Class 3  Life Skills  Olympiad Exam.

Life Skills Olympiad Class 3 — SDG-Aligned Practice, Resources & Dates

In early primary years, academic knowledge and life skills must grow together. The International Life Skills Olympiad (ILSO) by School Connect Olympiad (SCO) is designed specifically to assess and strengthen the practical, social and emotional skills that 7–9-year-old children need. Unlike traditional knowledge tests, ILSO focuses on real-world competencies—communication, personal hygiene, empathy, responsibility and environmental awareness—mapped to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For Class 3 students, this means development that is measurable, classroom-friendly and globally benchmarked.

This guide explains the ILSO Class 3 syllabus, gives downloadable sample paper-style practice, shows how to register, and offers teacher/parent-friendly study plans and learning outcomes for each chapter.

What is the International Life Skills Olympiad (ILSO) — Class 3?

ILSO Class 3 is an age-appropriate Olympiad that evaluates children using scenario-based, picture-led and short-response tasks. The goal is not to memorize facts but to measure everyday reasoning, social awareness and early decision-making. The Olympiad is SDG-aligned to encourage global citizenship from an early age and is offered in both online proctored and supervised in-school (offline) modes.

Syllabus Overview — topics mapped to SDGs

Use this compact table on the page as a quick reference for parents and teachers:

Table A — Topics, short description and SDG mapping

Chapter-wise syllabus and learning outcomes

Below each chapter we provide: 3 practice Q&A items and the short learning outcomes.

Table B — Chapter learning outcomes

Chapter practice questions

Basic Life Skills

1. Q: Which of these is the correct order to wash hands? (a) Rinse, soap, scrub, dry (b) Soap, scrub, rinse, dry — A: (b) Soap, scrub, rinse, dry.
2. Q: If you see a broken glass on the floor, what should you do? (a) Pick it up with hands (b) Tell a grown-up and stay away — A: (b) Tell a grown-up and stay away.
3. Q: You have only 10 minutes to get ready for school. Which is the best order? (a) Play, brush teeth, pack bag, eat (b) Brush teeth, get dressed, pack bag, eat — A: (b) Brush teeth, get dressed, pack bag, eat.

Communication Skills

1. Q: If your friend looks sad, you should: (a) ignore them (b) ask “Are you OK?” and listen — A: (b) ask “Are you OK?” and listen.
2. Q: Which is a good way to get teacher’s attention? (a) Shout across the room (b) Raise your hand and wait — A: (b) Raise your hand and wait.
3. Q: In a picture, a boy is pointing to a map. What does his gesture tell you? — A: He is showing or explaining a place on the map.

Emotional Awareness

1. Q: When you feel angry, which helps calm you? (a) Take deep breaths (b) Throw things — A: (a) Take deep breaths.
2. Q: If your classmate shares a toy, you feel: (a) happy (b) lonely. — A: (a) happy.
3. Q: Which face shows “surprised”? — A: (Provide three small face images; point to the surprised one).

Responsibility & Gratitude

1. Q: If you spill water while watering plants, what should you do? (a) Tell teacher and help clean (b) Walk away — A: (a) Tell teacher and help clean.
2. Q: Write one sentence to say “thank you” to your teacher. — A: (example) “Thank you for helping me today.”
3. Q: Who should pack their own bag? (a) Student (b) Parent every day — A: (a) Student (encouraged with help until independent).

Environmental Awareness

1. Q: Which item goes into the recycle bin? (a) Plastic bottle (b) Food scraps — A: (a) Plastic bottle.
2. Q: Why should we turn off the tap while brushing? — A: To save water.
3. Q: Name one way to help plants at school — A: Watering with care, not pulling leaves.

How to register — SCO ILSO Class 3

1. Visit the SCO registration page for Class 3 Life Skills .
2. Choose exam window and mode (online proctored or in-school).
3. Fill student details (name, school, grade, parent contact). For homeschoolers upload a parent declaration.
4. Pay fee (payment gateway supports INR, USD, other major currencies).
5. For in-school sessions, coordinate with School Coordinator to bulk-enrol classes.

