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.