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The CSO is one of the finest venues for students to broaden their knowledge and display their skills. Students are evaluated not just against their classmates but also against peers from across the world. There will be just one test level for children in grades Prep/KG and 1-2. The test will be two-levelled for grades 3 to 10. The CBSE, ICSE, ISC, and state board curricula are the CSO curriculum for all classes. This article will discuss the CSO syllabus in detail.
Exam Highlights and Important Dates
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Conducting Body |
CREST Science Olympiad |
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Exam Name |
CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) |
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CSO Practice Exam |
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CSO Practice Exam Answer Key |
9 Nov 2022 till 10 Nov 2022 |
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CSO Level 1 Exam Dates |
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CSO Level 1 Answer Key Dates |
26 Dec 2022 till 27 Dec 2022 |
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CSO Level 2 Exam Dates |
1 February 2023 |
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CSO Level 2 Answer Key Dates |
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CREST Science Olympiad Syllabus
The CSO test is based on the CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and state board syllabi. The medium of instruction is English.
CSO Class Prep/KG Syllabus
- Myself (my body parts, sense organs, my family, my home, my school, my food, and my clothes)
- My environment (seasons: summer, winter, rainy, air, water, and noise pollution)
- Animals, birds, and insects (wild, domestic & pet animals, farm animals, water animals, animal sounds, young ones, and homes)
- Plants (fruits, vegetables, and flowers)
- Music, games, and festivals (musical instruments, indoor & outdoor games, and national & religious festivals)
- Transport, safety, and habits (transport: road, rail, water, air, traffic rules & safety, and good & bad habits)
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 1 Syllabus
- Living and non-living things
- Things
- Plants
- Animals
- Human beings and their needs
- Good habits and safety rules
- Air and water
- Weather and the sky
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 2 Syllabus
- Plants
- Animals
- Human body
- Food, housing and clothing
- Family and festivals
- Occupations
- Good habits and safety rules
- Transport and communication
- Air, water and rocks
- Earth and universe
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 3 Syllabus
- Plants and animal
- Birds
- Food
- Housing and clothing
- Transport and communication
- Human body
- Earth and universe
- Matter and materials
- Light, sound and force
- Our environment
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 4 Syllabus
- Plants
- Animals
- Food and digestion
- Clothing
- Matter
- Materials
- Force
- Work and energy
- Our environment
- Earth and universe
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 5 Syllabus
- Animals
- Human body and health
- Plants
- Natural resources
- Pollution and calamities
- Earth and universe
- Matter
- Force
- Work and energy
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 6 Syllabus
- Motion and measurement of distances
- Light
- Shadows and reflections
- Electricity and circuits
- Fun with magnets
- Our environment
- Sorting and separation of materials
- Changes around us, living organisms, and their surroundings
- Food and its components
- Fibre to fabric
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 7 Syllabus
- Heat
- Motion and time
- Electric current and its effects
- Winds, storms and cyclones
- Light
- Acids, bases, and salts
- Physical and chemical changes
- Weather, climate, and adaptations of animals to climate
- Fibre to fabric
- Nutrition in plants and animals
- Respiration in organisms
- Transportation in plants and animals
- Reproduction in plants
- Natural resources and their conservation
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 8 Syllabus
- Crop production and management
- Microorganisms
- Synthetic fibres and plastics
- Metals and non-metals
- Coal and petroleum
- Combustion and flame
- Conservation of plants and animals
- Cell, reproduction, and endocrine system
- Force and pressure
- Friction
- Sound
- Chemical effects of electric current
- Some natural phenomena
- Light
- Stars and the solar system
- Pollution of air and water
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 9 Syllabus
- Motion, force, and laws of motion
- Gravitation
- Work and energy
- Sound
- Matter in our surroundings
- Is matter around us pure
- Atoms and molecules
- Structure of atom and cell – The fundamental unit of life
- Tissues
- Diversity in living organisms
- Why do we fall ill?
- Natural resources
- Improvement in food resources
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Class 10 Syllabus
- Chemical reactions and equations
- Acids, bases and salts
- Metals and non-metals
- Carbon and its compounds
- Periodic classification of elements
- Life processes
- Reproduction in organisms
- Heredity and evolution
- Light – Reflection and refraction
- The human eye and colourful world
- Electricity
- Magnetic effects of electric current
- Sources of energy
- Our environment and its management
Achievers Section
- Higher-order thinking questions – Syllabus as per section 1
CSO Preparation Tips
Create a schedule
An essential component of every competitive test is preparation. Prior to starting to study, it is crucial to develop a strategy. Students may feel burdened by having to prepare for both the scientific Olympiad and the academic work.
Practice previous years’ papers
When taking a national test, particular attention is placed on solving the previous years’ question papers. Hard work and consistent practice are required to qualify for the CSO Olympiad. Students must read textbooks and practise previous year’s papers. This will assist them in answering test questions and boost confidence in their ability to do quickly and effectively.
Implement the action plan
Students must implement a strategy once they have made it to become ready for the CSO. They should push themselves and have long-term goals. Students will benefit much from practising during this period and become prepared to take competitive tests. Along with time management, self-motivation, and physical and mental wellness, they also need to manage time.
