Hello math kids! Here is another avenue to highlight your number prowess. The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has announced the start of registration of the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8, 10 and 12.
The MTG Philippines has been invited to send students to join in the AMC 8, 10 and 12 which will be held online. These contests are open to all interested students.
The winners can receive any of the following awards:
- A certificate of Distinction – is given to all students who receive a perfect score.
- An AMC Winner Pin is given to the students in each country with the highest score
- The top three students for each category will receive respectively a gold, silver or bronze certificate for Outstanding Achievement.
- An AMC 9 Merit Certificate is given to all high scoring students.
The AMC 8 – Competition Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for grade 8 or below (S.Y. 2019-2020) students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers.
The AMC 10A – Competition Date: Thursday, February 5, 2021
The AMC 12A – Competition Date: Thursday, February 5, 2021
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below (S.Y. 2020-2021), and covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade. Students in grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 10.
The AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. Students in grade 12 or below (S.Y. 2020-2021) and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 12.
Using only your Gmail account, please click this link to register – https://forms.gle/