#International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

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The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) stands as a pinnacle of intellectual challenges, orchestrated by the esteemed Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). A beacon for young mathematicians, the IMO transcends borders to nurture excellence and creativity in Mathematics.The IMO is a globally recognized competition that tests the mathematical acumen and problem-solving prowess of students. Organized by SOF, it offers participants a platform to delve into intricate mathematical problems and showcase their skills on an international stage.

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hey pretty, please talk more about more stuff that you like, you’re so cute <3

Another one that I haven’t really talked about is liking math but not in a normal way probably more like a degenerate way…

Growing up I was like a lot into it. I used to compete in those math Olympiad tournaments. And as any other regular normal kid my dream was to go to the IMO (like the highest level international Olympiad) which is unrealistic af but I only found out that years later…

When I was in high school I started going to these other courses math course offered by my local university, which was 100% focused on math competitions. And you took like Number theory, algebra, geometry and combinatorics (number theory is obviously the nicer one) and they were really hard, some of it was in a college level so that’s probably why. But it’s funny how I was pretty average on those and it wasn’t easy for me. But on my class there was this dude who’d sit at the back and read books because the already college level math was too boring for him (he was like 14 ��) so it puts into perspective how good some of these people are…

Another weird thing is that at school sometimes I’d do math in even non math related classes 😭 and I never liked notebooks so I’d write stuff down on my table then erase it afterwards…pretty sure I got in trouble at some point for that but it was so much easier

One time when I was like 13/14 me and a couple friends decided to calculate 38! Factorial by hand (terrible idea) to calculate the total amount of possibilities we could arrange all students on the class room. This took hours, I mean hours we pretty much spent the whole school period doing it, for some reason I still don’t know why. There are more math related stories I think but I already typed way too much so…anyways. I almost ended up doing a mathematics bachelors but I went for engineering instead. But I’ll probably do a double major, or at least a mathematics minor just for fun

38! Is equal to: 523022617466601111760007224100074291200000000

Just to put into perspective how stupid that is 😭

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I haven't seen anyone talk yet about the fact that an AI solved 4/6 of this year's IMO problems. Is there some way they fudged it so that it's not as big a deal as it seems? (I do not count more time as fudging- you could address that by adding more compute. I also do not count giving the question already formalised as fudging, as AIs can already do that).

I ask because I really want this not to be a big deal, because the alternative is scary. I thought this would be one of the last milestones for AI surpassing human intelligence, and it seems like the same reasoning skills required for this problem would be able to solve a vast array of other important problems. And potentially it's a hop and a skip away from outperforming humans in research mathematics.

I did not think we were anywhere near this point, and I was already pretty worried about the societal upheaval that neural networks will cause.

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So I have my second adhd evaluation in a week and like

I've been trained for years to on how to sit down for 4.5 hours while working on 3 particularly obtuse math problems. Mathematics Olympiad shit. I've won medals on an international level [not technically IMO tho so I'm not valid, I know this].

And maybe that should be taken into account when a "slightly above average" result on the computerised test is found during my adhd eval. Which is carried by me being in the top 1% for response speed because that part goes by quicker if you answer the questions faster.

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You mentioned being a part of the International Mathematical Olympiad. How did you end up doing in the tournament, and how did you get selected?

I went twice: first to Vietnam in 2007, where I got 6 points on one of the problems, and then to Spain in 2008, where I could have easily gotten full marks on a problem but because I forgot to prove a trivial edge case I ended up with four, which was a bummer. (The IMO is structured with six problems, three per day, with each one worth seven points, and you have 4.5 hours per day to solve them; the first problem each day is the easiest and the third the hardest.)

In both cases I believe I was in the middle of the Icelandic team, scoring-wise. As usual, Iceland is a tiny country, so when you pick the six best high-school-aged Icelanders at a thing they aren’t going to be great on a global scale. The first time I went, there was one guy who was a real supergenius on an Icelandic scale, who I think got a bronze medal (half of the participants get either gold, silver or bronze), which is a rarity for us. (Same guy was also a talented pianist and played in youth league football tournaments; the kind of guy you just sort of look at and go ‘Yeah, he is just going to be better than me at literally anything.’) If I recall correctly Iceland had won one or two silver medals at the IMO ever (and zero golds). Don’t know if there have been more by now.

