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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

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)
CLOSED
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

STARTING SOON

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
Sunday
Aug 17 - Nov 9
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Aug 17 - Nov 9
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
Sep 3 - Nov 19
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Sep 3 - Nov 19
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
Tuesday
Sep 16 - Dec 9
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Sep 16 - Dec 9
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
Sep 21 - Dec 14
1:00 - 2:30
PM ET  
Sep 21 - Dec 14
1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern
12:00 - 1:30 PM Central
11:00 - 12:30 PM Mountain
10:00 - 11:30 AM Pacific
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Monday
Oct 6 - Jan 12
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Oct 6 - Jan 12
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
Oct 9 - Jan 15
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Oct 9 - Jan 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
Tue, Thurs & Sun
Dec 9 - Jan 18
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Dec 9 - Jan 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

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, November 24 ‐ November 30, December 20 ‐ January 2, May 23 ‐ 25, and July 3 ‐ July 5 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 Algebra Part 1
2 Algebra Part 2
3 Word Problems
4 Sequences and Series
5 Counting
6 Probability
7 Geometry Part 1
8 Geometry Part 2
9 Logic and Imagination
10 Countdown Round
11 Logic and Imagination
12 Countdown

I learned a lot in this class, not only about AMC/MATHCOUNTS problem solving but also about algebra, geometry, and a lot of other subjects. This course helped me a lot. Thank you!