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How can I get better at AMC?
The best way to get a grasp on the kinds of questions that are asked in the AMC and to get better is to simply practice a lot!…These are geared more towards the MATHCOUNTS and AMC 10 in terms of difficulty level.
- Read math books.
- Take an online course.
- Attend other math competitions!
- Check out cheat sheets!
How do you study for AMC?
How Can Students Prepare For AMC 8?
- Practice, practice, practice…
- Explore the mathematical pattern that happens around you.
- Learn and practice with a group.
- Understand the tenets of a good problem solving strategy.
- Know the AMC 8 schedule and prepare ahead.
- Understand the progression of problems and allocate time wisely.
What is a good score on the AMC?
High scores on the AMC 10 or 12 can qualify the participant for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). On the AMC 10, the top 2.5\% make it, typically around 100 to 115 points. On the AMC 12, the top 5\% make it, typically around 85 to 95 points.
What is the best way to prepare for AMC 10?
The easiest way to prepare is to practice solving old AMC 10 and 12 problems. Click the links below to visit the ZIML Practice Page for: Archived Exams: A full archive of every year’s AMC 10 and AMC 12 exams. Students can take a practice exam that includes the real questions, timing, and scoring of each exam.
How do you qualify for AIME?
All students who took the AMC 12 and achieved a score of 100 or more out of a possible 150 or were in the top 5\% are invited to take the AIME. All students who took the AMC 10 and had a score of 120 or more out of a possible 150, or were in the top 2.5\% also qualify for the AIME.
How do I prepare for the AMC 10 and AMC 12 exams?
The easiest way to prepare is to practice solving old AMC 10 and 12 problems. Click the links below to visit the ZIML Practice Page for: Archived Exams: A full archive of every year’s AMC 10 and AMC 12 exams. Students can take a practice exam that includes the real questions, timing, and scoring of each exam.
What is an AMC mock exam?
Mock Exams: Practice exams are also available with random real AMC 10 and 12 questions from previous years, this allows students to practice the feel of the exam without having the exact questions from a specific year. The Mock Exams also include the timing and scoring of a real AMC 10 or AMC 12 exam.
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.
Should I start with AMC 8 or AMC 10?
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. The pre-2010 tests are far too easy to practice for the current tests, due to an increase in difficulty over time. I would suggest starting with the 2010 AMC 8 and doing it timed.