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k a AMC 10/12 A&B Coming up Soon!
jlacosta   0
Nov 1, 2024
There is still time to train for the November 6th and November 12th AMC 10A/12A and AMC 10B/12B, respectively! Enroll in our weekend seminars to be held on November 2nd and 3rd (listed below) and you will learn problem strategies, test taking techniques, and be able to take a full practice test! Note that the “B” seminars will have different material from the “A” seminars which were held in October.

[list][*]Special AMC 10 Problem Seminar B
[*]Special AMC 12 Problem Seminar B[/list]
For those who want to take a free practice test before the AMC 10/12 competitions, you can simulate a real competition experience by following this link. As you assess your performance on these exams, be sure to gather data!

[list][*]Which problems did you get right?
[list][*]Was the topic a strength (e.g. number theory, geometry, counting/probability, algebra)?
[*]How did you prepare?
[*]What was your confidence level?[/list]
[*]Which problems did you get wrong?
[list][list][*]Did you make an arithmetic error?
[*]Did you misread the problem?
[*]Did you have the foundational knowledge for the problem?
[*]Which topics require more fluency through practice (e.g. number theory, geometry, counting/probability, algebra)?
[*]Did you run out of time?[/list][/list]
Once you have analyzed the results with the above questions, you will have a plan of attack for future contests! BEST OF LUCK to all competitors at this year’s AMC 10 and AMC 12!

Did you know that the day after both the AMC 10A/12A and AMC 10B/12B you can join a free math jam where our AoPS team will go over the most interesting problems? Find the schedule below under “Mark your calendars”.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming free math jams!
[list][*]November 20th: Amherst College Info Session, 7:30 pm ET: Matt McGann, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Amherst College, and Nathan Pflueger, math professor at Amherst College, will host an info session exploring both Amherst College specifically and liberal arts colleges generally. Topics include opportunities in math, the admission process, and financial aid for both US and international students.
[*]November 7th: 2024 AMC 10/12 A Discussion, Thursday, 7:30 pm ET:
[*]AoPS instructors will discuss problems from the AMC 10/12 A, administered November 6. We will discuss some of the most interesting problems from each test!
[*]November 13th: 2024 AMC 10/12 B Discussion, Wednesday, 7:30 pm ET:
[*]AoPS instructors will discuss problems from the AMC 10/12 B, administered November 12. We will discuss some of the most interesting problems from each test![/list]
AoPS Spring classes are open for enrollment. Get a jump on the New Year and enroll in our math, contest prep, coding, and science classes today! Need help finding the right plan for your goals? Check out our recommendations page!

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Totally AMC
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I don’t want a lot for Christmas
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jmo cutoff
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You guys NEED to stop freaking out about JMO cutoffs Its likely going to be in the early-mid 210's assuming an average level aime( 2021 aime?) So if you have a 110+ on the amc 10, you are in contention for USAJMO- its not LIKELY but its possible. My guess is maybe 15ish percent? really, too many people are freaking out about cutoffs- at the end of the day, most of you have next year and the year after that and can always keep improving. You got this!
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Counterexample
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Source: 2019 AMC 10B #2 / 12B #2
Consider the statement, "If $n$ is not prime, then $n-2$ is prime." Which of the following values of $n$ is a counterexample to this statement?

$\textbf{(A) } 11 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 15 \qquad \textbf{(C) } 19 \qquad \textbf{(D) } 21 \qquad \textbf{(E) } 27$
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2024 Fall Lexington Math Tournament
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The Lexington High School Math Team is proud to announce LMT Fall 2024! LMT is a competition for middle school students interested in math. Students can participate individually, or on teams of 4-6 members.

The competition will take place from 8:30AM-5:00PM on Saturday, December 14, at Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St., Lexington, MA 02421.

The competition will include two individual rounds, a Team Round, and a Guts Round, with a break for lunch and mini-events. A detailed schedule is available at https://lhsmath.org/LMT/Schedule.

There will be a talk for parents and coaches by Dr. Po-Shen Loh, former IMO Coach, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and founder of Expii.

There is a $15 fee per participant, paid on the day of the competition. Pizza will be provided for lunch, at no additional cost.

Register for LMT at https://lhsmath.org/LMT/Registration/Home.

