Math Competitions
Here is the list of math competitions that my students are taking part
AMC8
- For: Middle school students, typically in grades 6-8, though younger students may also participate.
- What: A 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice examination designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills.
- When: Held annually in January.
AMC10
- For: High school students in grades 10 and below, with a maximum age of under 17.5 years on the day of the competition.
- What: A 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examination focused on high school mathematics up to the 10th-grade level.
- When: Held annually in November.
AMC12
- For: High school students in grades 12 and below, with a maximum age of under 19.5 years on the day of the competition.
- What: A 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examination that covers high school mathematics up to the 12th-grade level.
- When: Held annually in November.
Math Kangaroo
- For: Students in grades 1-12, Kindergarten students can participate.
- What: 75 – Minute multiple choice test; 24 Questions for students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4; 30 Questions for students in grades 5 and up
- When: Held annually in March
Math Challenge Tournament
- For: Students in grades 2-5, students in lower grades can participate.
- What: 40-question, 20-minute mental math multiple choice test plus 20-question, 40-minute problem-solving multiple-choice test
- When: Held annually in March/April
Math League
- For: Elementary (Grades 3-5/6), Middle (Grades 5/6-8), High (Grades 9-12).
- What: 4 rounds including number sense, problem solving and team competition. Students who qualify, go to district/state/national/international championships.
- When: October – March qualifiers. April – July – district/state/national/international championships.
Russian School of Math International Math Contest
- For: Students in grade 3-10.
- What: Round 1 – 14-question, 30-minute problem solving test. Qualifying students go to round 2 of the test.
- When: Round 1: February, Round 2 – April