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The '''American Mathematics Contest 10''' ('''AMC 10''') is the first exam in the series of exams used to challenge bright students, grades 10 and below, on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the [[International Mathematics Olympiad]] (IMO).
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The '''American Mathematics Contest 10''' ('''AMC 10'''), along with the [[AMC 12]], is one of the first exams in the series of exams used to challenge bright students, grades 10 and below, on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the [[International Mathematics Olympiad]] (IMO).
  
High scoring AMC 10 and [[AMC 12]] students are invited to take the [[American Invitational Mathematics Examination]] (AIME).
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High scoring AMC 10 and AMC 12 students are invited to take the [[American Invitational Mathematics Examination]] (AIME).
  
The AMC 10 is administered by the [[American Mathematics Competitions]] (AMC).  [[Art of Problem Solving]] (AoPS) is a proud sponsor of the AMC!
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The AMC 10 is administered by the [[American Mathematics Competitions]] (AMC).  [[Art of Problem Solving]] (AoPS) is a proud sponsor of the AMC.
  
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The AMC 12 used to be the [[American High School Mathematics Examination]] from 1950 to 1999.
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{{Contest Info|name=AMC 10|region=USA|type=Multiple Choice|difficulty=1-3|breakdown=<u>Problem 1-5</u>: 1<br><u>Problem 6-20</u>: 2<br><u>Problem 21-25</u>: 3}}
  
 
== Format ==
 
== Format ==
  
The AMC 10 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice test. Problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Calculators are permitted.  
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The AMC 10 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice test. Problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Calculators were permitted on old AMC tests; however, as of 2008 and later, calculators are not permitted for use.
  
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The AMC 10 is scored in a way that penalizes guesses. Correct answers are worth 6 points, incorrect questions are worth 0 points, and unanswered answers are worth 1.5 points, to give a total score out of 150 points.  From 2002 to 2006, unanswered questions were awarded 2.5 points. In 2006 and 2007, unanswered questions were awarded 2 points. Students that are in the top 2.5% of the AMC 10 contest are invited to take the [[AIME]].[http://www.unl.edu/amc/e-exams/e7-aime/adminaime.html]
  
 
== Curriculum ==
 
== Curriculum ==
The AMC 10 tests [[mathematical problem solving]] with [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], and [[probability]] and other secondary school math topics.  Problems are designed to be solved by students without any background in calculus.
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The AMC 10 tests [[mathematical problem solving]] with [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], and [[probability]] and other secondary school math topics.  Problems are designed to be solved by students without any background in calculus or trigonometry.
 
 
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
 
=== Links ===
 
=== Links ===
* [http://www.unl.edu/amc/ AMC homepage] and their [http://www.unl.edu/amc/e-exams/e5-amc10/amc10.html AMC 10 page]
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* [http://www.maa.org/math-competitions AMC homepage], their [https://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-10-american-mathematics-contest-10 AMC 10 page], and [http://www.unl.edu/amc/mathclub/index.html practice problems]
* The [[AoPS]] [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_Contests_AMC10.php AMC 10 guide].
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* The [[AoPS]] [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_Contests_AMC10.php AMC 10 guide] (Warning: Scoring system is out of date)
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/index.php?f=133 AMC Forum] for discussion of the AMC and problems from AMC exams.
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* [https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c5_contests_amp_programs Contest and Programs Forum] for discussion of the AMC and problems from AMC exams, and any other competition.
 
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* [[AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | Past AMC 10 exams]].
  
 
=== Recommended reading ===
 
=== Recommended reading ===
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_CP_AMC.php Problem and solution books for past AMC exams].
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* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/contests.php?contest=amc 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].
 
  
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* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:algebra Introduction to Algebra] by [[Richard Rusczyk]]. 
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*  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:counting Introduction to Counting & Probability] by Dr. [[David Patrick]].
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* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:geometry Introduction to Geometry] by [[Richard Rusczyk]]. 
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*  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:nt Introduction to Number Theory] by [[Mathew Crawford]].
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*  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=ps:aops1 The Art of Problem Solving Volume 1] by [[Sandor Lehoczky]] and [[Richard Rusczyk]].
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*  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=ps:aops2 The Art of Problem Solving Volume 2] by [[Richard Rusczyk]] and [[Sandor Lehoczky]].
  
 
=== AMC Preparation Classes ===
 
=== AMC Preparation Classes ===
* [[AoPS]] hosts an [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Classes/AoPS_C_About.php online school] teaching introductory classes in topics covered by the AMC 10 as well as an AMC 10 preparation class.
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'''These should be taken if a student is having trouble or wants a more clear and confirmed understanding of concepts.'''
* [[AoPS]] holds many free [[Math Jams]], some of which are devoted to discussing problems on the AMC 10 and AMC 12.  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Community/AoPS_Y_Math_Jams.php Math Jam Schedule]
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* [[AoPS]] hosts an [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/index.php online school] teaching introductory classes in topics covered by the AMC 10 as well as an AMC 10 preparation class.
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* [[AoPS]] holds many free [[Math Jams]], some of which are devoted to discussing problems on the AMC 10 and AMC 12.  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/mathjams.php Math Jam Schedule]
 
* [[EPGY]] offers an AMC 10 preparation class.
 
* [[EPGY]] offers an AMC 10 preparation class.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Mathematics competitions]]
 
* [[Mathematics competitions]]
 
* [[ARML]]
 
* [[ARML]]
* [[Mathematics Summer Programs]]
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* [[Mathematics summer programs]]
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[[Category:Mathematics competitions]]
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[[Category:Introductory mathematics competitions]]

Revision as of 14:56, 19 February 2020

The American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), along with the AMC 12, is one of the first exams in the series of exams used to challenge bright students, grades 10 and below, on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO).

High scoring AMC 10 and AMC 12 students are invited to take the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).

The AMC 10 is administered by the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is a proud sponsor of the AMC.

The AMC 12 used to be the American High School Mathematics Examination from 1950 to 1999.

AMC 10
Region: USA
Type: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: 1-3
Difficulty Breakdown:

Problem 1-5: 1
Problem 6-20: 2
Problem 21-25: 3

Format

The AMC 10 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice test. Problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Calculators were permitted on old AMC tests; however, as of 2008 and later, calculators are not permitted for use.

The AMC 10 is scored in a way that penalizes guesses. Correct answers are worth 6 points, incorrect questions are worth 0 points, and unanswered answers are worth 1.5 points, to give a total score out of 150 points. From 2002 to 2006, unanswered questions were awarded 2.5 points. In 2006 and 2007, unanswered questions were awarded 2 points. Students that are in the top 2.5% of the AMC 10 contest are invited to take the AIME.[1]

Curriculum

The AMC 10 tests mathematical problem solving with arithmetic, algebra, counting, geometry, number theory, and probability and other secondary school math topics. Problems are designed to be solved by students without any background in calculus or trigonometry.

Resources

Links

Recommended reading

AMC Preparation Classes

These should be taken if a student is having trouble or wants a more clear and confirmed understanding of concepts.

  • AoPS hosts an online school teaching introductory classes in topics covered by the AMC 10 as well as an AMC 10 preparation class.
  • AoPS holds many free Math Jams, some of which are devoted to discussing problems on the AMC 10 and AMC 12. Math Jam Schedule
  • EPGY offers an AMC 10 preparation class.

See also