Nine-year-old flags multiple errors in Olympiad prep books, publisher admits oversight
A nine-year-old student from Indore, identified several factual and typographical errors in MTG workbooks used for the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) exams, prompting the publisher to acknowledge the mistakes and promise corrections.
Hetav Bhatnagar, a Class 4 student, noticed the first error while preparing for the upcoming SOF Olympiad. After verifying the issue with teachers, he reported it to both SOF and MTG, the foundation’s official academic partner. MTG later confirmed the mistake and assured that it would be rectified in future editions of the workbook.
Bhatnagar subsequently identified two more discrepancies in the same series, which were also accepted by the publisher after review.
The SOF Olympiad exams are held annually across India to assess students’ aptitude in science, mathematics, and English. MTG workbooks are among the most commonly used resources for preparation.
Principal Jyoti Chaurasia appreciated his meticulous work and noted that the incident raised broader concerns about the reliability of academic materials available in the market. “These books are trusted by students preparing for national-level exams. Publishers must ensure thorough review before circulation to maintain academic integrity,” she said.
MTG stated that corrections were being incorporated and that updated editions would be released ahead of the next Olympiad cycle.
A nine-year-old student from Indore, identified several factual and typographical errors in MTG workbooks used for the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) exams, prompting the publisher to acknowledge the mistakes and promise corrections.
Hetav Bhatnagar, a Class 4 student, noticed the first error while preparing for the upcoming SOF Olympiad. After verifying the issue with teachers, he reported it to both SOF and MTG, the foundation’s official academic partner. MTG later confirmed the mistake and assured that it would be rectified in future editions of the workbook.
Bhatnagar subsequently identified two more discrepancies in the same series, which were also accepted by the publisher after review.
The SOF Olympiad exams are held annually across India to assess students’ aptitude in science, mathematics, and English. MTG workbooks are among the most commonly used resources for preparation.
Principal Jyoti Chaurasia appreciated his meticulous work and noted that the incident raised broader concerns about the reliability of academic materials available in the market. “These books are trusted by students preparing for national-level exams. Publishers must ensure thorough review before circulation to maintain academic integrity,” she said.
MTG stated that corrections were being incorporated and that updated editions would be released ahead of the next Olympiad cycle.
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