CNAO Development and its Implications for Astronomy Education in Secondary Schools

This is a poster presented at the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education, organised by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE, https://astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/7th-shaw-iau-workshop/). Title: CNAO Development and its Implications for Astronomy Education in Secondary Schools Presenter:Fang Yuanyuan (Beijing Planetarium) Abstract:The Chinese National Astronomy Olympiad is a major nationwide initiative in youth astronomy education, offering a platform for enthusiasts and educators to exchange ideas and engage in scientific exploration. Using participation data from 2003 to 2025, this report outlines the competition’s development, current status, and key challenges. Based on a 2023 questionnaire survey of national finalists, we analyze its role in astronomy popularization. The Olympiad aligns closely with the current landscape of youth astronomy education, contributing to science education reform, resource enrichment, and the cultivation of outstanding secondary school astronomy talent. Collaborators:Li XinYang Bin About the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop:The 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop took place 18 - 21 November 2025. The Shaw-IAU workshops focus on astronomy education for primary and secondary school students and teacher training both in universities and in service. This year's Education focus session on Teaching with authentic data and the Science focus is on Galaxies.More details can be found on: https://astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/Keep up to date with future Shaw-IAU Workshops and other opportunities at the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education by joining our mailing list https://astro4edu.org/mailing-list/ Follow the IAU OAE on Bluesky and Facebook under @astro4edu