The selection was done via two levels of math tournaments, one with more, easier problems and then, for the top 25 scorers on that, a second one with fewer, more IMO-like (but still easier than the real thing) problems. I think I placed something like 22nd in the first one for 2007, but much higher in the second, because I’m relatively better at that sort of problem. For 2008 I actually missed the first tournament for some reason, but they invited me to the second anyway because I’d been on the team the previous year, and again I placed in the top six. In 2009 I did take part in the first tournament again but managed to bungle it by spending too much time on one of the harder, more interesting problems instead of racking up points on the easier ones, so one way or another I didn’t make the cutoff to take part in the second one.

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The Toughest Math Benchmark Ever Built

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The Toughest Math Benchmark Ever Built

Frontier Math approach math reasoning in LLMs from a different perspective.

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📝 Editorial: The Toughest Math Benchmark Ever Built

Mathematical reasoning is often considered one of the most critical abilities of foundational AI models and serves as a proxy for general problem-solving. Over the past few years, we have witnessed large language models (LLMs) push the boundaries of math benchmarks, scoring competitively on International Math Olympiad (IMO) problems and advancing discoveries in various areas of mathematics. From this perspective, it might seem as though LLMs are inching towards “super math powers,” but that is not entirely the case.

Much of AI’s impressive performance in math benchmarks relies on scenarios where the problem is perfectly articulated within a prompt. However, most foundational models struggle when they need to combine different ideas creatively or use “common sense” to structure and solve a problem. Can we develop benchmarks that measure these deeper reasoning capabilities?

Frontier Math, a new benchmark developed by Epoch AI, is designed to test the boundaries of artificial intelligence in advanced mathematics. Unlike traditional math benchmarks such as GSM-8K and MATH, where AI models now score over 90%, Frontier Math presents a significantly more challenging test. This higher difficulty stems from the originality of its problems, which are unpublished and crafted to resist shortcuts, requiring deep reasoning and creativity—skills that AI currently lacks.

From an AI standpoint, Frontier Math stands out by emphasizing the capacity for complex reasoning. The benchmark comprises hundreds of intricate math problems spanning diverse fields of modern mathematics, from computational number theory to abstract algebraic geometry. These problems cannot be solved through simple memorization or pattern recognition, as is often the case with existing benchmarks. Instead, they demand multi-step, logical thinking akin to research-level mathematics, often requiring hours or even days for human mathematicians to solve.

The problems within Frontier Math are specifically designed to test genuine mathematical understanding, making them “guess-proof.” This means that AI models cannot rely on pattern matching or brute-force approaches to arrive at the correct answer. The solutions, which often involve large numerical values or complex mathematical constructs, have less than a 1% chance of being guessed correctly without proper reasoning. This focus on “guess-proof” problems ensures that Frontier Math serves as a robust and meaningful test of an AI model’s ability to truly engage with advanced mathematical concepts.

Despite being equipped with tools like Python to aid in problem-solving, leading AI models—including GPT-4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro—have managed to solve fewer than 2% of the Frontier Math problems. This stands in stark contrast to their high performance on traditional benchmarks and highlights the significant gap between current AI capabilities and true mathematical reasoning.

Frontier Math provides a critical benchmark for measuring progress in AI reasoning as these systems continue to evolve. The results underscore the long journey ahead in developing AI that can genuinely rival the complex reasoning abilities of human mathematicians.

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Counterfactual Generation in LLMs

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OpenAI o1-preview, o1-mini: Advanced Reasoning Models

OpenAI o1-preview, OpenAI o1-mini, A new collection of models for reasoning that address challenging issues.

OpenAI o1-preview

OpenAI has created a new line of AI models that are meant to deliberate longer before reacting. Compared to earlier versions, they can reason their way through challenging tasks and tackle more challenging math, science, and coding challenges.

