Many children dread the thought of studying Math’s and some might even have an unexplained phobia towards this discipline. As a parent this is a grave concern for you. This concern not only stems from the standpoint of improving the grade of your child, but at the same time you don’t want your child to reel under academic pressure. So, how do you restore your child’s interest in Math? You will be surprised to learn that competitive exams like Olympiads might help. Some parents feel that singing up their child for this exam is an added burden. But, on the contrary, Math Olympiad preparation will let your child view Math in a positive light, and also help him or her develop affinity towards the subject. This eventually would help your child cast away the fear for Math.
So, what is Olympiad?
Science Olympiad Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed with the intension of promoting Science, Mathematics, Computer Education and English skills amongst school children across India. Over the years, the foundation has attained repute and is known to conduct examination from class 1 onward to test reasoning, knowledge and understanding skills in children. Analytical skills and reasoning are core mathematical problems. So, while preparing for Math Olympiad these skills are enhanced. Therefore, it is always a good idea to enroll your child for Olympiad preparation for the following reasons-
1. Encourages Critical Thinking
The premise of Olympiad is to inspire children to think differently and critically. This, in turn, encourages children to apply the concept they learned in classroom in real life. So, while in the school, children are taught the methods of solving geometrical sums, the Olympiad curriculum will teach children the real-life application of angles, lines, and shapes for activities like decoration, weaving or developing a school project. So, Olympiad preparation inculcates analytical thinking which is crucial during preparation for competitive examinations, such as IIT-JEE and NEET.
2. Helps Discover Hidden Talent & Strength
Your child may have a hidden talent for problem solving and analytical thinking. Platforms like Olympiad can help children discover their strengths. It also extends an opportunity to parents to identify their child’s strong points and talents so that it can be nurtured in the right direction. Olympiad is a platform open to all students to showcase their aptitude and talent at State, National & International level.
3. Offers Exposure and Experience
By enrolling your child for Olympiads preparation, you are exposing your child to a new world. If he or she performs well, it is quite likely that he might earn scholarship or even mentored by experts in the field of advanced Mathematics and research. This will expose your child to new avenues as well as enhance his or her confidence.
4. Drives in Motivation
Children don’t lack intelligence but the motivation to challenge themselves. Probably, enrolling in an Olympiad program can change all that. Since, Olympiad curriculum is highly analytical and interesting, your child is likely to develop internet in Science and Math. Also, competing on such a platform will motivate students to strive for the better. Moreover, studying for Olympiad will encourage logical thinking and will drive your child towards the right career path in the future.
5. Overall development
Once your child has participated in Olympiads, you will notice that not only has their basic understanding for the subject improved, his or her overall skills have also got better. For instance, problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, grasping power, reasoning ability of your child will remarkably improve, which is a step towards holistic development.
Olympiads help nurture the competitive spirit of students in a healthy manner. Olympiad is a stepping stone and nurtures your child to prepare for entrance examinations like JEE and NEET.
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