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MATHEMATICS CLUB MATH OLYMPIAD (GRADE 4-12)
The objective of conducting a Math Olympiad is:
• To provide a challenging, engaging mathematical experience.
• To increase their knowledge in Maths and to develop
computational skills.
• To provide students with opportunities to compete well.

There were separate sessions for juniors and seniors.
Math Olympiad -Juniors (Grade 4-6)
The students were divided into 6 groups. The quiz consisted of 3 rounds –
Round 1 and 2 tested mathematical knowledge, understanding and
application. The third round was rapid fire round which examined the
contestants’ I.Q level and in-depth knowledge in math.

Math Olympiad -Seniors (Grade 7-12)
The students of grade 7-12 competed with each other in 4 groups. Entire
quiz had 4 rounds. Rounds 1 and 2 were Picture round. The round 3 was

Challenge round and the 4th round was Rapid-fire round. The challenge

round and rapid-fire round hogged the limelight of the show as it

examined the contestants' I.Q level and in-depth knowledge in math.

On the whole it was an enriching, interesting and a fun filled activity.

The Quiz club aims to identify students who have a flair for quizzing. Its

objectives were:

• To identify students who are talented in quiz and to create

QUIZ CLUB
opportunities for them to sharpen their quizzing skills.

• To instil in our students the values of Knowledge, Wisdom

and Compassion and make them smart citizens.

• To enable them to participate in regional, national and

international quiz.

• To update the knowledge of the students in various fields like

science and technology, sustainable environment and sports

(Badminton, Table Tennis/Football)

ROUND -1 -Who? When? & What?

Science & Technology:

Picture round was conducted presenting different photographs of

scientists, old and latest inventions, testing the depth of student knowledge

about the scientific inventions and the great people behind those

inventions.

ROUND – 2 -Multiple Choice

Environmental Science, Geology, Ocean Sciences,Weather &

Atmosphere.

The teams were given multiple choice questions to test their understanding

and learning in the above said topics. The teams had time for discussions

before finalizing their answers, as the questions were highly challenging

and had covered a wide range of interesting facts in different fields in

science.

ROUND – 3 -Identify & Highlight
SPORTS (Badminton, Table Tennis/Football)
The most interesting and awaited round was the sports quiz. Questions
were based on the important players of the specific games such as

badminton, table tennis, football and their achievements.

All the teams participated with good competitive and cheering spirit when

they tackled challenging questions.

The club has attained its objective by empowering the club members as

well as the teachers in charge to take active role in expanding and

exploring the unfamiliar areas in different rounds of quizzing.

“Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to

heaven.”

- William Shakespeare

All the members of the quiz club worked well for the successful completion

of this meet. Going by the huge pool of young talent, we are confident that

GIHS will continue to fly in the quizzing circuit in the years to come.

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