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 ACS Athens student from 2nd grade up to 12th grade can participate*.
There are 6 levels for the competition based on each participant’s grade level including multiple - choice questions as below:
| 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 |
* 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 based on their 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 everyday 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 participate in the AMC 8?
AMC 8 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
The AMC 8 will be administered on Tuesday January 28th 2025 during school hours on site at the ACS Athens campus.
Registration for the AMC 8 competition opens on Wednesday September 11th 2024 and the registration deadline is set on Tuesday January 21st 2025.
The competition fee is 15 euros per student.
- ACS Athens students: Please log into Skyward using your Family access account to register via Arena Scheduling.
- Non ACS Athens students: Please send an email to Mr. Mologousis, Virtual & Special Projects Coordinator at mologousisp@acs.gr for further information regarding the registration process.
For more information about the competition visit the official site by Mathematical Association of America.
Privacy Notice for Use of Personal Data
Please note that student information will be disclosed to MAA for scoring purposes, as a requirement for participation in this competition. You may read the MAA privacy policy for more detailed information.
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 in 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 high school curriculum including the following topics*:
- Trigonometry;
- Advanced Algebra;
- Advanced Geometry.
*The AMC 12 does not include the topic of Calculus
Why participate in the AMC 10/12?
The AMC 10/12 provides an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards mathematics and enhance analytical thinking that can assist in future careers. Additionally, it is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead to the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Registration information and Competition Dates
The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Wednesday November 6th 2024 during school hours on site at the ACS Athens campus.
Registration for the AMC 10/12 competition opens on Wednesday September 11th 2024 and the registration deadline is set on Wednesday October 30th 2024.
The competition fee is 15 euros per student.
- ACS Athens students: Please log into Skyward using your Family access account to register via Arena Scheduling.
- Non ACS Athens students: Please send an email to Mr. Mologousis, Virtual & Special Projects Coordinator at mologousisp@acs.gr for further information regarding the registration process.
For more information about the competition visit the official site by Mathematical Association of America.
Privacy Notice for Use of Personal Data
Please note that student information will be disclosed to MAA for scoring purposes, as a requirement for participation in this competition. You may read the MAA privacy policy for more detailed information.
MOEMS (Math Olympiads) for Elementary and Middle School Students
The Mathematics Olympiad Contest for Elementary and Middle School students (MOEMS) will begin on November 20 2024 at ACS Athens. Participation in the MOEMS program is optional for elementary and middle school students in grades 4 - 6 (Division E) and grades 7-8 (Division M).
Why participate in the MOEMS competition?
Participation in the MOEMS competition has been found particularly valuable in:- Stimulating enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics;
- Introducing important Mathematical concepts;
- Teaching major strategies for problem-solving;
- Developing Mathematical flexibility in solving problems;
- Strengthening Mathematical intuition;
- Fostering Mathematical creativity and ingenuity;
- Providing the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges.
The MOEMS Competition Series consists of five 30 - minute contests that will be administered on site at the ACS Athens campus during regular school hours, from November to March on the following dates:
| Contest | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contest 1 | November 20 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Contest 2 | December 18 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Contest 3 | January 8 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Contest 4 | February 5 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Contest 5 | March 5 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
The cost of participation is 25 Euros per student for all 5 parts.