International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad -iRAO Syllabus

SilverZone Reasoning and Aptitude exam is an excellent method for gauging students’ aptitude and thinking. The Silverzone International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad should be attended by every student in every class. It is a thorough evaluation used to ascertain a student’s genuine potential in order to help them choose the best professional path.

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The iRAO programme is open to students in grades 3 to 12.

The test is given by SilverZone on two separate days, which schools can choose from. Students in Classes 3 to 12 may participate in the SilverZone International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO). 50 questions must be answered correctly for 100 points by students in grades 3 to 12. We shall go into great depth about the iRAO syllabus in this article.

Exam Highlights and Dates

Conducting Body SilverZone Foundation
Exam Name International Reasoning & Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO)
Registration Deadline (Offline Mode) 30 September 2022
Exam Dates (Offline Mode)
  • 23 November 2022
  • 21 December 2022
Registration Deadline (Online Mode) 30 September 2022
Exam Dates (Online Mode)
  • 19 November 2022
  • 21 January 2023
Mode of Reference Online
Mode of Examination OMR or Computer-based Test

iRAO Exam Pattern

  • Exam duration The iRAO examinations will last one hour in total (60 minutes).
  • All three level examinations will only be administered in offline mode as the test medium (pen and paper).
  • At each level of the Silverzone International Reasoning Mental Ability Olympiad (iRAO) test, students will respond to multiple-choice questions.
  • Exam language: The Silverzone International Reasoning Mental Ability Olympiad exam will only be administered in English at each level.
  • Each level of the Silverzone International Reasoning & Aptitude Olympiad test will include a total of 50 questions that students from every class must respond to.
  • Number of sections: There are a total of four sections in the Silverzone International Olympiad of Mental Ability Exam for students in grades 3 to 12. There are three sections overall for students in grades 3 to 8: the Mental Ability Test, the Quantitative Aptitude Test, and the Scholar’s Zone.

iRAO Syllabus

In order to compete in the International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad, students in grades 3 to 12 must answer 50 questions and get 100 points. Here are the specifics of the iRAO 2022 exam schedule.

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Analytical
  • Ranking and missing characters
  • Find the missing number
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 4

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Analytical
  • Ranking and missing characters
  • Find the missing number
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 5

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Analytical
  • Ranking and missing characters
  • Find the missing number
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 6

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Analytical
  • Ranking and missing characters
  • Find the missing number
  • Time and clock
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 7

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Analytical
  • Ranking and missing characters
  • Find the missing number
  • Cubes and dices
  • Time
  • Clock and calendar
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 8

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Analytical
  • Ranking and missing characters
  • Find the missing number
  • Statement analysis
  • Statement and conclusion
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
  • Rule detection
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 9

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • English dictionary-based word arrangements and missing letters
  • Ranking and missing characters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Logical
  • Statement and argument
  • Syllogism
  • Data interpretation
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirrors and water reflection
  • Sequence of figures
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Grammar English grammar
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Permutation and combinations
  • Probability
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 10

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • Ranking and missing characters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Logical
  • Statement and argument
  • Syllogism
  • Statement and assumption
  • Statement – courses of action
  • Situation reaction test
  • Verification of the truth of the statement
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirror and water image
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
  • Dot situation
Qualitative Aptitude English grammar
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Permutation and combinations
  • Probability
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 11

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • Ranking and missing characters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Logical
  • Syllogism
  • Logic Venn diagram
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirror and water image
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
Qualitative Aptitude English grammar
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Permutation and combinations
  • Probability
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

IRAO Syllabus for Class 12

Units Chapters
Series
  • Analogy (both word-based and numerical)
  • Odd one out (both word-based and numerical)
  • Ranking and missing characters
Coding
  • Coding and decoding
  • Symbols
  • Maths operations
Arrangement
  • Sitting arrangement
  • Blood relations
  • Direction test
Logical
  • Syllogism
  • Logic Venn diagram
  • Statement and conclusion
Non-verbal (Image-based)
  • Mirror and water image
  • Configuration
  • Fitting pieces
  • Odd pieces
  • Sequence of figures
Qualitative Aptitude English grammar
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Permutation and combinations
  • Probability
Scholar Zone Higher-order thinking questions

Key Changes to iRAO 2022

The SilverZone iRAO test registration deadline for this year has been extended till October 31, 2022. The SilverZone iRAO test will be conducted online in 2022, and the format can be either OMR-based or computer-based, depending on the choices of the institution. In the months of November, December, and January, the test will be conducted.

The iRAO test is open to all students in grades 3 to 12. The students must regularly check the exam’s official website for the results.

Frequently Asked Questions on the iRAO Syllabus

Q1

What is the procedure for applying for the iRAO?

Candidates can only apply for the exam offline through their school as long as their school is registered with the Silverzone Foundation. The exam does not allow for individual participation by any student.
Q2

Is it necessary to register in order to take the iRAO exam?

The school whose student wants to take the test must first register with Silverzone Foundation. There is no need to register individually.
Q3

Is there a minimum percentage to apply for the test?

No, there is no minimum percentage requirement.