13 Nov 2012 ... What is theAmericanMathematics Competitions 8? For over 60 years the AMC
math contests have been the most respected school-based ...
Sample questions from the AMC 8
American Mathematics Competitions 8 offered by
American Mathematics Competitions
is a program of The Mathematical Association of America and is sponsored by The Akamai Foundation Contributors Academy of Applied Sciences, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, American Mathematical Society, American Statistical Association, Art of Problem Solving, Awesome Math, Canada/USA Mathcamp, Casualty Actuarial Society, D.E. Shaw & Co., IDEA Math, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Jane Street, MathPath, Math Zoom Academy, Mu Alpha Theta, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Pi Mu Epsilon, Society of Actuaries, USA Math Talent Search, W.H. Freeman and Company
American Mathematics Competitions
[email protected] • amc.maa.org 1-800-527-3690
Competition date: Tuesday November 13, 2012 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Hope College
Our Purpose The mission of the MAA Competitions is to increase interest in mathematics and to develop problem solving through a fun competition. Students gain the opportunity to learn and achieve through competition with students in their school and from around the world. Teachers and schools benefit from the chance to challenge students with interesting mathematical questions that are aligned with curriculum standards at all levels of difficulty.
What is the American Mathematics Competitions 8? For over 60 years the AMC math contests have been the most respected school-based competitions in the nation. The AMC works with teachers, mathematicians, and professional organizations to provide high quality, challenging math problems aligned with curriculum standards. Many well- known colleges and universities request scores from our contests at the higher grade levels and use them for recruiting and admissions.
The material covered on the AMC 8 is the middle school mathematics curriculum. Topics include probability, estimation, percentages, spatial visualization, everyday applications and reading and interpreting graphs.
What are people saying about the AMC?
“Our students look forward to competing in up to 20 different math contests each year, and the American Mathematics Competitions are the contests that the students strive to take every year. They generate great discussions and are a joy of the participating students.” –Mathematics Department Head, Michigan “We are thankful for the American Mathematics Competitions because it gives our students the opportunity to compete with other students who have the same passion for mathematics that they do.” –Mathematics Department Chair, Virginia
This year, the PATH program and Hope College are pleased to support our Math students, as well as other local students who have a strong math aptitude, by allowing them to participate in the 28th Annual American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC 8) contest. Over 150,000 students worldwide participate annually in this highly regarded competition!
Some notes about the competition:
Students must be 14.5 years or younger, and in 8th grade or below to participate. Students in grades 6 – 8 are encouraged to participate, but younger PATH students are also eligible.
No calculators are allowed during the competition!
Study guides and links to prior year tests will be distributed via email, in order to prepare the students for the competition. We will NOT have any formal meetings or practice sessions prior to the competition day. Students who wish to practice are encouraged to do this preparation at home. The competition takes only 40 minutes. There are 25 multiple choice questions and students are not penalized for guessing!
Awards from MAA will be given to perfect scorers, Top scoring students in each state, and for other achievements.
Students scoring exceptionally well in this competition may be invited to participate in the AMC10, as well as the AMC12. These upper level competitions can lead to invitation to participate on the USA Team at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Students wishing to register should fill out the enclosed registration paperwork, and return it with the $5 registration fee to the PATH office.
Our Purpose The mission of the MAA Competitions is to increase interest in mathematics and to develop problem solving through a fun competition. Students gain the opportunity to learn and achieve through competition with students in their school and from around the world. Teachers and schools benefit from the chance to challenge students with interesting mathematical questions that are aligned with curriculum standards at all levels of difficulty.
What is the American Mathematics Competitions 8? For over 60 years the AMC math contests have been the most respected school-based competitions in the nation. The AMC works with teachers, mathematicians, and professional organizations to provide high quality, challenging math problems aligned with curriculum standards. Many well- known colleges and universities request scores from our contests at the higher grade levels and use them for recruiting and admissions.
The material covered on the AMC 8 is the middle school mathematics curriculum. Topics include probability, estimation, percentages, spatial visualization, everyday applications and reading and interpreting graphs.
What are people saying about the AMC?
“Our students look forward to competing in up to 20 different math contests each year, and the American Mathematics Competitions are the contests that the students strive to take every year. They generate great discussions and are a joy of the participating students.” –Mathematics Department Head, Michigan “We are thankful for the American Mathematics Competitions because it gives our students the opportunity to compete with other students who have the same passion for mathematics that they do.” –Mathematics Department Chair, Virginia
This year, the PATH program and Hope College are pleased to support our Math students, as well as other local students who have a strong math aptitude, by allowing them to participate in the 28th Annual American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC 8) contest. Over 150,000 students worldwide participate annually in this highly regarded competition!
Some notes about the competition:
Students must be 14.5 years or younger, and in 8th grade or below to participate. Students in grades 6 – 8 are encouraged to participate, but younger PATH students are also eligible.
No calculators are allowed during the competition!
Study guides and links to prior year tests will be distributed via email, in order to prepare the students for the competition. We will NOT have any formal meetings or practice sessions prior to the competition day. Students who wish to practice are encouraged to do this preparation at home. The competition takes only 40 minutes. There are 25 multiple choice questions and students are not penalized for guessing!
Awards from MAA will be given to perfect scorers, Top scoring students in each state, and for other achievements.
Students scoring exceptionally well in this competition may be invited to participate in the AMC10, as well as the AMC12. These upper level competitions can lead to invitation to participate on the USA Team at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Students wishing to register should fill out the enclosed registration paperwork, and return it with the $5 registration fee to the PATH office.
Sample questions from the AMC 8
American Mathematics Competitions 8 offered by
American Mathematics Competitions
is a program of The Mathematical Association of America and is sponsored by The Akamai Foundation Contributors Academy of Applied Sciences, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, American Mathematical Society, American Statistical Association, Art of Problem Solving, Awesome Math, Canada/USA Mathcamp, Casualty Actuarial Society, D.E. Shaw & Co., IDEA Math, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Jane Street, MathPath, Math Zoom Academy, Mu Alpha Theta, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Pi Mu Epsilon, Society of Actuaries, USA Math Talent Search, W.H. Freeman and Company
American Mathematics Competitions
[email protected] • amc.maa.org 1-800-527-3690
Competition date: Tuesday November 13, 2012 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Hope College
Registration form to participate in the 2012
American Mathematics Competitions 8 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Hope College Holland, MI Student Name ______________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City _______________ State _____ Zip Code ___________ Email address ______________________________________ for correspondence and Study Guides
Parent / Guardian Names _____________________________ Parent / Guardian contact phone number _________________ ** for Emergency purposes on the day of the Competition
We understand that this is a voluntary competition, intended to challenge my child and allow him/her the opportunity to participate in a competition with other students who have a similar passion for mathematics. My child’s score in this competition will not have any effect on their PATH grade, or math grade received from their school. I understand that there is a $5 non-refundable registration fee, payable with this registration. This fee indicates our commitment to my child participating in the competition on November 13th. (Please notify the PATH office if you are in need of a scholarship to cover this cost). Students must be present on November 13, 2012 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. to be allowed to participate, no alternate dates or times are allowed for the competition.
Parent/ Guardian Signature ____________________________
