CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Papers

Preparing for the Class 8 Maths Olympiad? One of the best ways to support your child's preparation is through previous year question papers. These papers not only reinforce key concepts but also give a real feel of the Olympiad exam pattern.

Why Class 8 Previous Year Papers Are Helpful

• Include important topics such as Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers and much more.
• Help students develop a strategic approach to problem-solving under time pressure.
• Encourage independent learning and logical reasoning through structured practice.

With answer keys available, students can check their work, learn from mistakes, and gradually build exam confidence.

Download the Maths Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 8 (PDF) and give your child the right tools to practise smarter and perform better in the Olympiad.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Constructions, Mensuration, Visualizing Solid Shapes, Data Handling, Direct and Inverse Variations, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs, Playing with Numbers.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	If 2x-1 + 2x+1 = 320, then find the value of x.
	a) 4		b) 5
	c) 6		d) 7

Q.2	What will be the factor of the following expression? 625a12 - 81b12
	a) (5a3 + 3b3)2 (5a3 - 3b3)2		b) (25a6 - 9b6)2
	c) (5a3 - 3b3)4		d) (25a6 + 9b6) (5a3 - 3b3) (5a3 + 3b3)

Q.3	A bag has five red, four black and three blue balls. One ball is drawn at random from the bag. Find the probability that the ball drawn is not red.
	a) 5/12		b) 1/12
	c) 1/4		d) 7/12

Q.4	Find the value of smallest positive integer n for which 864 x n will be a perfect cube.
	a) 1		b) 2
	c) 3		d) 4

Q.5	The average weight of 120 students in the second-year class of college is 56 kg. If the average weight of boys and girls in the class is 60 kg and 50 kg, respectively, then find the number of boys and girls in the class respectively.
	a) 72, 64		b) 38, 64
	c) 72, 48		d) 62, 58

Q.6	The sides of a triangle are 5, 12 and 13 units. A rectangle of width 10 units is constructed whose area is equal to the area of the triangle. Find the perimeter of the rectangle.
	a) 30 units		b) 26 units
	c) 13 units		d) 15 units

Q.7	Kenster took some loans at 6% per annum simple interest during the first year with an increase of 0.5% for each year. After 4 years she paid $3,375 as interest. How much was the loan?
	a) $12,500		b) $33,250
	c) $15,800		d) $16580

Q.8	Twelve-sided dice are used in adventure games. They are marked with the numbers 1 to 12. The score is the uppermost face. If this type of dice is thrown, then what is the probability that the score is a factor of 12?
	a) 1/2		b) 3/4
	c) 1/6		d) 1/4

Q.9	If Dennis is 1/3rd the age of his father Keith now and was 1/4th the age of his father 5 years ago, then how old will his father Keith be 5 years from now?
	a) 20 years		b) 45 years
	c) 40 years		d) 50 years

Q.10	Teo studies for 6 1/4 hours daily. He devotes 1 3/4 hours of his time to Science and Sanskrit. How much time does he devote to other subjects?
	a) 2 hours		b) 4 2/3 hours
	c) 4 1/2 hours		d) 3 1/4 hours

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 8 -

1. CREST Mathematics Worksheets Package for class 8 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST Mathematics Olympiad book for class 8 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the Maths Olympiad book for class 8 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.