Maths Olympiad for Class 3

Unlock your Class 3 student's mathematical genius with CREST Mathematics Olympiad exam. These International Olympiad transforms learning into adventure, covering everything from school learning to advance with age appropriate level questions.

CREST Olympiads conducts an international Mathematics Olympiad for grade 3 students every year. The students across the globe participate extensively to make their mark in the Mathematics Olympiad. The set of questions put up in the Maths Olympiad exam encourages students to apply their brains and tests different skills like data interpretation, problem-solving skills, calculation speed, ability to cover a vast syllabus, etc. and much more. The exam aims to sharpen mathematical skills in the students. Register now and watch confidence of your students bloom through mathematical excellence by participating!

a. Any Class 3 student can register for the Maths Olympiad for Class 3, through school or on their own.

b. It doesn't matter which board your child studies under (CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Board or another) or which country you live in.

c. Your child takes the test alone at home, on a laptop, desktop or tablet with a webcam and a screen bigger than 11.5 inches: a Windows machine on Windows 8 or newer, a Mac or an iPad. Use an up-to-date Google Chrome (Edge or Firefox are fine too, Safari is not) and a stable internet connection. The webcam monitors the whole exam, so nobody should sit with them, and calculators and phones are not allowed.

d. Exam slots are flexible. After payment, log in, go to Book Slot/Take Exam, and pick a time at least 2 days before the exam.

e. The test for Class 3 is held in 2 levels. Those who qualify Level 1 are eligible for Level 2.

1. Fractions without fear. Class 3 is when fractions first appear in the CREST paper. Meeting them in puzzles and pictures makes a half or a quarter feel ordinary rather than scary.

2. Reading data. Data Handling questions ask a child to read a table or chart and answer from it, a skill they will use in Science and Social Studies too.

3. Practice that fits busy homes. One Class 3 review says the flexible slots suit working parents, who can personally watch their child take the computer-based practice and main exams. The same review also praises the question types, the exam format and how easy the platform is to use.

4. A different kind of question. Another Class 3 testimonial says the Olympiad helped the writer improve and felt very different from their books. That difference is the point: the topics are familiar, the thinking is new.

International Maths Olympiad registration for class 3 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 3 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 webcam and a good internet facility. Use a laptop, desktop or tablet with a screen larger than 11.5 inches: a Windows computer or tablet running Windows 8 or above, a Mac, or an iPad. Phones cannot be used. Use the latest version of Google Chrome (Edge or Firefox also work); the exam cannot be taken on the Safari browser. The exam is monitored through a webcam.

The class 3 Maths Olympiad syllabus is divided into two sections.

Section 1 covers:

• Numerals, Number Names and Number Sense (4-digit numbers)
• Computation Operations
• Fractions
• Length, Weight, Capacity, Temperature
• Time, Money
• Geometry
• Data Handling

The Achievers Section has Higher Order Thinking Questions from the same Section 1 topics.

What changes from Class 2? Numbers go up to four digits, and Fractions and Data Handling are added. Pictographs and Patterns are no longer listed, and Geometry takes the place of the Lines, Shapes and Solids topic.

The paper: 35 questions, 60 minutes, 45 marks. Level 1 and Level 2 share this pattern, and no marks are deducted for wrong answers.

The exam dates for CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) for Class 3 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.

For Class 3, plan on five or six weeks of steady work, around 30 minutes a session. Start with the topics that are new this year.

Fractions first: fold paper into halves, thirds and quarters, then try questions that compare 1/2 and 1/4. Then 4-digit numbers: place value, expanded form, and the largest and smallest number you can make from four digits. For Data Handling, make a tally chart of the family's favourite fruits and answer questions from it. Keep a weekly round of measurement, time and money questions so they don't go rusty.

Use the Maths Olympiad questions for class 3 to see the style, then try the previous year paper. Before you plan the last fortnight, look at the marks distribution, which shows what each section is worth.

Timing: one hour, 35 questions, so a little over a minute and a half per question (about 103 seconds). Do the last two sample papers with a timer and no help, the way the real exam will be. A run through the free practice test means the webcam setup holds no surprises on the day.

Extra questions are in the class 3 Maths Olympiad books, the CREST workbook among them. Want a teacher? Olympiad Success, CREST's official preparation partner, runs courses and test series; start at its Olympiad trainer page.

After the completion of the examination, the cut-off list for the CREST Mathematics Olympiad for class 3 is revealed. 

The purpose of the cutoff is to establish a minimum mark requirement for students to pass the exam. Students who achieve a score equal to or higher than the published cut-off are regarded to have passed the exam. Two separate cut-off lists are released for level 1 and level 2. Students can check the class 3 Maths Olympiad cut-off & rankings by going to the official website.

The Olympiad answer key is a unique way of enabling students to guess their scores beforehand. CREST Olympiads always release its Maths Olympiad class 3 answer key on the answer key dates listed on the website’s exam schedule page.

The two levels of the Class 3 Maths Olympiad follow different timelines: Level 1 results land within 10 days of the last Level 1 answer key date, and Level 2 results within a month of the last Level 2 answer key date. Your child signs in on the CREST site with the registered login to see them.

CREST publishes two cut-off lists, a Level 1 list and a Level 2 list. Meeting the first one is your child's ticket to Level 2.

Spotted an error while checking the answer key? Challenge it right on the answer key page. The fee is Rs. 125 for each question, and you get it back if the Academic Council finds the challenge correct.

On the awards side, gold medals are for percentiles of 96 and up and for the ten highest zonal ranks; the 93 to 96 band earns silver and the 90 to 93 band bronze. Every child also gets a digital participation certificate.

a. CREST Olympiads gives students a range of awards.

b. For 50% of the top scorers, there are rewards.

c. All participants with a percentile of 96 or above, or a zonal rank of 10 or less, will get a gold medal.

d. All participants with a percentile of 93 to 96 will get a silver medal.

e. All participants with a percentile of 90 to 93 will receive a bronze medal.

f. A digital participation certificate will be given to each participant. This will be available in the participant's dashboard.

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

h. Check Olympiad Awards & Prizes in detail now.

1. I have two children and want to register both for the class 3 Maths Olympiad examination. How can I register them with the same email?

CREST Olympiads do not provide access to both the children using the same email id. You have to create two different login credentials to log in to the exam.

2. What is the benefit of participating in class 3 Maths Olympiad?

Participating in Olympiad exams from an early age will help students improve their learning skills, conceptual understanding and help them become more confident.

3. Which is the best Maths Olympiad exam for class 3?

CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) is one of the best and most popularly known Maths Olympiad exams among students. CMO enhances students’ knowledge and helps them showcase their talent. Based on the respective class syllabus, a separate exam will be conducted for every class once a year.

4. How many times can I participate in the Maths Olympiad examination for class 3?

Since the examination is held once a year therefore candidates can participate once for each class. No candidates can repeat the examination for the same class.

5. Is it compulsory to have a laptop or desktop for class 3 students for participating in the Olympiad of Maths?

No. Use a laptop, desktop or tablet with a screen larger than 11.5 inches: a Windows computer or tablet running Windows 8 or above, a Mac, or an iPad. Phones cannot be used. Use the latest version of Google Chrome (Edge or Firefox also work); the exam cannot be taken on the Safari browser. A webcam and a good internet connection are also needed.

6. Whom should I contact for queries related to Maths Olympiad exams for class 3?

For any query related to the Maths Olympiad exams for class 3, use the below details to get resolved.

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