International Mathematics Competition Kangaroo
The annual international Mathematics competition Kangaroo is the largest educational and most fun competition in the world with over 6.5 million students participating from 70 different countries. Greece joined the competition in 2007. Any student from 2nd grade up to 12th grade can participate[1].
There are 6 levels for the competition based on each participant’s grade level:
| Level | Students in grade(s) | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|
| B | 2nd | 21 |
| 1 | 3rd and 4th | 24 |
| 2 | 5th and 6th | 30 |
| 3 | 7th and 8th | 30 |
| 4 | 9th and 10th | 30 |
| 5 | 11th and 12th | 30 |
(Please note that all questions are multiple-choice)
[1] First Grade students can also participate in level B depending on confidence of their reading level.
Objectives
The competition aims to promote mathematics as a subject approachable to anyone.
It promotes creativity, logical thinking and challenges students to approach questions from a different perspective.
Students will develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
A celebration of Math learning
Every participating student will get a small token of appreciation for their participation regardless of their performance, and a certificate of participation.
One out of six participants will also receive a symbolic award according to own performance.
For more information regarding the Greek Chapter of the competition please click here.
AMC 8
What is the AMC 8?
It is the first competition at middle school level of the official American Mathematical Competition series by the Mathematics Association of America. The competition lasts for 40-minutes and it has 25 multiple choice questions. The material covers the following topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum:
- counting and probability;
- estimation;
- proportional reasoning;
- elementary geometry including the Pythagorean theorem;
- spatial visualization;
- applications in every day situations;
- reading and interpreting graphs and tables.
The competition questions increase in difficulty hence some of the later questions may include topics such as:
- linear or quadratic functions and equations;
- coordinate geometry;
- topics included in a beginning algebra course.
Why choose to participate?
The competition series provides an opportunity for middle school students to:
- develop positive attitudes towards mathematics;
- practice and enhance analytical series that can assist in future careers;
- apply classroom skills in unique problem-solving challenges;
- have fun while doing mathematics in a low stress and friendly environment.
Registration information and Competition Dates
Registration Deadline: Thursday January 11, 2024
Competition Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
Payment must be made using the School Bank information. Please indicate the competition (AMC 8) and include the student's full name.
For more information about the competition visite the official site by Mathematical Association of America.
AMC 10/12
What is the AMC 10/12?
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 75 minute examinations that contain 25 multiple choice questions to be completed without the use of a calculator.
The AMC 10 is available to students grades 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the contest. Material covered on the competition is drawn from the high school curriculum up to 10th grade.
The AMC 12 is available to students in grades 12 or below and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest. Material covered on the competition covers the entire hight school curriculum including the following topics:
- Trigonometry;
- Advanced Algebra;
- Advanced Geometry.
Note: The AMC 12 does not include the topic of Calculus
These competitions are administered around the world on November 10.
Why participate in the AMC 10/12?
The AMC 10/12 provides an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards mathematics enhance analytical thinking that can assist in future careers.
The AMC 10/12 is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad (see Invitational Competitions).
Registration information and Competition Dates
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 will be administered on November 10th during school day on ACS Athens campus.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday November 1, 2023
Competition Date: Wednesday November 8, 2023
Payment must be made using the School Bank information. Please indicate the competition (AMC 10/12) and include the student's full name.
For more information about the competition visite the official site by Mathematical Association of America.
MOEMS (Math Olympiads) for Elementary and Middle School Students
The Mathematics Olympiad Contest for Elementary and Middle School students (MOEMS) will begin on November 14th 2022 at ACS Athens. Participation in the MOEMS program is optional for elementary and middle school students. The MOEMS competition Series aim to:
- stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics;
- introduce important Mathematical concepts;
- teach major strategies for problem-solving;
- develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems;
- strengthen Mathematical intuition;
- foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity;
- provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges.
The MOEMS Competition Series consists of 5 parts that will be administered in our school, each month from November to March on the following dates. All contest parts will be administered after school οn our campus.
| Contest | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | November 15 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| Part 2 | December 6 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| Part 3 | January 10 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| Part 4 | February 7 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| Part 5 | March 6 | 10:00am-11:30am |
The cost of participation is 25 Euros per student for all 5 parts.
The Mathematics Olympiad Contest for Elementary and Middle School students (MOEMS) will begin on November 15th 2023 at ACS Athens.
All contest parts will be administered during school hours, at the Middle School Flex Block.
Payment must be made by November 8th, 2023, following the School Bank information.
For more information about the MOEMS Competition click here.