CREST Mental Maths Olympiad

Q: Is there a Level 2 in CREST MMO?

Yes. CREST MMO is conducted in two levels.Level 1: Open to students from Senior KG to Class 12.Level 2: Conducted for students who qualify in Level 1.The Level 2 syllabus is the same as Level 1, but the questions are more application-oriented and require higher levels of speed, accuracy, and analytical thinking.

CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) is an international exam conducted for students from grades Senior KG to 12. Students from various countries & various schools appear for this Mental Maths competition to test their logical skills, aptitude and ability to perform mathematical operations. The competition aims to make students more prompt and confident.

Benefits of CMMO

Improves mental calculation speed and accuracy without using a calculator.
Strengthens number sense and arithmetic skills.
Enhances logical reasoning and analytical thinking abilities.
Develops quick problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Boosts concentration, memory, and mental agility through regular practice.

Mark Allocation

Marking Scheme is as below for grade KG:

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	MARKS PER QUESTIONS	TOTAL MARKS
Basic	20	1	20
Advance	5	2	10
	25		30

Marking Scheme is as below for grade 1 and 2 :

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	MARKS PER QUESTIONS	TOTAL MARKS
Basic	40	1	40
Advance	20	2	40
	60		80

Marking Scheme is as below for grade 3 and 4: :

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	MARKS PER QUESTIONS	TOTAL MARKS
Basic	60	1	60
Advance	20	2	40
	80		100

Marking Scheme is as below for grade 5 to 12 :

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	MARKS PER QUESTIONS	TOTAL MARKS
Basic	80	1	80
Advance	20	2	40
	100		120

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is CREST MMO?

CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) is an international mathematics competition conducted by CREST Olympiads for students from Senior KG to Class 12. The Olympiad focuses on developing mental calculation speed, numerical accuracy, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills without relying on calculators.

Who can participate in CREST MMO?

Students studying in Senior KG to Class 12 from recognized schools in India and abroad are eligible to participate in the CREST Mental Maths Olympiad.

What is the syllabus for CREST MMO?

The CREST MMO syllabus is based on age-appropriate mathematical concepts and mental arithmetic skills.

The syllabus becomes progressively more advanced from Senior KG to Class 12, covering increasingly complex mathematical concepts while emphasizing speed and accuracy in mental calculations.

Is there a Level 2 in CREST MMO?

Yes. CREST MMO is conducted in two levels.

Level 1: Open to students from Senior KG to Class 12.
Level 2: Conducted for students who qualify in Level 1.
The Level 2 syllabus is the same as Level 1, but the questions are more application-oriented and require higher levels of speed, accuracy, and analytical thinking.

How are CREST MMO rankings decided?

CREST MMO rankings are determined based on students' performance in the final qualifying level.

Students receive International Rank, Zonal Rank, School Rank, and Percentile based on their scores.
Senior KG students are evaluated separately according to the official awards policy.
For students qualifying to Level 2, the final rankings and awards are based on Level 2 performance.
In case of a tie, CREST applies predefined tie-breaking criteria such as exam completion time, age (younger student ranked higher), and score normalization across different exam sessions.
Top-performing students receive medals, trophies, merit certificates, and other awards based on their final rankings.