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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
Friday
Mar 3 - May 19 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Mar 3 - May 19
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 |
Sindi Sabourin | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
CLOSED |
Tuesday
Mar 28 - Jun 13 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Mar 28 - Jun 13
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 |
Eric Wofsey | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Thursday
Apr 20 - Jul 6 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Apr 20 - Jul 6
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 |
Eli Brottman | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Wednesday
May 17 - Aug 2 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
May 17 - Aug 2
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 |
Anna Meyers | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Friday
Jun 2 - Aug 18 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Jun 2 - Aug 18
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 |
Sindi Sabourin | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Monday
Jun 12 - Aug 28 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Jun 12 - Aug 28
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 |
Achilleas Sinefakopoulos | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Sunday
Jul 23 - Oct 15 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Jul 23 - Oct 15
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 |
Grace Unger | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Tuesday
Aug 1 - Oct 17 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Aug 1 - Oct 17
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 | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Monday
Aug 21 - Nov 13 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Aug 21 - Nov 13
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 | $370 (~$31/week) |
$370
(~$31/week)
ENROLL |
Fall 2023 | This course will be offered in Fall 2023. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available. |
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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 |