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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 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).
  
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.
  
  

Revision as of 13:06, 18 June 2006

The American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), along with the AMC 12 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).

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.


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.


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.


Resources

Links


Recommended reading


AMC Preparation Classes

  • 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