From 13 to 16 November 2018, Karaganda state industrial University hosts the annual XI Presidential Olympiad in the subjects of natural and mathematical cycle among students of 11 classes of schools of our country, organized by the Ministry of education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Traditionally, over the past 9 years, this Olympiad has been held at the University, Alma mater оf the first President of Kazakhstan N. A. Nazarbayev. On November 13, the opening ceremony of the Olympiad was held, which was attended by Honored guests-colleagues of the President of Kazakhstan.

The main idea of the annual Olympiad, held on the personal instructions of the Head of state, is the identification and support of gifted children-strong, intelligent, highly educated Kazakh students, education of their Patriotic spirit, as well as in – depth study of natural and mathematical Sciences.

Goals and objectives of the Presidential Olympiad:

1) creation of optimal conditions for the identification of gifted students in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology among students of secondary education, their further intellectual development and professional orientation;

2) increasing the interest of students in the study of subjects of natural and mathematical direction, the deepening of theoretical knowledge and skills;

3) promoting self-realization and self-development of the individual.

The presidential Olympiad is held annually in three stages:

1) first stage – regional-till November 1;

2) second stage – selection, is carried out in 2 rounds:

Round 1 – remote-until November 15;

Round 2-creative, essay writing (no more than 1 page, 45 minutes) on the day of the remote tour;

3) the third (final) stage – Republican

In total, 2461 graduates from 1427 schools (557 specialized, 602 rural schools) took part in the regional stage. Kazakh language students – 1511. According to the results of the 1st round, 407 students from 294 secondary schools (211

specialized, 80 rural schools) were admitted to the next round. Kazakh language students – 213.

Each participant of the Presidential Olympiad at all stages performs tasks in four subjects: mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.

All finalists of the Presidential Olympiad will receive certificates of participation, and the winners will be awarded with diplomas of MES.

We wish all participants great success and victories!

The press service of KSIU