More information is available on our website: https://lhsmath.org/LMT/Home. Email lmt.lhsmath@gmail.com with any questions.

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How to be wide awake during math competitions.
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As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?
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How to be wide awake during math competitions.
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As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?
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Sorry if this might seem like a stupid question
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uh get sleep beforehand

also just make sure you're not blaming something else on sleep
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Wesoar
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You could try a small exercise/stretching during the competition. I even gave myself a small pinch during the AMC 10B lol
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orangebear
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Maybe I worded it wrong but I need my brain to be fully focused on math.
@above that might work
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Go to sleep a little earlier the day before (not too early though, that will either ruin your sleep cycle or you just won't be able to fall asleep), wake up as late as you can, heck skip your first class of the day or smth

you can also slap yourself in the face really hard like me
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Go to sleep a little earlier the day before (not too early though, that will either ruin your sleep cycle or you just won't be able to fall asleep), wake up as late as you can, heck skip your first class of the day or smth

you can also slap yourself in the face really hard like me

My AMC 10 is in the morning same as mathcounts too. 8:30 AM for AMC 10 and 7:00-8:00 for math counts
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idk if this is dumb but drinking water clears my mind
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I'm super opposed to taking tests in the morning, maybe try finding a non-school test center that has it later in the day?
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orangebear wrote:
williamxiao wrote:
Go to sleep a little earlier the day before (not too early though, that will either ruin your sleep cycle or you just won't be able to fall asleep), wake up as late as you can, heck skip your first class of the day or smth

you can also slap yourself in the face really hard like me

My AMC 10 is in the morning same as mathcounts too. 8:30 AM for AMC 10 and 7:00-8:00 for math counts

Oh no.
The Math Olympiad 6:30 AM flashbacks...
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if ur parents allow you drink a lot of tea/coffee that has caffeiene in it
ngl i should try that next year

get more exercise and more sleep probably helps
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ooh @op what’d you get on Math-CON
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ooh @op what’d you get on Math-CON

287 on the final competition 6th grade
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I mean you could try to take a walk before the competition to clear your mind and get a good night of sleep. I mean this info sounds pretty useless but I feel like if you sleep well you shouldn't have problems staying awake.
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As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?

I got 1st place (perfect score) in nationals in math kangaroo when i was third or fourth grade, or 2021 or 2022. But now I’m in like 10th rank in nationals.
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EaZ_Shadow wrote:
orangebear wrote:
As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?

I got 1st place (perfect score) in nationals in math kangaroo when i was third or fourth grade, or 2021 or 2022. But now I’m in like 10th rank in nationals.

Who asked?
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EaZ_Shadow wrote:
orangebear wrote:
As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?

I got 1st place (perfect score) in nationals in math kangaroo when i was third or fourth grade, or 2021 or 2022. But now I’m in like 10th rank in nationals.

people say orz culture is unhealthy but its better than a community filled with stuff like this
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vincentwant wrote:
EaZ_Shadow wrote:
orangebear wrote:
As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?

I got 1st place (perfect score) in nationals in math kangaroo when i was third or fourth grade, or 2021 or 2022. But now I’m in like 10th rank in nationals.

people say orz culture is unhealthy but its better than a community filled with stuff like this

real
at least with orz culture ur bringing people up instead of trying to push them down with comments like these
but genuinely tho if it doesn't really help with answering the question- just don't post it
especially if its just a free excuse for flexing and just makes others feel worse
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orangebear wrote:
As three years of taking math competitions, I have noticed that some of the competitions that I did really bad in " I mean really bad in" where the cases where I was sleepy, and not fully awake "examples like the AMC 10 B 2024, AMC 10 A 2023, AMC 8 2023, AMC 8 2024, Mathcounts chapter 2024, etc." and the ones where I was awake and, alert like "AMC 8 2022, National Math-con 2024 "not mathcounts", Mathkangaroo 2021, Mathcounts state, etc" I did medium - too surprising myself. Do any of you people have any tips on how to be alert during math competitions?

to answer this just sleep early, ig caffeine if you really need it but i havent needed it at all really
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personally i feel that caffeine doesnt actually work on middle schoolers, more like a placebo i personally think
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