SIP AGC Class 1 syllabus
The SIP AGC Class 1 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 13 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 1 children also get 28 mock tests marked instantly and sample papers to download.
- Class
- Class 1 (Grade 1)
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Topics
- 13
- Mock tests
- 28
- Downloads
- 4
SIP AGC Class 1 syllabus 2026-27
Mental Arithmetic
- Abacus bead values and place value: Build numbers using lower beads worth one and an upper bead worth five. Move from a physical abacus to a clearly imagined one, keeping units, tens and hundreds in their correct columns.
- Friends of five: Practise pairs that make five and use +5 minus the complement or -5 plus the complement when direct bead moves are unavailable. Start slowly, explain each bead move, then practise mentally.
- Friends of ten: Use pairs that make ten to add or subtract across a ten boundary. Explain why adding nine can mean adding ten and subtracting one before practising at speed.
- Carrying and borrowing mentally: Keep place values aligned while exchanging ten units for one ten or reversing the exchange. Use a mental abacus image and short spoken steps until the child can calculate accurately.
- Speed and accuracy drills: Begin with untimed correct calculations, then use short timed batches at the child's level. Review the exact error, demonstrate a simpler method and gradually shorten the time only when accuracy is steady.
- Checking by inverse operations: Check an addition using subtraction and check a subtraction using addition. Estimate the likely answer size before accepting it, without turning every speed calculation into a lengthy written method.
- Single-digit addition: Add two single-digit numbers using direct bead moves, friends of five and friends of ten. Build quick recall without counting each item.
- Single-digit subtraction: Subtract a single-digit number while keeping a non-negative result. Use bead visualisation and complements rather than guessing.
- Two-digit addition: Add one- and two-digit numbers to two-digit starting values, including crossing tens. Keep the mental units and tens columns separate.
- Two-digit subtraction: Subtract one- and two-digit values from a two-digit starting number. Practise borrowing and checking that the result stays non-negative.
- Three-term single-digit calculations: Track three single-digit terms with plus and minus signs in order, as in the later-round samples. Maintain a running total and avoid losing a sign.
- Mental abacus visualisation: Use a physical abacus or a drawn bead layout first, then picture each bead move without looking. Work with units and tens, asking the child to say the running total before fading the spoken support. Give one clear demonstration, a guided attempt and then short independent drills.
- Rounding and compensation: Replace an awkward addition or subtraction by a nearby multiple of ten, then compensate in the opposite direction. Explain why both steps preserve the answer and practise this shortcut at the class's sampled number size.
About the SIP AGC exam
Contest and eligibility
SIP Arithmetic Genius Contest (AGC) is organised by SIP Academy India. The 11th edition in 2026 is for Classes 1–5. It is an arithmetic speed and accuracy contest.
Rounds, qualification and 2026 schedule
Round 1 and Round 2 are school-level rounds, scheduled June–September 2026. Round 1 top performers qualify for Round 2; the website states that the top five per class, 25 per school, reach the state stage. State/region finals are October–November 2026; one topper per class from each state qualifies for national finals in December 2026. No exact national date is published on the current page. Some smaller states are combined into a region.
Sample pattern and practice timing
The 2026 samples show 50 questions in 10 minutes for Round 1, 100 questions in 20 minutes for Round 2, and 200 questions in 10 minutes for Round 3. Answers are written as numbers. SkillStar's original practice papers are short 25-question drills: five minutes for school-round pace and two minutes for state-round pace (rounded up from 1.25 minutes). These are shortened practice papers, not full official exam simulations.
Syllabus basis and Baba training
No separate detailed official syllabus was found on the current contest page. SkillStar has derived class-specific target skills from the official 2026 samples and added supporting mental-arithmetic lessons. Baba should teach abacus bead values, visualisation, complements to five and ten, carrying and borrowing, and efficient class-appropriate calculation. Start with demonstrated, untimed practice; fade bead support and increase speed only after accuracy is steady. Multiplication is included for Class 4 and Class 5; exact division is included for Class 5. These supporting training methods are SkillStar's learning plan, not a claim of an official SIP teaching syllabus.
Official resources and availability
Current official samples cover Rounds 1–3 for every eligible class. Round 4 samples are marked unavailable. Older dated PDFs labelled SAMPLE are archived samples, not verified actual previous-year contest papers. No actual past-paper archive or official answer keys were identified on the current page.
Registration and contact
Coordinate participation and local round arrangements with the child's school or SIP Academy. Contact sipinfo@sipacademyindia.com. The current public page does not publish a registration deadline or entry fee; confirm those directly with the organiser.
Prizes
Round 1: participant and winner certificates. Round 2: winner medals and certificates. State finals: ₹10,000, ₹7,000 and ₹5,000 plus trophies for the top three, and ₹5,000 plus trophy for champion school. National finals: ₹25,000, ₹15,000 and ₹10,000 plus trophies; the website also advertises a chance for national winners to witness a live ISRO rocket event. The site notes exclusions for Odisha and Tripura; confirm local prize terms with the organiser.
SIP AGC syllabus for other classes
SIP AGC Class 1: questions parents ask
- What is in the SIP AGC Class 1 syllabus for 2026-27?
- 13 topics in Mental Arithmetic, laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
- Are there SIP AGC Class 1 mock tests on SkillStar?
- Yes, 28 mock tests. Each one is marked the moment your child finishes, with a question-by-question review, and can be taken again as often as they like.
- Can I download SIP AGC Class 1 papers?
- Yes. The SIP AGC Downloads tab on SkillStar has 4 files for this class.
- How does my child start SIP AGC Class 1 practice?
- Sign up free as a parent, add your child with their class, and pick SIP AGC from the exam list. Every new family gets welcome credits, lots of content costs nothing, and anything paid shows its price in credits before you decide.
- Is SkillStar the official SIP AGC website?
- No. SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners. Check dates, fees and registration with the SIP AGC organisers.
SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners.