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The AMC 12 is administered by the [[American Mathematics Competitions]] (AMC).  [[Art of Problem Solving]] (AoPS) is a proud sponsor of the AMC!
 
The AMC 12 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 1951 to 1999.
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{{Contest Info|name=AMC 12|region=USA|type=Multiple Choice|difficulty=2-4|breakdown=<u>Problem 1-10</u>: 2<br><u>Problem 11-20</u>: 3<br><u>Problem 21-25</u>: 4}}
  
 
== Format ==
 
== Format ==
  
The AMC 12 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 12 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice test. Problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Ever since 2008, calculators have been banned from use during the test; however, calculators were never required to solve any problems, and students who do not use calculators were not disadvantaged.
  
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The AMC 12 is scored in a way that penalizes guessing. Correct answers are worth 6 points, incorrect answers are worth 0 points, and unanswered questions are worth 1.5 points, to give a total score out of 150 points.  From 2002 to 2006, the number of points for an unanswered question was 2.5 points and before 2002 it was 2 points. Students that score over 100 points or in the top 5% of the AMC 12 contest are invited to take the [[AIME]].
  
 
== Curriculum ==
 
== Curriculum ==
The AMC 12 tests [[mathematical problem solving]] with [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], and [[probability]] and other secondary school math topics.  Problems are designed to be solveable by students without any background in calculus.
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The AMC 12 tests [[mathematical problem solving]] with [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], and [[probability]] and other secondary school math topics.  Problems are designed to be solvable by students without any background in calculus.
 
 
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
 
=== Links ===
 
=== Links ===
* [http://www.unl.edu/amc/ AMC homepage] and their [http://www.unl.edu/amc/e-exams/e5-amc12/amc12.html AMC 12 page]
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* [http://www.unl.edu/amc/ AMC homepage], their [http://www.unl.edu/amc/e-exams/e6-amc12/amc12.shtml AMC 12 page], and [http://www.unl.edu/amc/mathclub/index.html practice problems]
* The [[AoPS]] [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_Contests_AMC12.php AMC 12 guide].
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* The [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php AoPS Contest Archive] includes problems and solutions from [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182 past AMC exams].
 
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* [[AMC 12 Problems and Solutions]]
  
 
=== 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].
 
* The Art of Problem Solving Volume II by [[Sandor Lehoczky]] and [[Richard Rusczyk]].  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=2 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=interm:algebra Intermediate Algebra] by [[Richard Rusczyk]] and [[Mathew Crawford]].
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* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=interm:counting Intermediate Counting & Probability] by Dr.  [[David Patrick]]. 
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*  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc Precalculus] by [[Richard Rusczyk]].
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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 [[Sandor Lehoczky]] and [[Richard Rusczyk]].
  
 
=== 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 12 as well as an AMC 12 preparation class.
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* [[AoPS]] hosts an [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/index.php online school] teaching introductory and intermediate classes in topics covered by the AMC 12 as well as an AMC 12 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 12 preparation class.
 
* [[EPGY]] offers an AMC 12 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:Intermediate mathematics competitions]]

Revision as of 23:15, 28 August 2018

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

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

The AMC 12 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 1951 to 1999.

AMC 12
Region: USA
Type: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: 2-4
Difficulty Breakdown:

Problem 1-10: 2
Problem 11-20: 3
Problem 21-25: 4

Format

The AMC 12 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice test. Problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Ever since 2008, calculators have been banned from use during the test; however, calculators were never required to solve any problems, and students who do not use calculators were not disadvantaged.

The AMC 12 is scored in a way that penalizes guessing. Correct answers are worth 6 points, incorrect answers are worth 0 points, and unanswered questions are worth 1.5 points, to give a total score out of 150 points. From 2002 to 2006, the number of points for an unanswered question was 2.5 points and before 2002 it was 2 points. Students that score over 100 points or in the top 5% of the AMC 12 contest are invited to take the AIME.

Curriculum

The AMC 12 tests mathematical problem solving with arithmetic, algebra, counting, geometry, number theory, and probability and other secondary school math topics. Problems are designed to be solvable by students without any background in calculus.

Resources

Links

Recommended reading

AMC Preparation Classes

  • AoPS hosts an online school teaching introductory and intermediate classes in topics covered by the AMC 12 as well as an AMC 12 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 12 preparation class.

See also