Online Intensive AMC 8/Mathcounts Prep (for 4th to 8th Graders) Fall Weekend Course (Algebra) Starting Sept. 5

Fall is the golden time to prepare for the American Math Competitions!

The period of time between 4th-8th grade is most critical to the development of students’ mathematical fascinations, interests, and skills!

How to Prepare for the AMC 8
2026 AMC 8: 19 perfect scorers. 57 students got the DHR. 33 students got the HR.
2025 AMC/AIME: 104 AIME qualifiers. 1 AMC 10 perfect scorer. 1 AMC 12 perfect scorer.
2026 JMO/AMO: 8 USAMO Awardees and 7 USAJMO Awardees
- 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
- 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.
2026 MOP: 4 MOP winners.
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The Golden Rule of Learning Mathematics: Transitioning from Memorization to Deep Understanding and Creative Thinking
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Fall Session (Algebra)

10 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 20 Hours
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 (Midterm Mock Test/Review), 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 (Final Mock Test/Review)

Course Outline

Class Handout Sample

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay. (Two spots are available!)

Tuition (including all materials)
New Student	Via Zelle: $700 (Phone: 240-300-4380) Please include your child’s name and “AMC 8 Fall” in the “Memo” box.
	Via PayPal: $730
Returning Student	Via Zelle: $690 (Phone: 240-300-4380) Please include your child’s name and “AMC 8 Fall” in the “Memo” box.
	Via PayPal: $720
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This is a live, interactive class, rather than a pre-recorded one. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate by asking their own questions during class or via email after class.
All lessons are recorded, allowing students to review and reinforce their learning through self-study. According to our policy, recorded class videos are strictly available to enrolled students and are not shared with parents.

Why Our Fall Algebra Course Is Different

Our AMC 8/MathCounts Fall Algebra Course goes far beyond teaching standard algebra. Rather than simply presenting formulas and routine exercises, we systematically study the problem types, mathematical structures, and problem-solving techniques that repeatedly appear in major math competitions. Students are trained not only to solve problems, but also to recognize the underlying mathematics and apply the most effective strategy efficiently.

Proven Relevance to the 2026 AMC 8

Our preparation proved highly relevant to the 2026 AMC 8. The 2026 AMC 8 included 13 problems with significant algebraic content:

#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #12, #14, #18, #19, and #22.

Our previous Fall Algebra course had systematically covered the underlying algebraic concepts, problem types, and powerful problem-solving methods behind these questions. Remarkably, many of the 2026 AMC 8 problems were identical or strikingly similar in structure, mathematical ideas, and solution techniques to problems and examples our students had already practiced in class.

This was not simply a matter of predicting individual questions. More importantly, it demonstrated the value of systematic preparation built around recurring mathematical structures and transferable problem-solving techniques.

When students encounter a familiar structure on contest day, they do not have to spend valuable time figuring out how to begin. They can recognize the underlying idea, connect it to a method they have already mastered, and solve the problem more quickly, accurately, and confidently.

That recognition is one of the greatest advantages of serious contest preparation: students learn not merely to solve more problems, but to recognize the mathematics hidden inside new problems.

We Don’t Simply Reuse Old Materials—we Rebuild Them Every Year

Each year, we rebuild and refine our course handouts from the ground up, incorporating the newest AMC 8 problems and the latest developments in competitive mathematics.

We carefully study the work of the 16 official AMC 8 problem writers, including their previous contest problems, published mathematical problems, and research publications. By analyzing the patterns, techniques, and structures behind their problems, we identify the mathematical ideas and problem-solving approaches that are most valuable for students to master.

We then transform these insights into targeted, contest-style problems designed to train students to recognize patterns, select efficient strategies, and solve problems under time pressure.

Train on the Problems Behind the Problems

We also carefully select past AMC 8 problems written by these same problem creators and incorporate the most relevant ones into our training. Some of these problems—or strikingly similar versions—later appear on the AMC 8 itself.

Our analysis of the 2026 AMC 8 provides a concrete example of why this approach matters. In a detailed study of the contest’s geometry problems, we identified multiple recurring problem templates connecting the 2026 AMC 8 to earlier AMC 8, AMC 10, MathCounts, AIME, Japanese middle-school entrance-exam materials, and our own Ivy League Education Center AMC 8 Mock Test. Several problems were identical, while others were closely related variations of earlier problems.

Read our full analysis: “Analysis of the Geometry Problems on the 2026 AMC 8”

This is precisely why pattern recognition and a deep library of proven problem-solving techniques are so important in competition mathematics. When students encounter a familiar structure, they don’t have to start from scratch. They can recognize the underlying idea, recall the appropriate strategy, and move directly toward an efficient solution.

That can make the difference between spending several minutes struggling with a problem and solving it confidently in well under a minute—a crucial advantage on a timed competition such as AMC 8 or MathCounts.

Build an Advantage for AMC 8 and MathCounts

Our Online Fall Algebra Course is designed for students who want more than routine algebra practice. Through carefully structured instruction, targeted practice, and competition-tested problem-solving strategies, students will develop:

Strong algebraic fundamentals
Advanced problem-solving techniques
Pattern and structure recognition
Efficient solution strategies
Speed and accuracy under time pressure
Confidence with unfamiliar contest problems
Essential AMC 8 and MathCounts test-taking strategies

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Join our Online Fall Algebra Course and give your child the opportunity to learn from experienced competition-math instructors, practice carefully selected AMC 8/MathCounts problems, and develop the algebraic reasoning, problem-solving skills, and mathematical confidence needed to compete at a higher level.

