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IQmen mentoring program for participants of the Olympiad 
On September, 1 registration for participation in IQanat olympiad will be open. Only 9th grade students at rural schools can participate on such disciplines as English, Mathematics, Physics, and “Erudite” essay contest.
Today, we were supported by Dauren Zhaksybek, Armanzhan Baitasov, Serzhan Zhumashov, Islambek Salzhanov, Berik Kaniev and other businessmen;
And also the JSC "Center for International Programs" Bolashak and "Nazarbayev University" have already supported the educational program for rural schools "IQanat", which is the basis for expansion of the project implementation borders throughout the country.
The concept of “reading literacy” has a wide meaning: it is not a reading technique, but it is the ability to understand different types of text and reflect on what has been read. Based on his/her age and psychophysiological characteristics, the student should be able to reflect on the content of the text, evaluate its meaning and significance, express his/her opinion about what he/she reads, and apply this knowledge in real life situations. Thus, reading literacy is not an indivisible unit, but a constantly evolving body of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Test questions are developed in accordance with the results of an internationally recognized research (PISA, PIRLS) that assesses the reading literacy of students around the world.
Questions of the first test (1st round) consist of 50% of all the topics covered in grade 8 and 50% of the topics covered in the first term of the grade 9 at the secondary schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the updated content of education. To identify the language skills of the examinees and their level of preparedness for the Olympiad, the number of questions is 30, which are divided into 3 levels of difficulty: A (15 questions), B (10 questions) and C (5 questions). The language level of the test ranges between High Level A2 and Low and Medium Level B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Questions of the second test (2nd round) consist 100% of the topics covered in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms of the grade 9 of the secondary school of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the updated content of education. To identify the language skills of the examinees and their level of preparedness for the Olympiad, the number of questions is 30, which are divided into 3 levels of difficulty: A (15 questions), B (10 questions) and C (5 questions). The language level of the test ranges between High Level A2 and Low and Medium Level B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Questions of the third test (3rd round) consist 100% of the topics covered in 1-2-3-4 terms of the grade 9 of the secondary school of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the updated content of education. To identify the language skills of the examinees and their level of preparedness for the Olympiad, the number of questions is 30, which are divided into 3 levels of difficulty: A (15 questions), B (10 questions) and C (5 questions). The language level of the test ranges between High Level A2 and Low and Medium Level B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
All questions (tasks) were developed in accordance with the State Compulsory Standard of Basic Secondary Education. Questions in the assignments are designed to prepare students for the Olympiad.
Questions of the first test (1st round) consist of 50% of all the topics covered in grade 8 and 50% of the topics of the first term of the grade 9 of secondary schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the updated content of education.
Questions of the second test (2nd round) consist 100% of the topics covered in 1-2-3 terms of the grade 9 of the secondary schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the updated content of education.
These tasks are designed to study various topics and strategies in mathematics that are not usually offered in regular schools. The aim is to stimulate young people's interest in learning mathematics and inspire them to value intellectual importance of mathematics.
While organizing this Olympiad, we set the task not only to find smart students, but also to create a positive atmosphere of the mathematics’ celebration, to develop interest in solving problems and independent thinking, as well as to identify and develop students' creative skills and interest in research.