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The first installment of this series is now available through ChatGPT and its API. OpenAI anticipates frequent upgrades and enhancements as this is only a preview. OpenAI is also including evaluations for the upcoming upgrade, which is presently being developed, with this release.

How it functions

These models were trained to think through situations more thoroughly before responding, much like a human would. They learn to try various tactics, improve their thought processes, and own up to their mistakes through training.

In OpenAI experiments, the upcoming model upgrade outperforms PhD students on hard benchmark tasks in biology, chemistry, and physics. It also performs exceptionally well in coding and math. GPT-4o accurately answered only 13% of the questions in an exam used to qualify for the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), compared to 83% for the reasoning model. Their coding skills were tested in competitions, and in Codeforces tournaments, they scored in the 89th percentile.

Many of the functions that make ChatGPT valuable are still missing from this early model, such as posting files and photographs and searching the web for information. In the near future, GPT-4o will be more capable in many typical instances.

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However, this marks a new level of AI power and a substantial advancement for complicated thinking tasks. In light of this, OpenAI is calling this series OpenAI o1-preview and resetting the counter to 1.

Security

In the process of creating these new models, OpenAI is also developed a novel method for safety training that uses the models’ capacity for reasoning to force compliance with safety and alignment requirements. It can implement their safety regulations more successfully by reasoning about them in the context of the situation.

Testing how effectively their model adheres to its safety guidelines in the event that a user attempts to circumvent a process known as “jailbreaking” is one method they gauge safety. GPT-4o received a score of 22 (out of 100) on one of OpenAI’s most difficult jailbreaking tests, but OpenAI o1-preview model received an 84. Further information about this can be found in their study post and the system card.

OpenAI has strengthened its safety work, internal governance, and federal government coordination to match the enhanced capabilities of these models. This includes board-level review procedures, such as those conducted by its Safety & Security Committee, best-in-class red teaming, and thorough testing and evaluations utilizing its Preparedness Framework.

OpenAI recently finalized collaborations with the AI Safety Institutes in the United States and the United Kingdom to further its commitment to AI safety. OpenAI has initiated the process of putting these agreements into practice by providing the institutes with preliminary access to a research version of this model. This was a crucial initial step in its collaboration, assisting in the development of a procedure for future model research, assessment, and testing both before and after their public release.

For whom it is intended

These improved thinking skills could come in handy while solving challenging puzzles in math, science, computing, and related subjects. For instance, physicists can use OpenAI o1-preview to create complex mathematical formulas required for quantum optics, healthcare researchers can use it to annotate cell sequencing data, and developers across all domains can use it to create and implement multi-step workflows.

OpenAI O1-mini

The o1 series is excellent at producing and debugging complex code with accuracy. OpenAI is also launching OpenAI o1-mini, a quicker, less expensive reasoning model that excels at coding, to provide developers with an even more effective option. For applications requiring reasoning but not extensive domain knowledge, o1-mini is a powerful and economical model because it is smaller and costs 80% less than o1-preview.

How OpenAI o1 is used

Users of ChatGPT Plus and Team will have access to o1 models as of right now. The model selector allows you to manually choose between o1-preview and o1-mini. The weekly rate limits at launch will be 30 messages for o1-preview and 50 for o1-mini. The goal is to raise those rates and make ChatGPT capable of selecting the appropriate model on its own for each request.

Users of ChatGPT Edu and Enterprise will have access to both models starting next week.

With a rate limit of 20 RPM, developers that meet the requirements for API usage tier 5(opens in a new window) can begin prototyping with both models in the API right now. Following more testing, OpenAI aims to raise these restrictions. Currently, these models lack support for system messaging, streaming, function calling, and other capabilities in their API. Check out the API documentation to get started.

OpenAI also intends to provide all ChatGPT Free users with access to o1-mini.

Next up

These reasoning models are now available in ChatGPT and the API as an early release. To make them more helpful to everyone, it plans to add browsing, file and image uploading, and other capabilities in addition to model updates.

In addition to the new OpenAI o1 series, OpenAI also wants to keep creating and publishing models in its GPT series.