Don’t simply prepare for the next contest. Learn to recognize the mathematics behind it.

Classes are conducted live via Google Meet, where students can:

Interact directly with expert instructors and participate actively in every class;
Learn systematic strategies and powerful techniques for solving challenging AMC 8 and MathCounts problems; and
Receive personalized guidance and real-time feedback while developing their own problem-solving approaches.

Click HERE for detailed enrollment instructions.

To gain the full benefit of the program, we strongly recommend committing to the complete course. This ensures that students master the key concepts, strategies, and techniques needed for long-term mathematical success.

Click HERE to review our attendance, absence, cancellation, and makeup lesson policy.

About the Class

Our program helps students develop a deeper understanding of core math concepts, build a strong foundation, and strengthen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills beyond the regular school curriculum. We also encourage motivation and perseverance—key qualities for reaching each student’s full potential.

Students will learn efficient techniques, shortcuts, and strategies for solving competitive math problems, along with proven test-taking tactics.

This course places a strong emphasis on comprehensive problem-solving — one of the most powerful skills in competitive math and a major advantage that traditional school programs rarely offer.

Instruction follows our proven Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model, designed to maximize individual attention and learning effectiveness

We will help students gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills different from those in the school classes, motivation, and perseverance for reaching their full potential.

Instructors: Dr. Henry Wan

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Purpose: To prepare for math competitions, such as

AMC 8 — January 21-27, 2027.
MATHCOUNTS
Math Kangaroo Contest
Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel: 240-300-4380
Email: chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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Specific Goal of the 2027 AMC 8:

Achieve a score in the top 5% of all participants and earn a National Honor Roll Certificate.

Specific Goal of the 2026 AMC 10:

Score 90 or higher out of 150 to qualify for the National Achievement Honor Roll Certificate.

Specific Goal of the MathCounts:

Place among the top individual competitors at the chapter level and advance to the state competition.

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There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only

AMC → AIME → USAMO.

would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

Click here to read more!

Description:

Our curriculum is designed to enhance the mathematical abilities of students in grades 3–8, with a strong focus on preparing them for prestigious math competitions such as the AMC 8, AMC 10, MathCounts, MOEMS (Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools), Math Kangaroo, and Math League.

We use a wide variety of contest-level problems — including all past official AMC 8 questions, the first 15 problems from previous AMC 10 exams, and MathCounts problems from the school, chapter, state, and national levels — to teach students effective problem-solving strategies.

These challenging and engaging problems help foster students’ enthusiasm for mathematics, strengthen critical thinking skills, and expand their mathematical intuition. The course goes beyond the standard school curriculum, ensuring students are consistently challenged and stay ahead of the curve.

Benefits:

16 tutorial handouts (640 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems similar to AMC 8 level from the licensed AMC Database. Click HERE to see a typical class handout sample we developed.
4 FREE mock tests, each of which has 25 questions taken from the licensed AMC Database. Mock tests are calibrated to be at the same difficulty level as the real AMC 8. Surprisingly, some problems in our previous mock tests appeared in the recent official AMC 8 tests, as shown at:
- Problem 23 on the 2023 AMC 8 is Exactly the Same as a Problem on Our 2022 AMC 8 Mock Test
- Two Problems on the 2020 AMC 8 are Exactly the Same as Two Problems on Our Sample 2017 AMC 8 Mock Test
FREE registration for local students for the AMC 8 Contest on January 21, 2027. Please see: The Online AMC 8 Contest at the Ivy League Center on January 21, 2027
FREE registration for local students for the AMC 10A — November 5, 2026 and AMC 10B — November 11, 2026. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests on November 5, 2025, and November 11, 2026

Grade Levels: Rising Grades 3-8

Class Outline:

This course develops students’ ability to solve competitive mathematics problems through powerful techniques, strategic shortcuts, efficient methods, and essential test-taking strategies.

The primary focus is on comprehensive algebraic problem-solving, with an emphasis on building strong mathematical skills and applying them effectively to AMC 8 and MathCounts problems.

The pace and content may be adjusted according to students’ progress to ensure effective learning and maximize their problem-solving development.

Class	Date	Topic
1	9/5, Sat	Ratios and Proportional Reasoning
2	9/12, Sat	Percents and Percent Change
3	9/19, Sat	Rates, Mixtures, and Work
4	9/26, Sat	Exponents and Roots
5	10/3, Sat	Algebraic Manipulation and Simplification
6	10/10, Sat	Newly Defined Functions and Operations
7	10/17, Sat	Linear Equations and Applications
8	10/24, Sat	Absolute Value and Distance
9	10/31, Sat	Inequalities and Number-Line Reasoning
10	11/7, Sat	Arithmetic and Algebraic Word Problems

Homework:

Assignments will focus on the final 15 problems of the AMC 8, the first 10 problems of the AMC 10, and medium- to hard-level questions from MathCounts competitions. Students will receive a curated collection of 500 original practice problems from the licensed AMC problem database. Each problem is carefully chosen to match the difficulty and style of the more challenging official AMC 8 questions, helping students develop confidence, precision, and mastery in competition-level problem solving.

Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners.
93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X. Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had 3 students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer Program. Read more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had 1 student Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad. Read more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had 7 students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming Y. Read more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers, as shown in Table 2.
27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers, as shown in Table 3.
71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USJMO.

Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W. and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth W. Very impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

3 of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W. and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

7 of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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