SCO advantage: global ranking, SDG mapping, free teacher guides and cohort analytics for schools.

SCO ILSO — Global presence (top countries) and Life-skill / SDG inclusion

Free resources & sample paper downloads

• Free sample paper (PDF) — https://blog.schoolconnectonline.com/free-study-materials-and-mock-tests-by-school-connect-olympiad/ 
• Teacher resource kit (lesson plans, rubrics) 
• 6-week prep plan + DPPs — add an interactive module in the student dashboard.

Benefits — Students, Parents & Schools (enhanced + real-world examples)

For Students — skills that scale into careers and life

• Early social-emotional mapping & personalised action steps.
  ILSO identifies strengths (e.g., empathy, self-regulation) and gaps (e.g., listening, task completion) and gives a short action plan — so children practise exactly the skills they need.
  Example: A Class 3 student who improves emotional regulation via short weekly exercises tends to handle group projects better by Class 6 — leading to leadership roles in class teams and stronger collaborative skills valued by university admissions and employers.
• Better classroom behaviour, communication & teamwork.
  Small gains in turn-taking, listening and clear speaking lead to more participation, higher teacher praise and better formative grades.
  Example: Students comfortable with speaking and debate at an early age often choose and excel in STEM or entrepreneurship clubs in middle school, which builds portfolios for scholarships and specialized high-school programs.
• Stronger foundational habits for future STEM, business or humanities paths.
  Life-skills such as following multi-step instructions, pattern recognition and basic problem solving translate into better performance in coding, maths and science.
  Example: A child who masters sequencing and pattern tasks in ILSO will adapt faster to block-based coding in later grades — an important early advantage for careers in software, data science or engineering.
• Confidence & resilience.
  Small successes and evidence of progress increase persistence — a top predictor of long-term academic and career achievement.

For Parents — informed support and long-term ROI

• Actionable, topic-wise progress reports.
  Instead of vague feedback, parents get clear items to practise at home (5–10 minute activities), making follow-up simple and effective.
  Example: A parent uses ILSO results to run a 6-week “responsibility plan” at home; the child’s improved self-management shows up in higher school homework completion and teacher comments, strengthening the child’s academic record.

• Early evidence for enrichment decisions.
  Parents can choose targeted enrichment (speech club, coding taster, environmental club) based on the child’s measured strengths and weaknesses — reducing wasted time and cost.
  Example: A child with high curiosity and communication scores is encouraged into a junior debating program, which later helps scholarship applications for leadership awards.
• Long-term asset for applications.
  Documented extracurricular development (ILSO certificates + teacher comments) supports scholarship, summer program and school-transfer applications — showing holistic growth beyond marks.

For Schools — measurable impact, reputation and operational value

• Cohort analytics & SDG-aligned outcomes to showcase.
  Schools can publish anonymised dashboards: % improvement in empathy, % meeting hygiene standards, average skill-gain per month — useful for marketing, inspections and parent engagement.
  Example KPI: “Class 3: 78% students increased peer-collaboration scores by at least one band after 6 weeks of ILSO practice.”
• Improved in-class performance & reduced behaviour incidents.
  When students gain self-regulation and communication skills, teachers report smoother lessons and more time on instruction — improving schoolwide attainment metrics.
• Stronger parent-school partnerships.
  Data-driven reporting turns parent meetings into focused coaching conversations (not complaints), increasing parental satisfaction and retention.
• Curriculum enrichment & differentiator for admissions.
  Offering an SDG-mapped life-skills programme and publishing student outcomes is a strong differentiator for prospective parents and a selling point for school brochures and accreditation.

Quick use-case playbook

1. For teachers: Run ILSO baseline → 6 weeks of targeted activities → measure improvement → celebrate small wins publicly (assembly/newsletter).
2. For parents: Use the 5-minute daily practice suggestions in the skill report; attend a short PTA workshop on home activities.
3. For schools: Export cohort analytics, set 3 KPIs (participation %, avg skill gain, parent satisfaction) and publish a termly one-page impact report.