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OpenAI Unveils Advanced ChatGPT with Enhanced Math, Coding, and Science Abilities

OpenAI has released an upgraded version of its popular chatbot, ChatGPT, now equipped with advanced capabilities to handle complex tasks in fields like math, coding, and science. This new iteration is powered by OpenAI o1, a breakthrough AI technology designed to address common issues found in previous models, such as struggling with basic math or generating incomplete code.

The updated ChatGPT, introduced on Thursday, is engineered to "reason" more effectively than its predecessors. Unlike earlier versions that provided immediate responses, the new ChatGPT takes a more deliberate approach to problem-solving. "This model can take its time, think through the problem in English, and break it down to find the best solution," said Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI’s chief scientist.

During a live demonstration, Pachocki and OpenAI technical fellow Szymon Sidor showcased the bot solving an intricate acrostic puzzle, answering a Ph.D.-level chemistry question, and diagnosing a patient based on detailed medical information. These examples highlighted the chatbot’s enhanced reasoning skills and its potential for tackling more sophisticated tasks.

OpenAI o1 technology represents a broader trend in AI development, where companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are all pushing to create systems that can reason through problems step by step, mimicking human logic. Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI ensures this technology will soon be integrated into its products, offering a range of practical applications, from helping programmers write code to serving as automated math tutors.

This structured problem-solving ability could also be valuable in fields like physics, where complex mathematical formulas need to be generated, or healthcare, where researchers can use AI to assist in experiments.

Since ChatGPT’s initial release in 2022, it has revolutionized AI interactions by responding to user queries, writing essays, and generating code. However, earlier models were not without their shortcomings—occasionally producing mistakes, buggy code, or repeating misinformation found online.

To overcome these challenges, OpenAI has employed reinforcement learning in the new system. This process allows the AI to learn from trial and error, improving its accuracy by repeatedly working through problems and identifying successful strategies. However, the system remains imperfect and can still make errors. "It’s not going to be perfect," Sidor admitted, "but it’s more likely to provide the right answer by working harder."

The upgraded ChatGPT is now available to ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Teams subscribers, as well as developers and businesses seeking to incorporate the technology into their own applications.

In standardized testing, OpenAI reports that its new model outperforms previous versions. On the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) qualifying exam, the prior iteration of ChatGPT scored 13%, while OpenAI o1 achieved an impressive 83%. However, experts caution that standardized tests may not fully reflect real-world performance, especially when it comes to tasks like tutoring students.

"There’s a difference between problem-solving and assistance," said Angela Fan, a research scientist at Meta. "New models that reason can solve problems, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they can guide someone through their homework."

Despite its limitations, OpenAI’s latest version of ChatGPT marks a significant leap forward in AI, with the potential to tackle more intricate, real-world challenges across multiple industries.

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Top 10 Academic UK and US Competitions for International Students

Competetion Prep

Participating in international competitions can be a transformative experience for students like you, allowing you to showcase your wit, earn recognition from reputable institutions, and even secure scholarships. International competition participation can even bring additional benefits such as gaining global exposure and expanding horizons, depending on your field of interest. If you are interested in competing, here are some competitions you can join, the ideal time to start preparing, and the different educational platforms that can help you.

Top 10 Academic UK and US Competitions for International Students:

If you are an international student, there are plenty of competitions to choose from, ranging from academic challenges to creative contests. Here are some of the most popular ones:

1. International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO): The IMO is the oldest and most prestigious international mathematics competition for high school students. First held in Romania in 1959, it has since grown to become a global event and aims to challenge students with advanced mathematical problems that require creativity, insight, and rigorous problem-solving skills. The IMO is also a platform for students to demonstrate their mathematical abilities on an international stage. Eligible for students 20 years old and below on the day of the second contest paper (typically in July), the competition accepts a team of up to six students from each participating country. The selection of students is often based on national mathematics competitions.

