IGKO Class 3 Syllabus 2022 - International General Knowledge Olympiad

The IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad) is hosted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). Students in grades 1–10 are eligible to compete in the IGKO Olympiad. Its purpose is to ignite students’ interest in current events while broadening their perspectives. The IGKO Olympiad Syllabus is mandatory reading for students participating in the IGKO Olympiad.

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General knowledge covers a broad range of topics and provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject. IGKO Syllabus Class 3 covers various topics, including General Awareness, Current Affairs, Life Skills, and Achievers Section. For each section, students in classes 1 to 4 and grades 5 to 10 have separate IGKO Syllabuses.

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 3 Syllabus

The IGKO Class 3 Syllabus is listed below.

General Awareness	Plants and Animals, Me and My Surroundings, Science and Technology, India and the World, Sports, Language and Literature, Maths fun, Transport and Communication, Earth and its environment.
Life Skills	Moral values, Leadership, Communication, Time Management, and Environmental Sensitivity.
Current Affairs	Research & Development, News, Updates on new happenings from around the world.
Achievers Section	Higher-order thinking questions from the syllabus are given above.

The Marking Scheme of IGKO Class 3

Class 1 to 4 has a different marking scheme from Classes 5 to 10. The marking structure of IGKO Class 3 is tabulated below.

Class: 3
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 3

What are the benefits of participating in the IGKO Olympiad Class 3?

An Olympiad exam helps students analyse their strengths and weaknesses based on their performance in a national or international level test. These assessments provide an objective evaluation of students’ comprehension while also motivating them to improve their marks. The student’s ability to think scientifically and logically is assessed. Students participating in IGKO Olympiads are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of subjects such as General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Life Skills. In the long run, a child can benefit from this knowledge.

Is it necessary for students to purchase any books in order to prepare for the IGKO Olympiad?

No. There is no need to buy any additional books to prepare for the IGKO. Students should thoroughly read and comprehend each concept in their NCERT subject-wise books. Rather than memorising, students should focus on mastering the fundamentals so that they may attempt any question in the exam.

When will the Olympiad results be announced?

The Olympiad results are announced within 8 weeks of the examination. The results are sent to the respective schools.

IGKO Class 3 Syllabus