MAA - American Mathematics Competitions
This competition consists of a series of tests that we’ll administer throughout the year at Quail Valley. The series starts with a test open to all middle school students called AMC 8 and culminates in the prestigious International Math Olympiad (IMO) that consists of the top 6 competitors from the entire nation. The American Mathematics Competition tests assess your problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge.
The progression of tests is as follows:
AMC 8 - The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice exam designed to promote problem-solving skills. Students apply classroom learned skills to unique problem-solving challenges. As I mentioned before, the test is given at Quail Valley and due to our large number is usually scheduled one day after school.
Students who answer 20 or more AMC 8 questions correctly are then qualified for the next level - the AMC 10 A & B or the AMC 12 A & B.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice exams covering high school math concepts. The AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus.
So, what does the A & B stand for? Students have two chances to score high enough on the AMC10/12 to move to the next level - this is optional, but most students choose to take both tests. The tests are similar difficulty and administered a week apart.
Students who score among the top 2.5% nationally on AMC 10A/B or the top 5% nationally on AMC 12A/B are invited to compete at the next level - AIME, or American Invitational Mathematics Exam.
AIME is a 15 question, 3 hour examination. AIME questions are much more difficult than those on the AMC 10 and AMC 12 competitions. Top scoring students on the AIME are invited to take the next level of exams. The actual criteria to identify “top scoring students” changes each year but is determined by AMC 10/12 and AIME scores combined. Let’s just say it’s extremely difficult to qualify for the next level of competition - the USAMO and USAJMO.
The United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and the United States of America Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) are six question, two day, 9 hour essay/proof examinations. The top scoring AMC 12 & AIME participants are invited to take the USAMO. The top scoring AMC 10 & AIME participants are invited to take the USAJMO.
The USAMO and USAJMO tests are the final tests administered at Quail Valley. Students who excel at either of these tests become eligible for a summer program called the Mathematical Olympiad Program in the summer after the exam. Students from the Mathematical Olympiad Program are then eligible to be selected for a coveted place on the following summer’s six member team that will represent the United States at the prestigious International Math Olympiad or IMO.
AMC 8 Information
AMC 8 Tests
AMC 10/12 Information
AMC 10 Tests
AMC 12 Tests
Invitational Tests Information
AIME Tests
USAMO Tests
IMO Tests
The progression of tests is as follows:
AMC 8 - The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice exam designed to promote problem-solving skills. Students apply classroom learned skills to unique problem-solving challenges. As I mentioned before, the test is given at Quail Valley and due to our large number is usually scheduled one day after school.
Students who answer 20 or more AMC 8 questions correctly are then qualified for the next level - the AMC 10 A & B or the AMC 12 A & B.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice exams covering high school math concepts. The AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus.
So, what does the A & B stand for? Students have two chances to score high enough on the AMC10/12 to move to the next level - this is optional, but most students choose to take both tests. The tests are similar difficulty and administered a week apart.
Students who score among the top 2.5% nationally on AMC 10A/B or the top 5% nationally on AMC 12A/B are invited to compete at the next level - AIME, or American Invitational Mathematics Exam.
AIME is a 15 question, 3 hour examination. AIME questions are much more difficult than those on the AMC 10 and AMC 12 competitions. Top scoring students on the AIME are invited to take the next level of exams. The actual criteria to identify “top scoring students” changes each year but is determined by AMC 10/12 and AIME scores combined. Let’s just say it’s extremely difficult to qualify for the next level of competition - the USAMO and USAJMO.
The United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and the United States of America Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) are six question, two day, 9 hour essay/proof examinations. The top scoring AMC 12 & AIME participants are invited to take the USAMO. The top scoring AMC 10 & AIME participants are invited to take the USAJMO.
The USAMO and USAJMO tests are the final tests administered at Quail Valley. Students who excel at either of these tests become eligible for a summer program called the Mathematical Olympiad Program in the summer after the exam. Students from the Mathematical Olympiad Program are then eligible to be selected for a coveted place on the following summer’s six member team that will represent the United States at the prestigious International Math Olympiad or IMO.
AMC 8 Information
AMC 8 Tests
AMC 10/12 Information
AMC 10 Tests
AMC 12 Tests
Invitational Tests Information
AIME Tests
USAMO Tests
IMO Tests