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 28, 2025, during school hours on site at the ACS Athens campus.

Registration for the AMC 8 competition opens on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and the registration deadline is set on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

The competition fee is 15 euros per student.

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.