Maths Olympiad for Class 2

Your Class 2 mathematician deserves the world stage! That is why we at CREST Olympiads come into the picture. From learning what they teach in School to uplift the level of maths by competing at the International level, learners develop skills that last a lifetime.

CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam is conducted globally where students from 6000+ schools participate. The exam intends to improve analytical skills, aptitude, inculcate innovative thinking, and much more. The exposure that students get through this exam is unmatched to the exams conducted by various other Olympiad conducting organizations. Read through the page to know more about the International Olympiad of Mathematics!

a. Class 2 is a milestone: this is the first year your child takes the CREST Maths Olympiad alone, without a parent or teacher beside them. Having anyone sit with the child during the exam can lead to disqualification.

b. Students from CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Board and other boards can take the Maths Olympiad for Class 2. CREST Olympiads have students from 60+ countries.

c. Enrol through your school, or independently through the website.

d. The exam is held online at home and monitored through the webcam. You need a laptop, desktop or tablet with a screen larger than 11.5 inches and a stable internet connection. It can be a Mac, an iPad or a Windows machine on Windows 8 or above. Use the latest Google Chrome (Edge and Firefox also work); the exam won't open in Safari. Mobiles can't be used.

e. For Class 2, the CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) is conducted in 2 levels.

1. Thinking, not just counting. With 3-digit numbers, pictographs and patterns, Class 2 questions ask children to read a picture or a table and work something out from it.

2. Independence. Taking a timed test alone at seven is a real step. Children learn to read the question themselves, decide, and move on.

3. Concepts over memory. A published Class 2 testimonial says the Olympiad encourages a strong conceptual foundation and a practical understanding of the ideas behind each topic.

4. Their work gets noticed. Students who secure ranks are recognised with medals and certificates, and Class 2 is where ranking begins, so a child can see how they compare with peers in their zone and internationally.

International Maths Olympiad registration for class 2 can be done by students on their own or through their respective schools.

The school has to fill in the form present here: https://www.crestolympiads.com/register-school, and it will be contacted within 48 working hours with the next steps.

Students who register separately from school & want to appear for the Maths Olympiad for class 2 online test can follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the browser and copy-paste this link: https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. The registration form pops up.
3. Fill in all the registration form details.
4. Select the exam at the bottom of the details filling section in the registration form you wish to appear in.
5. Read the instructions carefully.
6. Make the payment.
7. Registration is complete.

Note:

1. Maths Olympiad Individual registrations by students are accepted.

2. Students who have not done registration through school will have to take exams from home. The individual participating should have a computer or laptop with a webcam and a good internet facility. The exam is monitored through a webcam.

In Class 2 the numbers grow to three digits, and Addition and Subtraction widen into Computation Operations. Four topics are new compared with Class 1: Capacity, Temperature, Lines and Pictographs.

The full class 2 Maths Olympiad syllabus:

Section 1: Numerals, Number Names and Number Sense (3-Digit Numbers); Computation Operations; Length; Weight; Capacity; Time; Temperature; Money; Lines, Shapes and Solids; Pictographs; Patterns.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions, with the syllabus as per Section 1.

On the day, your child gets an hour for 35 questions, and the top possible score is 45. Both levels share that layout. Guessing is safe, since CMO does not deduct marks for wrong answers. The questions stay close to school work but are pitched a notch harder. To see other classes, open the Maths Olympiad syllabus page.

The exam dates for CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) for Class 2 for the Academic year 2026-27 are as given below:

Note: Check Olympiad exam dates for other CREST Olympiads subjects as well.

The exam fee is INR 275 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is USD 15.

A good Class 2 plan is three or four short sessions a week, starting about six weeks before Level 1. Your child should do the work; you check it and talk it through afterwards.

