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MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 BasicsThis course is an introduction to the problem solving strategies required for success on MATHCOUNTS and the AMC 8 tests. This class is intended for less experienced students who are just getting started on middle school math contests. Experienced MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8 students should consider our Advanced MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 class. |
12 lessons |
12 lessons |
Schedule
Thursday
Oct 5 - Jan 11 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Oct 5 - Jan 11
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Thomas Zhang | $390 (~$33/week) |
$390
(~$33/week)
CLOSED |
Wednesday
Nov 1 - Feb 7 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Nov 1 - Feb 7
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Luis Ares | $390 (~$33/week) |
$390
(~$33/week)
CLOSED |
Mon, Wed & Fri
Dec 4 - Jan 12 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Dec 4 - Jan 12
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Dylon Chow | $390 |
$390
ENROLL |
Sunday
Feb 4 - Apr 21 |
1:00 - 2:30 PM ET –
Feb 4 - Apr 21
1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern 12:00 - 1:30 PM Central 11:00 - 12:30 PM Mountain 10:00 - 11:30 AM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Grace Unger | $390 (~$33/week) |
$390
(~$33/week)
ENROLL |
Wednesday
Mar 20 - Jun 5 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Mar 20 - Jun 5
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Julie Zhu | $390 (~$33/week) |
$390
(~$33/week)
ENROLL |
Monday
Apr 15 - Jul 8 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Apr 15 - Jul 8
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
TBA | $390 (~$33/week) |
$390
(~$33/week)
ENROLL |
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Who Should Take?
This class is appropriate for students who are interested in MATHCOUNTS and want to show what they can do on this contest.
Students just getting started with middle-school math contests should consider our MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Basics course. Students with more consistent success in these contests (in particular, students who score 15+ on the AMC 8 or 25+ on Chapter-level MATHCOUNTS competitions) should consider our MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Advanced course. See our MATHCOUNTS guide for a comparison between the Basics and Advanced courses.
Students who have not completed a pre-algebra class (or equivalent training through prior preparation for MATHCOUNTS) should start with our Introduction series of classes rather than our MATHCOUNTS class. Please visit our Course Recommendations page to determine which class is best for you.
Lessons
Lesson 1 | Problem Solving Tactics |
Lesson 2 | Number Theory |
Lesson 3 | Algebra, Part 1 |
Lesson 4 | Algebra, Part 2 |
Lesson 5 | Word Problems |
Lesson 6 | Sequences and Series |
Lesson 7 | Counting |
Lesson 8 | Probability |
Lesson 9 | Geometry, Part 1 |
Lesson 10 | Geometry, Part 2 |
Lesson 11 | Logic and Imagination |
Lesson 12 | Countdown |