Online applications are invited for the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad 2023 (CTSO) for Teachers Teaching Classes 1 to 8!
About the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad
One of the important selection criteria for placements in reputed schools is evaluating a teacher’s proficiency level in the subject. Hence, it becomes important to become skillful in the subjects they teach to become competent professionals in the teaching field.
With an objective to gauge the practical avenues & hone proficiency in the Science subject, CREST Olympiads has started the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO). Teachers from different parts of the world appear for this online certification test.
Important Information About the Olympiad
| Categories for Exams | Stage I (Grades 1-3), Stage II (Grades 4-6) & Stage III (Grades 7-8) |
| Eligibility | INR 225 (India-based candidates) / USD 15 (International candidates) per stage |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Exam Dates | Stage I (Grades 1-3): Oct 10, 2023Stage II (Grades 4-6): Oct 12, 2023Stage III (Grades 7-8): Oct 14, 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) |
Stages of CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO)
CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) can be taken by teachers who teach Stage I (Grades 1-3), Stage II (Grades 4-6) & Stage III (Grades 7-8) students.
Fees of CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO)
The fee for CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) certification is INR 225 (India based candidates) / USD 15 (International candidates) per stage. The fee also includes Free Trial.
Syllabus of CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO)
The syllabus of different stages for the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) is mentioned below –
Syllabus of Stage I (Grades 1-3)
Living and Non-living things, Plants, Animals, Human Body, Good Habits and Safety Rules, Food and Nutrition, Properties of Matter, Natural Resources, Earth and Space Science, Housing and Clothing, Occupations, Light and Shadow, Sound, Force, Human Impact on Our Environment, Family and Festivals, Transport and Communication.
Syllabus of Stage II (Grades 4-6)
Plants, Food and Its Components, Animals, Human Body Systems, Properties and Changes in Matter, Force, Work, Energy, Our Environment, Earth and Universe, Natural Resources and Calamities, Fibre to Fabric, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures, Changes Around Us, Living Things in the Biosphere, Motion and Acceleration, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Fibre to Fabric.
Syllabus of Stage III (Grades 7-8)
Nutrition in Various Organisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Thermal Energy, Acids, Bases and Salts, Chemical Reactions and Changes, Adaptations of Animals to Climate, Winds, Storms and Cyclone, Distribution of Natural Resources, Respiration in Organisms, Transportation in Plants and Animals, Reproduction in Plants and Animals, Motion, Electric Current and Its Effect, Light, Micro-organisms, Metals and Non-metals, Natural Resources, Combustion, Flame and Fuel, Cell, Force and Pressure, Sound Waves, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Earth, Stars and Solar System, Pollution of Air and Water, Crop Production and Management.
Marking Scheme
The syllabus of the different stages for the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) is mentioned below:
| Stages | Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| For Stages I-III (Grades 1-8) | Practical ScienceAchiever’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.
Preparation for CREST Teacher Science Olympiad
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 Science Olympiad Workbook(s).
Sample papers: The sample paper pdf of different stages for the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) can be downloaded using the below links:
How to Register?
Candidates are required to follow a few steps to register for the Teacher Science Olympiad. Check now the complete registration process for CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO).
Click here to view the official notification of the CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) for Teachers Teaching Classes 1 to 8 [Oct 10 to 14].
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