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| − | The Annual High School | + | The '''Annual High School Contest''' ('''AHSC''') was the first exam in the series of exams used to challenge bright students, grades 12 and below, on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the [[International Mathematics Olympiad]] (IMO). |
| − | + | High scoring AHSME students were invited to take the more challenging United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). | |
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| + | The AHSC was replaced by the [[AHSME]] in 1973. | ||
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| + | == Format == | ||
| + | The AHSME was a 35, 40, or 50 question, ? minute, multiple choice exam. Problems generally increased in difficulty as the exam progresses. Calculators were not permitted. | ||
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| + | For every correct answer: ? points | ||
| + | For every wrong answer: ? points | ||
| + | For every problem not answered: ? points | ||
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| + | == Curriculum == | ||
| + | The AHSME tests [[mathematical problem solving]] with [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], and [[probability]] and other secondary school math topics. Problems are designed to be solvable by students without any background in calculus. | ||
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| + | == Resources == | ||
| + | === Links === | ||
| + | * [http://www.maa.org/math-competitions AMC homepage], their [http://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-contests/amc-1012 AMC 12 page], and [http://www.unl.edu/amc/mathclub/index.html practice problems] | ||
| + | * The [[AoPS]] [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_Contests_AMC12.php AMC 12 guide]. | ||
| + | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/community/c5_contests_amp_programs Contests and Programs forum] for discussion of various competitions, including the AMC and problems from AMC exams. | ||
| + | * The [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php AoPS Contest Archive] includes problems and solutions from [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182 past AMC exams]. | ||
| + | * [[AHSME Problems and Solutions]] | ||
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| + | === Recommended reading === | ||
| + | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_CP_AMC.php Problem and solution books for past AMC exams]. | ||
| + | * Introduction to Counting & Probability by Dr. [[David Patrick]]. [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=3 Information] | ||
| + | * Introduction to Geometry by [[Richard Rusczyk]]. [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=9 Information] | ||
| + | * The Art of Problem Solving Volume I by [[Sandor Lehoczky]] and [[Richard Rusczyk]]. [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=1 Information]. | ||
| + | * The Art of Problem Solving Volume II by [[Sandor Lehoczky]] and [[Richard Rusczyk]]. [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=2 Information]. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Mathematics competitions]] | ||
| + | * [[ARML]] | ||
| + | * [[Mathematics summer programs]] | ||
| + | * [[Mathematics competition resources]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Mathematics competitions]] [[Category:AHSME]] | ||
Revision as of 14:25, 19 February 2020
The Annual High School Contest (AHSC) was the first exam in the series of exams used to challenge bright students, grades 12 and below, on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO).
High scoring AHSME students were invited to take the more challenging United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO).
The AHSC was replaced by the AHSME in 1973.
Format
The AHSME was a 35, 40, or 50 question, ? minute, multiple choice exam. Problems generally increased in difficulty as the exam progresses. Calculators were not permitted.
For every correct answer: ? points For every wrong answer: ? points For every problem not answered: ? points
Curriculum
The AHSME tests mathematical problem solving with arithmetic, algebra, counting, geometry, number theory, and probability and other secondary school math topics. Problems are designed to be solvable by students without any background in calculus.
Resources
Links
- AMC homepage, their AMC 12 page, and practice problems
- The AoPS AMC 12 guide.
- Contests and Programs forum for discussion of various competitions, including the AMC and problems from AMC exams.
- The AoPS Contest Archive includes problems and solutions from past AMC exams.
- AHSME Problems and Solutions
Recommended reading
- Problem and solution books for past AMC exams.
- Introduction to Counting & Probability by Dr. David Patrick. Information
- Introduction to Geometry by Richard Rusczyk. Information
- The Art of Problem Solving Volume I by Sandor Lehoczky and Richard Rusczyk. Information.
- The Art of Problem Solving Volume II by Sandor Lehoczky and Richard Rusczyk. Information.
