The International Maths Olympiad (IMO) is just around the corner. The dates for IMO Exam for classes 1 to 12 are 5th Dec., and 17th Dec. We all know that the SOF Olympiads are real tough nuts to crack and when it comes to Maths it becomes a question of worry for every student. For any student, qualifying IMO requires plenty of efforts, as a student needs to devote a lot of time and energy to understand and solve the Olympiad problems. It is often seen that students remain confused about ‘how to start preparation for the IMO exam and be exam ready?’. It actually depends on their attitude and smart preparation for the IMO exam. In this blog, we are sharing 10 International Maths Olympiad Tips And Tricks to guide students in their preparation for the upcoming IMO exam.
If you are appearing for the first time or are regulars at Olympiads, complete preparation guide is a must. Read step-by-step Olympiad preparation guide for SOF Olympiad exams.
1. Prepare yourself
As IMO is just around the corner you need to be ready to work hard and be mentally prepared for the exam. In SOF Olympiads, questions are trickier than regular School exams. These exams actually test your conceptual understanding of the subject.
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2. Know the Syllabus
Go through the IMO syllabus carefully and do not overlook any key aspects of it. A thorough knowledge about the syllabus is necessary to cover every topic during your exam preparation. It also makes navigation through each topic easy, resulting in timely completion of preparation. You can log on to SOF Website or Download our app- SOF Olympiad Trainer for any further queries regarding IMO exam.
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3. Gather IMO preparation books
After a thorough study of the syllabus, get all the necessary books and resources for your preparation. It is always important that to get the right kind of books for your preparation. The selected books must cover all the content and topics relevant to IMO syllabus. As MTG publications is the content partner for SOF, so it will be best to use their study materials. It offers Previous years papers, Workbooks, Olympiad Skill Development System, Mock Test Series to prepare for SOF IEO Olympiads. Know the most recommended IMO preparation books and prepare from them without fail.
4. Create a schedule and stick to it
Prepare a time-table or study schedule for your IMO preparation. A study-schedule typically should include 5 study days followed by a day for your assessment (You can change the schedule according to your own needs). You will have to stick to the schedule for the remaining time, i.e. until you are finished with your preparations.
5. Select a right place for preparation
Preparing for Olympiads requires ample amount of practice which can only be attained through undisturbed concentration in studies. Hence, select a proper place for your study to prevent any distractions. Select a quiet, calm place where you can practice maths problems without any disturbances.
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6. Keep reinforcing your basic concepts
As you know Olympiad questions are all concept-based and objective type, so you need to emphasize on the basic concepts in Mathematics of both present and previous class. Know how to reinforce your Mathematical concepts with smart approach from Learning Mathematics Book Series, for Classes 1 to 8. This series of books gives interactive exercises, DIY and HOTS questions in new and innovative teaching methodology, making learning smart and efficient.
7. Practice as much as possible
With a thorough knowledge about all the mathematical concepts in each topic, now is the time to head start practicing Olympiad problems. Practice as many IMO exam sample papers and Previous Years’ Olympiad question papers as you can. Practice enhances your problem-solving skills and speed, and also builds confidence in you. Practice from MTG’s, 100% Real Test Papers for IMO and instant downloadable e-Books of previous year’s papers of International Mathematics Olympiad – Level 1
8. Check your progress
While practicing, you should always go for a self-assessment test to figure out your area of strengths and weaknesses. This will help you to understand how well you are at some areas and where you need to put more effort. Refer to Olympiad Skills Development System (OSDS) to assess your performance and learn about your mistakes from the detail solutions provided.
9. Consider yourself as the winner
Once being academically prepared, you need to build the right attitude in yourself. ‘Being mentally confident’- is the key to perform well in any Olympiad. Hence, it is necessary to carry an optimistic attitude to score high in IMO. Read our blogs to get tips to stay motivated, stay positive, exam tips, mental tricks to solve mathematical problems faster, etc. Check your notes, your performance indexes, read Maths Olympiad tips and tricks, starting a week from the exam. Analyse your strength and weakness. Try improving your weaknesses.
10. Relax and Rest
Avoid late-night study in order to do well. Proper sleeping is necessary as it helps your brain to retain any new information and boosts your memory. Sleeping also helps to balance out any stress. It is advisable to relax and sleep well on the night before the actual exam. Consider it just like another exam and stay relaxed.
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We hope these International Maths Olympiad tips and tricks will help you in preparing for the upcoming IMO Exam. You can leave your comment in the comment box below for any query related to SOF IMO exam.
“There lie no secrets to success. It’s all depends on your hard work, timely preparation and dedication.”
All the Best!
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