Give each week a theme. Week one: 3-digit place value, comparing numbers like 406 and 460, and number names. Week two: computation, with carrying and borrowing. Week three: length, weight and capacity using a ruler, a kitchen scale and a measuring jug. Then time, temperature and money. Leave pictographs and patterns for last; they are quick to learn but need careful reading.

Next, work through the class 2 Maths Olympiad sample papers, then last year's paper from the list at the end of this section. Mark the questions that took too long. An hour for 35 questions works out to roughly 103 seconds each, so a child who spends four minutes on one pictograph will run short at the end.

Because Class 2 children sit the exam alone, do at least one practice run without help. The free trial test is a replica of the real exam, and the exam fee also covers two online practice tests. For printed practice, browse the Maths Olympiad books. If you would like a teacher to guide your child, CREST's preparation partner offers Olympiad Success online classes.

CREST Mathematics Olympiad cut-off for class 2 is made available on the CREST Olympiads website. The cut-off marks are set to ensure a minimum marking criteria for passing the examination. Know more about the Mathematics Olympiad cut-off & rankings in detail.

The dates for the class 2 Maths Olympiad answer keys can be found on the CREST Olympiads website. Answer keys for CREST Mathematics Olympiad are usually released within one week after the last exam date. Students can predict their scores with the help of these answer keys.

Class 2 is the first year your child's Maths Olympiad result comes with a rank. Results are made public roughly a month after the last answer key date. Sign in with your child's credentials, and the Level 1 score sits in the performance section of the dashboard.

Ranks are worked out in five zones (North, South, East, West and International) as well as internationally. A zonal rank of 10 or less earns a gold medal, and so does a score at the 96th percentile or above. The top three internationally take home Achiever's Trophies.

Clearing the Level 1 cut-off means a place in Level 2. Once results are declared, CREST posts the cut-offs and the names of rank holders on its Awards and Cut-off & Ranking Criteria pages.

a. CREST Olympiads offers students fascinating awards. For 50% of the top scorers, there are rewards.

b. International Ranks 1-3 receive Achiever's Trophies and Merit Certificates.

c. All students with a 96 percentile or higher, as well as candidates with a zonal rank of 10 or less, will get a gold medal.

d. Students with a percentile of 93 to 96 will get a silver medal, and those with a percentile of 90 to 93 will get a bronze medal.

e. A Merit Certificate will be given to the top 25% of students.

f. A digital certificate with the words "Honourable Mention" will be given to the top 25% to 50% of candidates.

g. Check Olympiad Awards & Prizes in detail now.

1. My son is in class 2 and has just given the Mathematics Olympiad exam. How can I access his result?

To view results for CREST Mathematics Olympiad, follow the steps:

You have to first log in with your credentials on https://www.crestolympiads.com/login and then go to dashboard -> Performance -> Results -> Select CMO > Select CMO Level 1 & result page will show up.

2. What is the syllabus for class 2 international Mathematics Olympiad?

The syllabus for class 2 CREST Mathematics Olympiad includes Numerals, Number Names and Number Sense (3-Digit Numbers), Computation Operations, Length, Weight, Capacity, Time, Temperature, Money, Lines, Shapes and Solids, Pictographs & Patterns.

3. What is Maths Olympiad?

Mathematics Olympiads are international competitive exams held in online mode only for students in classes KG-10. CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) is the best international Mathematics Olympiad conducted by CREST Olympiads (World’s Most Innovative & Largest Online Olympiad Exam).

4. What is the exam fee for the class 2 Maths Olympiad?

For CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO), the exam fee for each subject is Rs. 275 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is $15 (US Dollars). The exam is conducted for classes KG and 1-10.

5. Is a calculator allowed in the Maths Olympiad examinations for class 2?

No, students are not allowed to use calculators during the examination.

6. Whom should I contact for queries related to Maths Olympiad exams for class 2?

For any query related to the Maths Olympiad exams for class 2, use the below details to get resolved.

CREST Olympiads contact number: +91-98182-94134
CREST Olympiads email: info@crestolympiads.com