IGKO Class 2 Syllabus 2022 - International General Knowledge Olympiad

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) hosts the IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad). The IGKO Olympiad is open to students in grades 1 to 10. Its goal is to engage students’ interest in current events while broadening their knowledge. For students competing in the IGKO Olympiad, reading the IGKO Olympiad Syllabus is necessary.

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Even though the IGKO test is mainly intended to assess students’ general awareness, there will be few current event questions. The IGKO Olympiad program will include basic topics in Geography, History, Science, and Mathematics. General Awareness, Current Affairs, Life Skills, and the Achievers Section are the four primary sections of the IGKO Syllabus Class 2. Students in classes 1 to 4 and grades 5 to 10 have different IGKO Syllabuses for each section.

Class 1 to 10 IGKO Syllabus

The IGKO Syllabus is divided into four sections for each Class from first to tenth.

1^st section	General Awareness	Topics based on important events around the world
2^nd section	Current Affairs	Contains questions from recent events
3^rd section	Life Skills	Topics based on abilities for managing and living a better quality of life
4^th section	Achievers Section	Contains questions related to higher-order thinking skills

SOF IGKO Class 2 Syllabus

The IGKO Syllabus for Class 2 is listed below.

General Awareness	Plants and Animals, Me and My Surroundings, India and the World, Language and Literature, Science and Technology, Sports, Earth, and Its Environment, Maths Fun.
Life Skills	Social Skills, Team Work, Moral Values, Communication.
Current Affairs	Research & Development, News, Updates of new happenings from around the world.
Achievers Section	Higher-order thinking questions from the above-given syllabus.

The Marking Scheme of IGKO Class 2

Class 1 to 4 has a different marking scheme from Classes 5 to 10. The marking structure of IGKO Class 2 is tabulated below.

Class: 2
Total number of questions: 35
Total marks: 40
Time: 1-hour

Section	Number of Questions	Marks/Questions	Total Marks
General Awareness	20	1	20
Current Affairs	5	1	5
Life Skills	5	1	5
Achievers Section	5	2	10
Grand Total	35		40

Frequently Asked Questions on IGKO Syllabus Class 2

What can students do to prepare for the Olympiad exams?

The majority of Olympiad exams follow the same curriculum as school exams. No additional reference books are required for the preparation of these tests. All that is required from students is that they understand all the basics and principles.

How many levels are there in the Olympiad examination?

The Olympiad test is divided into two levels. The level 1 exam is an example of an objective test. A separate test paper is given to each class. There are 35 multiple-choice questions worth 40 points for classes I to IV, and for classes V to XII, there are 50 multiple-choice questions worth 60 points. The questions must be answered within an hour.

What are the benefits of using an IGKO Sample Paper as a reference?

During the preparation period, sample papers for any test are a good resource for studying. The IGKO Question Paper gives students an idea of what types of questions will be asked during the olympiad to help improve their preparations.