New-age Olympiad Competitions for Schools

Designed to apply age-appropriate acquired knowledge

Sprouts (Grade 3 and 4)

Students develop early problem-solving skills and a love for learning which can enhance academic foundation and confidence.
School benefit from students who are enthusiastic and ask great questions.

Pathfinders (Grade 5 and 6)

Students deepen their knowledge and improve critical thinking to boost academic performance and competitive spirit.
School benefit from students who can think creatively and solve problems independently.

Aces (Grade 7 and 8)

Students gain advanced skills to take informed decision to choose elective subject for board exams.
School benefit from students who are well-prepared for selecting right subjects for future success.

New-age Olympiad Subjects

Preparing for mid-21st century opportunities

Computational Thinking Olympiad

What is Computational Thinking?
CTO promotes problem-solving, logical reasoning, and creativity among students. It enhances school prestige, encourages STEM education, and prepares students for future careers in technology and innovation-driven fields. This benefits individual growth, fosters a collaborative learning environment, and significantly boosts the school's reputation in academic excellence. Read more...

Exam Fee Only ₹210, Includes All Online Study Materials

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking Olympiad

What is Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking?
FLETO equips students with practical skills in money management, investing, and entrepreneurship, enhancing financial responsibility and problem-solving abilities. It boosts curriculum relevance, student engagement, and academic performance, preparing students for future economic challenges and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit. Read more...

Exam Fee Only ₹210, Includes All Online Study Materials

Computational Thinking is not limited to Coding, Computer Science or Artificial intelligence. Computational Thinking is a problem-solving method that breaks down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps. It involves logical reasoning and systematic approaches to find solutions using computers or human thinking models.

CT cultivates critical thinking and prepares children for future careers in technology-driven industries.

Few examples of using CT across different school subjects:

Mathematics:

Students can use CT to analyze patterns in sequences or solve complex equations by breaking them down into smaller steps. This approach fosters logical reasoning and systematic problem-solving skills.

Science:

CT can help students in designing experiments by defining variables, collecting data, and analyzing results using algorithms. It encourages hypothesis testing and data-driven decision-making.

Language Arts:

CT can be applied in analyzing literature by identifying themes, character interactions, and plot developments using structured analytical frameworks. It promotes critical thinking and textual analysis skills.

Social Studies:

Students can use CT to analyze historical events by identifying cause-effect relationships, evaluating primary sources, and predicting outcomes based on historical trends. It enhances analytical thinking and historical perspective.

Art and Design:

CT supports creativity by helping students plan and execute projects with clear steps, iterative improvements, and problem-solving strategies. It combines artistic expression with logical structuring.

In the long run, CT prepares students for future careers where technology and analytical skills are important. It fosters adaptability, creativity, and a systematic approach to problem-solving, which are essential in very wide fields.

Imagine being in control of your money and turning ideas into reality. That's the power of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking!

Financial Literacy: Your Money Masterclass

Financial Literacy equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the exciting, but sometimes confusing, world of money. It's like learning the language of finance! Here's what it covers:

Understanding Money:

How does money work? Inflation? Savings? These are just some of the topics students will explore, gaining a strong foundation for managing their finances.

Making Smart Choices:

Budgeting, saving, and investing become familiar terms. Students learn to manage allowances or part-time jobs effectively, making informed decisions about their money.

For example, budgeting allows students to prioritize their spending, whether it's saving for that new game or enjoying a movie with friends. It empowers them to take charge of their financial future.

Entrepreneurial Thinking: From Ideas to Action

Entrepreneurial Thinking ignites students' inner spark! It's all about:

Creativity and Innovation:

Students learn to identify opportunities for new ideas and solutions. They explore ways to develop and market products or services, just like real entrepreneurs!

Problem-Solving Prowess:

Challenges become stepping stones. Students develop the skills to tackle problems head-on, adapting to changes and finding creative ways to overcome them.

Imagine students turning a school project into a mini-business, creating a product and selling it to their classmates. This hands-on experience teaches them valuable lessons about taking risks, adapting to customer needs, and the power of hard work.

Why is this Important?

Learning these skills early sets students up for success. They become financially independent and adaptable, ready to face a dynamic job market. It's like planting the seeds of financial responsibility and proactive decision-making, ensuring a strong foundation for their future.

So, the next time you hear about financial literacy or entrepreneurial thinking, remember: it's empowering students to take control of their money, turn ideas into action, and build a bright future!

Why Computational Thinking Olympiad?

CTO is an excellent opportunity for schools to help students establish strong foundation of computational thinking and steer them to excel in it. Key reasons why your school should participate:

No Coding: Computational Thinking encompasses more than coding. In fact, CTO dose not required any coding knowledge. It equips students with valuable problem-solving skills such as decomposition, abstraction, and pattern recognition, essential for success in any field, not just computer science.
Foundation in STEM: The CTO exposes students to the basics of computer science and programming in an engaging way with or without the knowledge of coding. This can ignite an interest in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and encourage students to pursue careers in these rapidly growing areas.

Innovative Thinking: The CTO challenges students to think outside the box and develop creative solutions. This fosters a culture of innovation within your school, preparing students to become future problem-solvers.
Skill Testing: Participating in the CTO allows students to test their abilities and gain confidence by getting familiar with the future-ready terminologies.
Preparing for the Future Tech-Readiness: The CTO is a stimulating and enjoyable competition that makes learning computational thinking fun. Students will be motivated to participate and eager to learn more.

