Math Competitions

The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) is dedicated to the goal of strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth. We believe that one way to meet this goal is to identify, recognize and reward excellence in mathematics through a series of national contests called:

• the American Mathematics Contest 8 (AMC 8),
• the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10),
• the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12),
• the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), and
• the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).

American Mathematics Contest 8 (AMC 8)

The AMC 8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination based on junior high school (middle school) mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. The examination provides an opportunity to apply the concepts taught at the junior high level to problems which range from easy to difficult and cover a wide range of applications. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. Calculators are allowed. High scoring students are invited to participate in the AMC 10.

American Mathematics Contest 10 & 12
(AMC 10 & AMC 12)

The AMC 10 and 12 are 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice examinations in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. Calculators are allowed.

American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

The AIME is an intermediate examination between the AMC 10 or AMC 12 and the USAMO. All students who took the AMC 12 and achieved a score of 100 or more out of a possible 150 are invited to take the AIME. All students who take the AMC 10 and have a score of 120 or are in the top 1% also qualify for the AIME.

United States of America Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO)

The USAMO provides a means of identifying and encouraging the most creative secondary mathematics students in the country. It serves to indicate the talent of those who may become leaders in the mathematical sciences of the next generation. The USAMO is part of a worldwide system of national mathematics competitions, a movement in which both educators and research mathematicians are engaged in recognizing and celebrating the imagination and resourcefulness of our youth.

Links to:
American Mathematics Competitions Website

Last modified: 5/31/06