2. Model United Nations (MUN): In MUN, students simulate the workings of the United Nations, debate global issues, and try to draft resolutions. This competition hones public speaking, diplomacy, and negotiation skills. Participants are selected by local organizers or by their school. If your school does not participate in it, you may opt to register online or through your local organizer. 

3. John Locke Essay Competition: Held annually by the John Locke Institute, the John Locke Essay Competition encourages critical thinking by writing on philosophical, political, and economic issues. The competition is open to ages 14-18, with different categories for younger and older participants. Through this competition, young people are encouraged to engage with challenging intellectual questions in subjects such as philosophy, politics, economics, history, and law.

4. Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest (HIR AWC): Open to students between the ages of 13 to 18, this contest is an avenue for participants to showcase their research and writing skills on global issues and themes pre-chosen by the competition committee. The contest provides an opportunity to get published in HIR. 

5. Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI): FPSPI encourages students to think critically, work collaboratively, and propose innovative solutions to real-world problems. Founded in 1974, it has grown into a global competition involving thousands of students globally. The competition is divided into several components; the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) where teams or individuals analyze a scenario related to a global issue and follow a six-step problem-solving process to propose solutions; the Community Problem Solving (CmPS) where students identify and address problems within their communities, creating and implementing action plans to solve them; Scenario writing where each participant write narratives set at least 20 years in the future, based on one of the year’s global topics and; the Scenario performance where similar to scenario writing but focuses on oral storytelling.

6. The Conrad Challenge: This competition is an annual, multi-disciplinary innovation competition for high school students to develop innovative solutions to global problems. Named after astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad, the competition seeks to inspire young people to think like entrepreneurs and use their creativity to address real-world challenges. The competition is divided into several phases where students will outline their innovative ideas, develop a business plan, and present their projects to a panel of judges at the Conrad Innovation Summit. 

7. National History Day (NHD): Founded in 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio, NHD aims to enhance research skills and understanding of history through research, writing, presentation, and critical thinking. There are 2 categories, the Junior Division (Grades 6-8) and the Senior Division (Grades 9-12). Students will have to choose a historical topic related to an annual theme and then conduct in-depth research using primary and secondary sources.

8. The World Scholar’s Cup (WSC): An academic team competition for students aged 11-18, the WSC combines debate, writing, and multiple-choice challenges. Founded in 2007, it aims to foster collaboration, public speaking, and creative thinking in students worldwide. In teams of three, students engage in debates on a variety of topics, individually write essays on different prompts, a multiple-choice quiz, and a fast-paced team quiz which all test students' knowledge across six subjects, including science, history, literature, art, music, and social studies.

9. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF): Founded by the Society for Science, ISEF is the world's largest pre-college science competition. Open to high school students from around the world (usually winners of affiliated fairs), ISEF provides scholarships, recognition, and networking opportunities with top scientists and universities through scientific research, presentation, and critical thinking. It also encourages students to tackle real-world problems using scientific methods and to present their findings to a global audience.

10. American Regions Mathematics League (ARML): ARML is an international math competition where teams of high school students compete in challenging mathematics problems that are open to high school students globally, with teams often including students from international schools. It aims to foster a love for mathematics among high school students, promote teamwork, and challenge participants with complex mathematical problems.

What do you need to prepare for a competition?

Time is crucial when it comes to competition preparation. Ideally, you should start preparing at least six months in advance, especially for highly competitive and challenging competitions. 

Aside from early preparation, here are other 5 tips to consider:

Follow the guidelines - Each competition has a different guideline. For example, essay writing competitions have a required citation format. Some competitions have a theme, like the HIR AWC. Make sure you follow this to ensure that your submission is impeccable. 

Practice - For academic Olympiads, participating in timed mock tests will help simulate the competition environment. Reviewing and solving the previous years' problems can also build your familiarity and knowledge when doing tests. 

Focus on honing skills - For essay competitions, you need to spend ample time refining your writing and research skills. You must choose a topic early on, conduct extensive research, and draft multiple versions of your essay to ensure it's polished and well-argued. To be at ease, you may avail of writing exercise services to make sure that your essay is polished to perfection. For public speaking or debate competitions, pronunciation exercises can help you get comfortable and enhance your confidence leading up to the competition.