Inclusivity: The CTO is open to students of various age groups and skill levels, making it inclusive for a broad range of participants.
Enjoyable Competition: The CTO is a stimulating and enjoyable competition that makes learning computational thinking fun. Students will be motivated to participate and eager to learn more.

Study Material and Practice: Study Material and Practice: Participants receive ample study materials and practice questions at no additional cost. Additional resources include video tutorials on exam techniques. Students earn points by completing these online resources, which contribute to their final exam score.
Invaluable Preparation: Preparing students for the CTO helps them develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills that benefit them across all academic areas.

Role of School, Exam Invigilator and Reimbursements

Why Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking Olympiad for your school?

FLETO is an exciting opportunity for schools to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the financial world and become future business leaders. Here's why your school should participate:

Financial Literacy: FLETO equips students with crucial financial knowledge, including budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Encourages students to think entrepreneurially, fostering skills such as innovation, risk-taking, and strategic planning
Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines economics, mathematics, social studies, and business principles, enriching the overall academic curriculum.
Practical Application: Provides real-world applications for theoretical concepts learned in the classroom.
Problem-Solving: Challenges students to come up with innovative solutions to real-world financial and business problems.

Gaining Confidence: Helps students gain confidence in their financial decisions and entrepreneurial ideas
Leadership Skills: Promotes leadership by encouraging students to take initiative and lead projects and teams.
Career Readiness: Prepares students for careers in finance, business, and entrepreneurship.
Motivation to Learn: Engages students and motivates them to further explore financial and entrepreneurial topics.
Economic Understanding: Enhances students’ understanding of local and global economic systems.

Lifelong Skills: Financial literacy and entrepreneurial thinking are essential skills that benefit students throughout their lives, both personally and professionally.
Future Preparedness: Equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the financial and business aspects of their future careers and personal lives.
Social Responsibility: Encourages socially responsible financial and business practices.

Study Material and Practice: Study Material and Practice: Participants receive ample study materials and practice questions at no additional cost. Additional resources include video tutorials on exam techniques. Students earn points by completing these online resources, which contribute to their final exam score.
Invaluable Preparation: Preparing students for the CTO helps them develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills that benefit them across all academic areas.

Study Material

Study materials and practice questions are designed to make you well-prepared for the competition.

Simplified Preparation

Weekly Practice Questions

Exam Format Familiarization

Additional Study Material

Simplified Preparation:

One of the greatest advantages of the stepo.org Olympiad exams is that students do not need to prepare separately. Unlike other similar exams, you do not have to buy books to study. Instead, the questions are carefully curated to enhance students’ logical reasoning and critical thinking skills, appropriate to their age group.

Weekly Practice Questions:

To help students become familiar with the type of questions they can expect in the exams, we will release three questions per week for four weeks.

Students will solve these questions and later receive explanations for the correct answers.
We encourage all students to solve the practice questions and review the explanations.
Regardless of whether their answers are correct, students will earn a total of 24 points for solving the 12 practice questions and reading the explanations carefully. Detailed information on the points system is available after registration and login.

Exam Format Familiarization:

Solving practice questions also helps students become accustomed to the actual exam format. In the stepo.org Olympiad exams, students will solve 18 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Additional Study Material:

For many schools, Computational Thinking (CT) and Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking (FLET) may be new subjects. To address this, we are providing four presentations as additional study material to help students understand the subjects and their key terminologies. Students will earn 4 points for reading through the study material.

Timeline

July 1

Registration open

Registrations open for Schools, Students and Channel Partners.
August 15

Registrations ends for Channel Partner

Last day to register as Channel Partner.
August 22

Registrations ends for School

Last day to register your school for the olympiad.
August 29

Registrations ends for Student

Last day to register student for olympiad.
September 15 to September 21

1st Set Questions

Releasing 1st set of practice questions for the students.
September 22 to September 28

2nd Set Questions

Releasing 2nd set of practice questions for the students.
September 29 to October 05

3rd Set Questions

Releasing 3rd set of practice questions for the students.
October 06 to October 12

4th Set Questions

Releasing 4th set of practice questions for the students.
November 05

Check Your Score

Last day to score 20 marks through reference & study material and practice questions.
November 18 to November 20

Computational Thinking Olympiad

CTO exams will be held between 18 to 20 November at 01:30pm.
November 25 to November 27

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking Olympiad

FLETO exams will be held between 25 to 27 November at 01:30pm.
December 23

National Result Announcement

CTO and FLETO competition results will be announced .

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Mission

At Stepo.org, we are dedicated to equipping students with essential 21st-century skills through our innovative Olympiad competitions. Our mission is to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning by providing engaging, practical educational experiences that inspire young minds to excel and innovate in a rapidly changing world.

Programs

Catering to students from grades 3 to 8, our programs emphasize Computational Thinking and Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurial Thinking. These competitions are designed to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial acumen, ensuring students are well-prepared for future challenges.

Question Curation

Each question in our Olympiads is carefully curated to suit the specific age group it targets. Our questions are designed to be age-appropriate, thought-provoking, and aligned with educational standards, fostering a balanced and supportive learning environment.

Team

The authors of our questions are a diverse group of professionals, including experienced educators, industry experts, and thought leaders. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ensure our Olympiads are of the highest quality. Our team is passionate about education and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders.

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New-age Olympiad Competitions for Schools

Sprouts (Grade 3 and 4)

Pathfinders (Grade 5 and 6)

Aces (Grade 7 and 8)