Grade 1 Olympiad Syllabus
Comprehensive guide to Grade 1 Olympiad preparation with sample questions across English, Mathematics and Science subjects.
English Fundamentals
Word Completion
Fill in missing letters in CVC words and match words to pictures.
Phonics
Identify words by beginning sounds and choose correct words for pictures.
Comprehension
Answer questions based on pictures, match sentences to images, and identify true/false statements.
English Language Skills
Vocabulary
Identify opposites through pictures and words. Match words to their opposites and circle the correct antonym.
- Picture-based opposites (big/small, hot/cold)
- Word matching (tall-short, fast-slow)
Grammar Basics
Recognize parts of speech and use correct articles.
- Identify nouns (cat, table)
- Identify verbs (jump, run)
- Fill in articles (a, an, the)
Reading & Listening
Read phrases aloud and follow spoken instructions.
- Phrase reading ("Red balloon")
- Follow instructions ("Touch your nose")
Math: Number Sense
Number Recognition
Write number names (e.g., 47), identify place values (e.g., 6 in 63), and write numbers in expanded form (e.g., 25).
Number Comparison
Determine which number is greater (e.g., 78 or 87) and identify even and odd numbers (e.g., 24, 35, 46, 59).
Skip Counting
Count by 10s (10, 20, 30, ...) and identify numbers in sequence (e.g., what comes between 49 and 51).
Math: Operations
Addition
Solve 2-digit addition problems (34 + 12) and find missing addends (__ + 15 = 28).
Subtraction
Calculate differences (56 - 21) and solve 2-digit subtraction (81 - 26).
Word Problems
Solve story sums (Rani had 25 pencils. She gave 10. How many left?).
Number Line
Use number lines to solve problems (Start at 15, jump forward 10).
Math: Time & Money
Time
Read analog clocks, identify times of day for activities, and name days and months.
- Reading o'clock times
- Days of the week sequence
Money
Recognise coin values, count money and calculate change.
- Identifying highest value coins
- Adding money amounts
Practical Applications
Determine what can be purchased with given amounts and identify items by price.
- Shopping scenarios
- Making change
Math: Geometry & Measurement
Shape Recognition
Identify 2D and 3D shapes
Measurement
Compare length, weight, and capacity
Properties
Recognise symmetry and count sides
Math: Patterns & Logic
Pattern Recognition
Continue visual and number patterns
Data Handling
Read pictographs and bar graphs
Logical Reasoning
Identify odd ones out and solve puzzles
Science: My Body & Plants
My Body & Health
Match body parts to functions (Eyes → See), identify internal organs, and recognize healthy habits.
Plants Around Us
Identify plant parts (leaf, root, flower), edible plant parts and types of plants (climbers, trees).
Animals Around Us
Match animals to their food, identify wild vs. pet animals, and recognise animal babies.
Science: Food & Clothing
Food & Digestion
Match foods to their benefits (Rice → Energy), identify plant-based foods and recognise good eating habits.
Clothes We Wear
Match materials to clothing items (Wool → Sweater), identify seasonal clothing, and recognise uniforms.
Water
Identify natural and man-made water sources, recognise clean water, and understand water conservation.
Science: Environment
Air & Weather
Understand properties of air, identify weather types and match clothing to weather conditions.
Transport
Categorise vehicles by land/water/air, compare speeds, and recognise safety rules.
Surroundings & Safety
Identify living vs. non-living things, natural vs. man-made objects and safe behaviours.
Community Helpers
Match helpers to workplaces and tools (Fireman → Fire station).
Science: Daily Life
3
Places
Home, school and neighbourhood locations
5
Properties
Physical characteristics of objects
4
Seasons
Seasonal changes and festivals
Earth & Sky
Day Sky
The sun appears during day. Children identify bright skies and learn what makes daytime unique.
Night Sky
Moon and stars appear at night. Students match these objects to nighttime characteristics.
Natural vs. Man-made
Children distinguish between natural objects (moon, stars) and human creations (rockets, satellites).
Sky Observation
Students identify key sky features. They recognize differences between day and night scenes.
Assessment Methods
Written Assessment Format
Multiple choice questions, matching exercises, fill-in-the-blanks, and picture-based questions. Students identify correct answers from given options or match related items.
Oral Assessment Format
Reading fluency exercises, listening comprehension tasks, and speaking activities. Students read phrases aloud, follow verbal instructions, and describe pictures or objects.
Visual Assessment Elements
Picture-based comprehension, image matching, and visual pattern recognition. Students interpret images, match pictures to words, and identify visual sequences.