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Does the AMC get harder every year?
The AMC changes every single year and even undergoes a huge change every five years. For all questions on the recent AMC contests, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AMC problems. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the contest is to practice by solving old AMC problems.
Is the AMC difficult?
Currently, the system is on a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is the easiest level, e.g. early AMC problems and 10 is hardest level, e.g. China IMO Team Selection Test. When considering problem difficulty put more emphasis on problem-solving aspects and less so on technical skill requirements.
How is the AMC test scored?
Distinguished Honor Roll recognizes students who score in (approximately) the top 1\%. Grade and Gender Average is a table of basic summary statistics organized by grade and gender. Honor Roll, or students invited to take the AIME, recognizes students who score in (approximately) the top 2.5\% on the AMC 10.
Which math question is hardest?
Today’s mathematicians would probably agree that the Riemann Hypothesis is the most significant open problem in all of math. It’s one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems, with $1 million reward for its solution.
Is the material in high school sufficient to answer AMC 10 problems?
The material covered in High School Algebra 1/Algebra 2/Geometry classes is sufficient to answer about 20 of the questions right on AMC tests. They just take practice, so that you can get used to the style of problems and how to approach them. There is a huge database of AMC 10 problems here: Art of Problem Solving.
What kind of Math is on the AMC 12 exam?
The questions test knowledge in algebra, geometry, counting and probability, and number theory. Both tests cover material typically covered in the first few years of high school math. Topics such as trigonometry, complex numbers, and logarithms are only needed for the AMC 12. Calculus is not required for either exam.
How to prepare for the AMC 12 contest?
Therefore, the best way to prepare for the AMC 12 is to practice by solving old AMC 12 problems! We provided 35 sets of past real AMC 12 tests (2000-2017) with answer keys and also developed 20 sets of AMC 12 mock test with detailed solutions to help students prepare for the AMC 12 contest. 20 Sets of AMC 12 Mock Test with Detailed Solutions
How hard is competitive math compared to regular math?
Competitive math, in general, is much harder than regular math. For instance, even the AMC 8 is far more difficult than the math required on standardized exams such as the SAT. The AMC 10 is too hard for a complete beginner in competitive math, so I would start with AMC 8, even if you are beyond middle school.