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MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Basics

This 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 weeks

12 weeks  

Schedule

Tuesday
Feb 4 - Apr 22
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Feb 4 - Apr 22
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
CLOSED
Sunday
Mar 23 - Jun 15
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Mar 23 - Jun 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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Wednesday
Apr 16 - Jul 2
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Apr 16 - Jul 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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Friday
May 23 - Aug 15
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
May 23 - Aug 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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Monday
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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Thursday
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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Sunday
Jun 22 - Sep 21
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jun 22 - Sep 21
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Tue & Thurs
Jul 8 - Aug 14
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jul 8 - Aug 14
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Fall 2025This course will be offered in Fall 2025. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available.

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, November 24 ‐ November 30, and December 20, 2025 ‐ January 2, 2026.

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

1 Problem Solving Tactics
2 Number Theory
3 Algebra, Part 1
4 Algebra, Part 2
5 Word Problems
6 Sequences and Series
7 Counting
8 Probability
9 Geometry, Part 1
10 Geometry, Part 2
11 Logic and Imagination
12 Countdown

I am so glad I decided to take a class here. I learned more than my school could ever get to in 3 years. I hope that you guys continue to make this program.