Stay consistent and manage stress - In any competition, consistency is key. Set a study schedule and stick to it, even if it's just a little progress each day. Managing stress is also crucial—balance your preparation with relaxation and activities to avoid burnout.

Use Available Resources - Use educational platforms, books, and past papers to deepen your understanding. You may also avail one-on-one tutoring sessions with experts who specialize in your competition area. By attending online tutoring sessions, you have the chance to be more prepared for any competition you’ll join.

What are the benefits of online tutoring services?

Several online tutoring services provide tailored tutoring services to help you maximize your potential so you can excel in competitions. Here’s how:

1. Personalized Coaching - Online tutoring services offer one-on-one coaching sessions that are optimized to your specific competition needs. Whether you’re preparing for the IMO or the John Locke Essay Competition, the plethora of expert tutors from different fields can guide you through the process.

2. Comprehensive Resources - Online tutoring services provide access to numerous application tools and other relevant resources like practice tests. These are designed to equip you with the right knowledge and give you an edge during the competition.

3. Confidence Building - Preparing for competitions can be daunting, but online tutoring services help build confidence through constructive and personalized feedback. You will also identify and address your specific areas of weaknesses well before the competition starts.

4. Flexible Scheduling - Online tutoring services offer flexible tutoring sessions, allowing you to attend sessions at your convenience. You can even pick a tutor who matches your learning style and needs.

Preparing for an international competition can feel overwhelming but by starting early and following these steps, you can significantly boost your chances of winning. With focused preparation, you’ll not only deepen your knowledge and improve your skills but also gain the confidence to stand out among the best. So, if you’re planning to enter a competition, the time to start is today!

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IMO (International Maths Olympiad)

PRMO (Pre-Regional Mathematics Olympiad)

RMO (Regional Mathematics Olympiad)

INMO (Indian National Mathematical Olympiad)

IOM (International Olympiad of Mathematics)

NSTSE (National Level Science Talent Search Exam)

NSEJS (National Standard Exam in Junior Science)

IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad)

NSO (National Science Olympiad)

IAO (International Astronomy Olympiad)

INAO (Indian National Astronomy Olympiad)

IOQJS (Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Junior Science Exam)

STSE (State Talent Search Examination)

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AI achieves silver-medal standard solving International Mathematical Olympiad problems - Google DeepMind

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Top Resources and Tools for International Mathematics Olympiad Success.

It is such strategic preparation, having quality resources coupled with continued practice that would guarantee victory at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). The top resources, which would help massively in this regard, would be the "Art of Problem Solving" series for generating clear introductions to many problem-solving methods along with several higher mathematics concepts. Further, if you work through some IMO problems and their solutions compiled by different people in places such as the official IMO website and places as diverse as the community forums of the Art of Problem Solving, you will give yourself insight into the kind of questions they ask.

Resources exist if one considers both Kahn Academy and Brilliant.org as two interactive tools that repeat complex topics through practice questions and explanatory videos. Another important thing is to take mock tests and practice tests—basically, trying to get the feel of the competition environment and experiencing time management. At least in math clubs or online communities like AoPS, you will have peers who support each other with shared resources and motivation. Finally, the resources and tools above will help students who wish to pursue study in mathematics at a high level to set about the task of better preparation while trying to achieve the best results within the scope of the IMO.

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The SCO Olympiad stands as a premier Online and Offline Olympiad examination globally, attracting students from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations. It offers participants the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency and comprehension in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), as well as SCRATCH, Mental Ability, Social Science, and more.

The Mathematics Olympiad in India is a highly esteemed event, drawing participation from numerous institutions and students in classes 1 to 12. Contestants exhibit their mathematical knowledge and skills in pursuit of victory in this national and international competition.

Students engage in both online and offline participation, with registrations and involvement from across the Indian subcontinent. The SCO Olympiad is the most favored Maths Olympiad examination in India, with many students utilizing this platform to augment their knowledge and competitiveness through the complimentary online study materials that enrich their mathematical abilities.

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