Online applications are invited for the CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad 2023 [CTMO] for Teachers Teaching Classes 1 to 10!
Evaluating & improving proficiency in the subjects that one teaches is never a bad idea. The same goes for teachers who teach Mathematics as a subject.
With the emergence of schools, opportunities are infinite for Mathematics educators & to encash these teachers must possess excellent proficiency.
Appearing for the CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad certification test will help teachers to become competent professionals in the teaching field & is an excellent opportunity to evaluate & sharpen their current proficiency level in Mathematics subject. The teachers are tested on the practical aspects of the subject.
| Categories for Exams | Stage I (Grades 1-3), Stage II (Grades 4-6), Stage III (Grades 7-8) & Stage IV (Grades 9-10) |
| Eligibility | Aspiring, in-service, retired, home tutors, entrepreneurs (who want to open a school) can appear |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Exam Dates | Stage I (Grades 1-3): Oct 17, 2023Stage II (Grades 4-6): Oct 18, 2023Stage III (Grades 7-8): Oct 19, 2023Stage IV (Grades 9-10): Oct 21, 2023 |
| Mode of Registration | Individual |
| Fee | INR 225 (India based candidates) / USD 15 (International candidates) per stage |
| Exam Levels | 1 Level exam only |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO) can be taken by teachers who teach Stage I (Grades 1-3), Stage II (Grades 4-6), Stage III (Grades 7-8) & Stage IV (Grades 9-10) students.
The fee for CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO) certification is Rs. 225 (India-based candidates)/USD 15 (International candidates) per stage. The fee also includes a Free Trial.
The syllabus of different stages for the CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO) is mentioned below:
Numbers, Operations and algebraic thinking, Number and operations in base ten, Numbers and operations – Fractions, Measurements, Patterns, Geometry.
Number system, Numbers and operations – Fractions, Numbers and operations – Decimals, Expressions and equations, Measurements, Ratio and proportion, Geometry, Statistics and data handling.
Number system, Expressions and equations, Comparing quantities, Coordinate geometry, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics and data handling.
Number system, Expressions and equations, Comparing quantities, Coordinate geometry, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics and data handling.
The syllabus of different stages for the CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO) is mentioned below:
| Stages | Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| For Stages I-IV (Grades 1-10) | Practical MathematicsAchiever’s Section | 3020 | 36 | 90120 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 210 | ||
| The total duration of the exam is 60 minutes. | ||||
Note: For every incorrect answer, there’s a penalty of 1/3rd of the total marks allotted to that question. Since there are multiple papers administered, marks will be normalised.
Candidates must attempt these exams with the current level of knowledge that they have in the subject to best analyze their proficiency level. Still, if teachers feel to refer to some preparation resources, then they can refer:
Regular School books or CREST Mathematics Olympiad Workbook(s).
Sample papers: The sample paper pdf of different stages for the CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO) can be downloaded using the below links:
Candidates are required to follow a few steps to register for the Teacher Mathematics Olympiad. Check now the complete registration process for CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO).
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