figure Based Problem or Mathematical Operations, Puzzle Test, Number Ranking and Alphabet Test, Direction Sense Test (Direction Identification and Distance Calculation), Venns Diagram, Blood Relations
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CLASS VII:
Playing with words, Using Letters for Numbers, Similarity of pairs (Similarity of Words, Similarity of Letters, Similarity of Numbers and Similarity of Alpha Numeric), What Comes Next? (Letter Series, Number Series and Mixed Series), Odd and Out (Word Classification, Letter Classification, Number Classification and Mixed Classification), Coding-Decoding (Letters, Numbers, Symbol & Miscellaneous Coding), Mathematical Reasoning (Mathematical Operations and Number Puzzles), Puzzle Test, Direction Sense Test (Direction Identification, Distance Calculation), Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations
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CLASS VIII:
Similarity of Pairs (Similarity of Words, Similarity of Numbers and Similarity of Letters), What Comes Next? (Number Series and Letter Series), Odd One Out (Word Classification, Letter Classification, Number Classification and Mixed Classification), Simple Letter Coding, Jumbled Words, Logical Sequence of Words, Mathematical Reasoning, Puzzle Test, Ranking, Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle, Number and Alphabet Test, Direction Sense Test (Direction Identification and Distance Calculation), Clock and Calender, Mathematical Operations
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CLASS IX:
Similarity of Pairs (Similarity of Letters, Similarity of Numbers), What Comes Next? (Number Series, Letter Series and Mixed Series), Odd One Out, (Word Classification, Letter Classification, Number Classification and Mixed Classification), Letter Insertion, Logical Word Formation, Mathematical Reasoning, Puzzle Test, Ranking (Top-Bottom / Bottom-Top, Left-Right/ Right-Left), Direction Sense Test (Direction Identification, Distance Calculation and Distance Calculation), Clock and Calender, Logical Venn Diagram, Blood Relations, (Un coded or Descriptive Problems and Coded Problems)
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CLASS X:
Similarity of Pairs (Similarity of Words, Similarity of Letters, Similarity of Numbers and Similarity of Alpha Numeric), What Comes Next? (Number Series, Letter Series and Mixed Series), Odd One Out (Word Classification, Letter Classification, Number Classification and Mixed Classification), Coding-Decoding, Word Completion, Jumbled Words, Mathematical Reasoning, Puzzle Test, Direction Sense Test (Direction Identification, Distance Calculation and Direction Identification, Distance Calculation), Logical Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations, (Deciphering Jumbled up Descriptions, Relationship Puzzle and Coded Relationship)
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Download(s):
1. Reasoning Olympiad Brochure 2023-24 (School) - Click here
2. Reasoning Olympiad Student Application Form 2023-24 (Students) - Click here