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Mathematical Association of America -- American Mathematics Competitions
Began: 2000, as a contest between the AMC 8 for Middle School and the AMC 12 for High School.
Number of Questions: 25
Time Allowed: 75 minutes
Type of Exam: Multiple choice
Date Offered: Two dates, two weeks apart, (a Tuesday and Wednesday) usually in February
Scored: Centrally, at the office of the AMC, Lincoln, Nebraska
Grading: 6 points for each correct answer plus 1.5 points for each number unanswered
Maximum Score: 150 points
Purpose: To identify and encourage, through friendly competition, students with an interest in and talent for mathematical problem solving.
Material Covered: Secondary school mathematics excluding calculus. The problems range from easy to extremely difficult.
Most recent Teachers Manual: To see more detailed information on the latest AMC 10 contest rules and guide lines check in the Teachers' Manual which is included with the contests, answer forms, etc., sent to the teacher. It is also available here online, through the Archives Page.
Registration:

Invitation Brochures for the AMC 10 are mailed to schools each fall. Canadian schools contact your Provincial Directors.

Registration/Standard Shipping (Contest A only) (By December 15) $40
Registration/Expedited Shipping (December 16 - January 26) $50
Registration/Overnight Shipping, Contest A (January 27 - February 3) $60
Registration/Overnight Shipping, Contest B (January 27-Feb. 18) $60
Cost of School Participation: Registration/Shipping Fee: $40. per school for the AMC 10 A (by Dec.15), and $50 for the AMC 10B. Check here for the 2009 AMC 10 brochure and Registration Information.In addition there is a per bundle charge for the contests.
Examinations: AMC 10 is $15.00 per bundle of 10. Minimum of one bundle required.
Eligibility: Any student that is officially enrolled in grades 10 and below, taking at least one course; and Home school students (must be age 17.5 or under on the day of the test).
If you have questions regarding the AMC 10 please contact your AMC 10/12 State Director
or the American Mathematics Competitions Director.