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The '''American Invitational Mathematics Examination''' ('''AIME''') is the second exam in the series of exams used to challenge bright students on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the [[International Mathematics Olympiad]] (IMO).  While most AIME participants are high school students, some bright middle school students also qualify each year.
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The '''American Indian Mathematics Examination''' ('''AIME''') is the second exam in the series of exams used to challenge bright students on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the [[International Mathematics Olympiad]] (IMO).  While most AIME participants are high school students, some bright middle school students also qualify each year.
  
High scoring AIME students are invited to take the prestigious [[United States of America Mathematics Olympiad]] (USAMO).
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High scoring AIME students are invited to take the prestigeous [[United States of America Mathematics Olympiad]] (USAMO).
  
 
The AIME is administered by the [[American Mathematics Competitions]] (AMC).  [[Art of Problem Solving]] (AoPS) is a proud sponsor of the AMC!
 
The AIME is administered by the [[American Mathematics Competitions]] (AMC).  [[Art of Problem Solving]] (AoPS) is a proud sponsor of the AMC!
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=== Recommended reading ===
 
=== Recommended reading ===
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/contests.php?contest=amc Problem and solution books for past AMC exams].
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* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_CP_AMC.php Problem and solution books for past AMC exams].  One of these books also includes numerous past AIMEs and solutions.
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:counting Introduction to Counting & Probability] by Dr. [[David Patrick]].  
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* Introduction to Counting & Probability by Dr. [[David Patrick]] is recommended for students who qualify for the AIME, but feel they lag behind in their understanding of basic combinatorics and probability relative to their other areas of math. [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=3 Information]
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:geometry Introduction to Geometry] by [[Richard Rusczyk]]. 
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* Introduction to Geometry by [[Richard Rusczyk]].  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=9 Information]
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:nt Introduction to Number Theory] by [[Mathew Crawford]].
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* 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].
*  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=interm:algebra Intermediate Algebra] by [[Richard Rusczyk]] and [[Mathew Crawford]].
 
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=interm:counting Intermediate Counting & Probability] by Dr. [[David Patrick]]. 
 
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc Precalculus] by [[Richard Rusczyk]].
 
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=ps:aops1 The Art of Problem Solving Volume 1] by [[Sandor Lehoczky]] and [[Richard Rusczyk]].
 
* [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 ===
 
* [[AoPS]] hosts an [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/index.php online school] teaching introductory and intermediate classes in topics covered by the AIME as well as AIME preparation classes.
 
* [[AoPS]] holds many free [[Math Jams]], some of which are devoted to discussing problems on the AIME.  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/mathjams.php Math Jam Schedule]
 
  
=== AIME Exams on the AoPSWiki ===
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=== AIME Preparation Classes ===
See [[AIME Problems and Solutions]] for a complete list of AIME tests in the AoPSWiki.
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* [[AoPS]] hosts an [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Classes/AoPS_C_About.php online school] teaching introductory classes in topics covered by the AIME as well as AIME preparation classes.
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* [[AoPS]] holds many free [[Math Jams]], some of which are devoted to discussing problems on the AIME.  [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Community/AoPS_Y_Math_Jams.php Math Jam Schedule]
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=== AIME Exams in the AoPSWiki ===
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This is a list of all AIME exams in the AoPSWiki.  Some of them contain complete questions and solutions, others complete questions, and others are lacking both questions and solutions.  Many of these problems and solutions are also available in the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182 AoPS Resources] section.  If you find problems that are in the Resources section which are not in the AoPSWiki, please consider adding them.  Also, if you notice that a problem in the Wiki differs from the original wording, feel free to correct it.  Finally, additions to and improvements on the solutions in the AoPSWiki are always welcome.
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* [[1983 AIME]]
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* [[1984 AIME]]
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* [[1985 AIME]]
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* [[1986 AIME]]
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* [[1987 AIME]]
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* [[1988 AIME]]
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* [[1989 AIME]]
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* [[1990 AIME]]
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* [[1991 AIME]]
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* [[1992 AIME]]
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* [[1993 AIME]]
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* [[1994 AIME]]
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* [[1995 AIME]]
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* [[1996 AIME]]
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* [[1997 AIME]]
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* [[1998 AIME]]
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* [[1999 AIME]]
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* [[2000 AIME I]]
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* [[2000 AIME II]]
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* [[2001 AIME I]]
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* [[2001 AIME II]]
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* [[2002 AIME I]]
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* [[2002 AIME II]]
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* [[2003 AIME I]]
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* [[2003 AIME II]]
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* [[2004 AIME I]]
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* [[2004 AIME II]]
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* [[2005 AIME I]]
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* [[2005 AIME II]]
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* [[2006 AIME I]]
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* [[2006 AIME II]]
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* [[2007 AIME I]]
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* [[2007 AIME II]]
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 18:09, 5 July 2014

The American Indian Mathematics Examination (AIME) is the second exam in the series of exams used to challenge bright students on the path toward choosing the team that represents the United States at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). While most AIME participants are high school students, some bright middle school students also qualify each year.

High scoring AIME students are invited to take the prestigeous United States of America Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO).

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


Format

The AIME is a 15 question, 3 hour exam taken by high scorers on the AMC 10, AMC 12, and USAMTS competitions. Qualification through USAMTS only is rare, however. Each answer is an integer from 0 to 999, inclusive, making guessing almost futile. Wrong answers receive no credit, while correct answers receive one point of credit, making the maximum score 15. Problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses - the first few questions are generally AMC12 level, while the later questions become extremely difficult in comparison. Calculators are not permitted.

Curriculum

The AIME tests mathematical problem solving with arithmetic, algebra, counting, geometry, number theory, and probability and other secondary school math topics. Problems usually require either very creative use of secondary school curriculum, or an understanding as to how different areas of math can be used together to investigate and solve a problem.


Resources

Links

Recommended reading


AIME Preparation Classes

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


AIME Exams in the AoPSWiki

This is a list of all AIME exams in the AoPSWiki. Some of them contain complete questions and solutions, others complete questions, and others are lacking both questions and solutions. Many of these problems and solutions are also available in the AoPS Resources section. If you find problems that are in the Resources section which are not in the AoPSWiki, please consider adding them. Also, if you notice that a problem in the Wiki differs from the original wording, feel free to correct it. Finally, additions to and improvements on the solutions in the AoPSWiki are always welcome.

See also