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 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
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 Coordinator and Reimbursements
Role of School and Exam Coordinator:
- While registering, school will nominate one Coordinator for the stepo.org Olympiad exams. A Computer or Math subject teacher would be the most ideal Coordinator. Same Coordinator can invigilate CTO and FLETO.
- Exams will be conducted online. School to provide computer lab to the students with stable internet connection. Timing of the exams will be adjusted according to the number of computers and number of students.
Reimbursement for School and Coordinator:
- School will receive ₹30 per student per subject towards administrative cost of conducting the exams.
- In addition to the administrative cost school will also receive remuneration to be paid to the Coordinator for co-ordinating and managing stepo.org Olympiad exams.
- Both these payments will be paid within 4 weeks after successfully conducting the exams.
Prizes and certificates will be awarded for Sprouts, Pathfinders, and Aces at:
National level
State level
School level
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.
"Schools can use the study material to prepare students for the Olympiad competitions."
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
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October 1Registration openRegistrations open for Schools, Students and Channel Partners.
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November 5Registrations ends for Channel PartnerLast day to register as Channel Partner.
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November 20Registrations ends for SchoolLast day to register your school for the olympiad.
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November 30Registrations ends for StudentLast day to register student for olympiad.
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November 05 to November 091st Set QuestionsReleasing 1st set of practice questions for the students.
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November 10 to November 162nd Set QuestionsReleasing 2nd set of practice questions for the students.
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November 17 to November 213rd Set QuestionsReleasing 3rd set of practice questions for the students.
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November 22 to November 254th Set QuestionsReleasing 4th set of practice questions for the students.
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November 28Check Your ScoreLast day to score 20 marks through reference & study material and practice questions.
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December 02 to December 04Computational Thinking OlympiadCTO exams will be held between 02 to 04 November at 01:30pm.
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December 06 to December 09Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking OlympiadFLETO exams will be held between 06 to 09 November at 01:30pm.
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December 23National Result AnnouncementCTO and FLETO competition results will be announced .
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September 1Registration openRegistrations open for Schools, Students and Channel Partners.
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November 5Registrations ends for Channel PartnerLast day to register as Channel Partner.
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November 20Registrations ends for SchoolLast day to register your school for the olympiad.
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November 30Registrations ends for StudentLast day to register student for olympiad.
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September 15 to September 211st Set QuestionsReleasing 1st set of practice questions for the students.
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September 22 to September 282nd Set QuestionsReleasing 2nd set of practice questions for the students.
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September 29 to October 053rd Set QuestionsReleasing 3rd set of practice questions for the students.
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October 06 to October 124th Set QuestionsReleasing 4th set of practice questions for the students.
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November 05Check Your ScoreLast day to score 20 marks through reference & study material and practice questions.
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November 21 to November 23Computational Thinking OlympiadCTO exams will be held between 21 to 23 November at 01:30pm.
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November 25 to November 27Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Thinking OlympiadFLETO exams will be held between 25 to 27 November at 01:30pm.
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December 23National Result AnnouncementCTO and FLETO competition results will be announced .
About us
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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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