| Began: | 1950 (as the American High School Mathematics Examination). The name was changed in 2000 when we began the American Mathematics Contest 10 | ||||||||
| Number of Questions: | 25 | ||||||||
| Time Allowed: | 75 minutes | ||||||||
| Type of Exam: | Multiple choice | ||||||||
| Date Offered: | Two days (a Tuesday and Wednesday), usually two weeks apart, a week on either side of Presidents' Day, in February | ||||||||
| Scored: | Centrally, at the office of the AMC, Lincoln, Nebraska | ||||||||
| Grading: | 6 points for each correct answer plus 1.5 points for any left 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 12 contest rules and guide lines check the Teachers' Manual which is included with the contests, answer forms, etc., sent to the teacher. It is also available online, check the Archive Page for the most recent edition. | ||||||||
| Registration: |
Invitation Brochures for the AMC 12 are mailed to schools each fall. Canadian schools contact your Provincial Directors.
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| Cost of School Participation: | Registration/Shipping Fee: $40 per school for the AMC 12A (if sent by December16, 2008). $50 per school for the AMC 12B. Check here for 2009 AMC 10/12 Brochure, and here forAMC 10/12 Registration. In addition there is a per bundle charge for the contests. | ||||||||
| Examinations: | AMC 12 is $16.00 per bundle of 10. Minimum of one bundle required. | ||||||||
| Eligibility: | Any student that is in a program leading to a High School diploma, and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest. | ||||||||
| If you have questions regarding the AMC 12 please contact your AMC 10/12 State Director or the American Mathematics Competitions Director. |
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