Eligibility for Class 3 ILSO

• Enrolled in Grade 3 (or equivalent) at a recognized school; homeschoolers accepted with a declaration.
• No prior qualification needed. Parental consent required for online home windows.

How to prepare — practical 6-week program (for parents & teachers)

Week 1: Daily 10–12 minute hygiene & routine practice + 1 teacher-led role-play.
Week 2: Communication: short show-and-tell, listening games.
Week 3: Emotional awareness: feelings chart and calming strategies.
Week 4: Responsibility: small chores, gratitude journal.
Week 5: Environment: sorting recycling, short nature care tasks.
Week 6: Mock tests & review; practice sample paper (timed 20–30 minutes).

Daily micro-practice (10–15 minutes) beats long sessions.

Cut-off, answer keys & results

• Cut-off: varies by cycle and cohort; SCO publishes cut-offs per grade and country.
• Answer key: provisional keys published after the window; final keys after objections.
• Results: detailed scorecards and skill breakdowns within 7–21 days; certificates available from dashboard.

Awards & recognition

• All participants: e-participation certificate.
• Merit levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold (based on percentile).
• Medals, trophies and special SDG recognition for top national and international performers.
• Teacher & school awards for top-performing cohorts.

FAQs for Class 3 ILSO

What is ILSO Class 3?

The International Life Skills Olympiad (ILSO) for Class 3 is an age-appropriate assessment created by School Connect Olympiad that measures everyday skills — personal hygiene, clear communication, recognizing and managing emotions, responsibility (small chores & gratitude) and basic environmental behaviour. It’s SDG-aligned, classroom-friendly and designed to show parents and teachers where a child is doing well and where they need simple practice.

How long is the Class 3 test?

Expect a short, child-friendly session of about 25–40 minutes. The exact duration depends on the chosen cycle and whether the paper contains more picture-tasks or short response items. The admit card and exam instructions show the official time for your chosen window.

Is it online or offline?

Both options are available:

• • Online (home or centre): Proctored windows where students take the test on a computer under remote supervision.
  • In-school (offline): Supervised paper/pen or local computer lab sessions. Choose the mode that suits your child and school logistics when registering.

Are sample papers free?

Yes. SCO provides free sample papers and practice sheets: some are publicly available on the resources page and additional practice files are unlocked after registration. Use them to familiarise the child with question style, timing and images.

Can homeschoolers register?

Yes. Homeschoolers are welcome — during registration upload a parent/guardian declaration or simple proof of grade (as requested). Homeschool entries receive the same resources, sample papers and certificates as school-based candidates.

Are accommodations provided?

Reasonable adjustments (extra time, one-to-one administration, alternate prompts) are available on request. To arrange this, submit documentation at registration or contact SCO support well before the exam window — schools can coordinate requests centrally for groups.

Is there negative marking?

No. For primary grades like Class 3 SCO typically does not apply negative marking. The focus is on participation and skill assessment, so children are encouraged to attempt all items without penalty.

How are results delivered?

Results and a detailed skill report are published in the student dashboard (and emailed to the registered contact) within the cycle timeline. Reports show topic-wise strengths, suggested next-step activities and downloadable e-certificates for participants and achievers.

What devices work for online mode?

For the best experience use a desktop or laptop with a modern browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended) and a stable internet connection. Some cycles may allow tablets — check the exam instructions. Webcam and mic requirements vary by proctoring rules; those details appear on the admit card.

How can schools bulk-register?

Schools use the School Coordinator portal: upload student lists (CSV), choose exam windows, assign class slots and download admit cards and cohort analytics. Contact the SCO School Coordinator team to get the bulk-enrolment template and step-by-step help.

Closing note — why include ILSO in your school plan

Life skills are measurable. ILSO offers schools and parents an evidence-based, SDG-aligned assessment that helps identify strengths, design small interventions and build a culture of social, emotional and environmental learning from Grade 3 onward. It’s practical, globally benchmarked, and is structured to improve classroom outcomes as well as lifelong skills.

UNESCO — Life Skills & Education guidance - UNESCO Digital Library

United Nations — Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Sustainable Development Goals

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