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Guide to SOF Level 2 Olympiads Preparation

Guide to SOF Level 2 Olympiads Preparation

Apart from your school exams, SOF Olympiads (NSO, IMO, IEO, etc.) are the number one platform to showcase your academic expertise. The benefits of undertaking these Olympiads are countless. Firstly, you will get competitive exam experience at the National and International level – solving papers under pressure! Secondly, if you do exceptionally in these Olympiads, you will receive a Certificate of Merit/Excellence and cash prizes!

Level 2 Olympiads of IEO, NSO, and IMO are on 12th February (tentative date). This time is tough for children as well as for parents too. Parents should step in and help their children to prepare well for Level 2 exams. It is not about coming up to the top ranks, it is about helping them put their best foot forward and respecting and acknowledging their effort.
The results for IEO Level 1 are out, however, results for NSO will be out by the end of December and for IMO by Mid-January. SOF Level 2

Olympiads are going to be held on 12th February 2023 for NSO, IEO, and IMO at over 500 centers across the globe. The qualifier to level 2 would include the top 5% class-wise candidates who appear for the 1st level exam, top 25 rank holders class-wise & zone-wise, and class toppers where at least 10 students from a class appear in Level 1 & score 50% qualifying marks. (details available on www.sofworld.org)

Level 2 exam pattern is totally different from your school exams and follows an objective type pattern rather than a subjective or another type of question pattern. You can visit the official website of the science Olympiad foundation www.sofworld.org to learn the exam pattern of your corresponding class.
The syllabus of the level 2 Olympiads is the same as level 1 Olympiads but the difficulty level will be higher than level 1 Olympiads. Level 2 Olympiads are conceptually tougher and more comprehensive. Though many students qualify for level 1 without any extra effort or by just going through their school syllabus but appearing for level 2 Olympiads without preparation can be disheartening for students and may lead to exclusion.
Now, let’s have a look at the various Level 2 Olympiads offered by Science Olympiad Foundation along with some information, important tips on how to prepare for level 2 and much more.

SOF Level 2 International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

Level 2 of the International Mathematics Olympiad is conducted for students of classes 3rd to 12th by Science Olympiad Foundation. IMO level 2 tests the concepts and domain of intelligence of a student across various topics of Mathematics. IMO level 2 exam is very challenging and requires an advanced level of preparation. IMO level 1 result would be out in Mid-January, so you have very less time to prepare for IMO level 2. Some of the parents are very eager to know the result of IMO level 1. Therefore, it is advised here that parents should be confident about their children’s performance in IMO level 1 and start preparing them gradually for IMO level 2 without waiting for the IMO level 1 results to be out.

Following are some tips that will help you to crack International Mathematics Olympiad level 2 in a more confident way:

  • The syllabus needs to be at your fingertips.
  • Know your weak areas and work on them till they come to your strength.
  • Mark all questions that you are not able to answer and discuss them with your parents/ friends/ teachers regardless of the blockage in mind. Also, practice through Level 2 previous years’ papers for knowing what has been asked in these exams before.
  • Practice sample papers as they will give you a fair idea about the pattern of the exam, the time limit, and the type of questions asked. OSDS is a perfect choice for that.
  • Test your knowledge with MTG’s Level 2 Online Mock Test
  • Take the Guidance of an Olympiad expert who knows all ins and outs of the Olympiad exams and could mentor you for this level 2 exam. MTG Olympiad Online Classes are most recommended for that.

Since MTG is the official content partner for SOF, we suggest that you must have MTG’s IMO level 2 study materials to score well in the level 2 Olympiad exams. In IMO level 2 MTG offers a plethora of useful resources to cover all stages of your preparation.

  • Previous 3 years’ papers – An eBook containing the previous 3 years’ solved question papers of level 2 exams.
  • Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS) – A digital downloadable test series consisting of 5 model test papers with answer keys and OMR Sheets (PDF).
  • All-India Online Mock Test Series – A competition-based test series of three papers that are exactly identical in pattern to SOF Olympiads.
  • Olympiad Online Classes – Online live classes for level 2 exams will help students to resolve their last-minute doubts as the expert teacher will assist them in answering challenging Olympiad questions.
  • Power Pack Level 2 – A discounted combo of all Olympiad essentials in one pack which consists of all four above-mentioned products at a 30% discount.

SOF Level 2 National Science Olympiad (NSO)

Level 2 of the National Science Olympiad is organized for students of classes 3 to 12. This exam is conducted at designated centers decided by the Science Olympiad Foundation. The result of NSO Level 1 would be out by the end of December. The syllabus of NSO level 2 is the same as NSO level 1 Olympiad, so students need not neglect the level 1 study material.
Many intelligent students could not secure good ranks in NSO level 2, the reason is they lack the skills to attempt the paper. NSO level 2 is based on multiple concept applications and multiple domains of intelligence, it is advisable to get enriched study material from some good publishers. As MTG publications are the official content partner for SOF, it will be best to use their study materials. MTG offers Level 2 Previous Years’ Papers, Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS), Olympiad Online Classes, and Online Mock Test Series to prepare you excellently for the NSO level 2 exam.
Also, you can get a combo of all these study materials with a Level 2 Power Pack at 30% off.

Olympiad Skills Development System (OSDS) is one of the best products of MTG for the NSO level 2 Olympiad that helps in developing the exam taking skills among the students. OSDS is a downloadable test series of 5 papers and an OMR sheet similar to the actual Olympiad and can be downloaded easily on the MTG website.

SOF Level 2 International English Olympiad (IEO)

International English Olympiad or IEO Level 2 is conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation for students of classes 3rd to 12th. As the Level 1, IEO result was announced on 12th December, qualifying students are left with almost 2 months to prepare for Level 2. Achieving success in IEO Level 2 is not an easy affair, it requires a lot of effort and patience.
Here are a few tips that can help you to score well in the second level of IEO:

  • Make a schedule and follow it strictly.
  • Do regular practice of Grammar, as it will bring you confidence and the ability to attempt any question in English. Use Integrated
  • Learning Grammar Series by MTG to become well-versed in your grammar.
  • Get acquainted with the latest exam pattern. MTG Online Mock Test Series is the best practice for this purpose.
  • For the best guidance, prefer an Olympiad expert. MTG Olympiad Online Classes are most recommended for that.
  • Practice sample papers as they will give you a fair idea about the pattern of the exam, the time limit, and the type of questions asked.
  • OSDS is perfect for that.
  • Prepare through Previous Years’ Papers of Level 2 to check your level of preparedness. MTG offers 3 Previous Years’ Solved papers with which you can become familiar with the exam and boost your confidence.

MTG Publications is one such reputed name in the field of Olympiad study materials which has the best downloadable study material in the country. MTG provides Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS), Olympiad Online Classes, 3 Previous Years’ Solved Papers, and All India Online Mock Test for IEO Level 2 Olympiad.

  • Previous 3 years’ papers – An eBook containing the previous 3 years solved question papers of IEO level 2 exams.
  • Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS) – A digital downloadable test series consisting of 5 IEO model test papers with answer keys and OMR Sheets (PDF).
  • All-India Online Mock Test Series – A competition-based test series of three IEO papers that are exactly identical in pattern to SOF Olympiads.
  • Olympiad Online Classes – Online live classes for level 2 exams will help students to resolve their last-minute doubts as the expert teacher will assist them in answering challenging Olympiad questions.
  • Power Pack Level 2 – A discounted combo of all IEO Olympiad essentials in one pack which consists of all four above-mentioned products at a 30% discount.

All the best for the Level 2 Olympiad!