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The best way to prepare for the AMC 8 is to do lots of practice problems either on your own or with a small group and then check your solutions with an answer key. For this reason, we provided 18 sets of past official AMC 8 contests (1999-2016) with answer keys and also developed 20 sets of AMC 8 mock test with detailed solutions to help you prepare for this contest.

• 20 Sets of AMC 8 Mock Test with Detailed Solutions
• 2016 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2015 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2014 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2013 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2012 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2011 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2010 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2009 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2008 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2007 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2006 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2005 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2004 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2003 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2002 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2001 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2000 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 1999 AMC 8 Problems and Answers

 Henry Wan, Ph.D.

 This Solutions Manual contains detailed solutions carefully developed by Dr. Henry Wan, for the all 25 problems on the 2016 AMC 8 exam, and shows that all the problems can be solved using material normally associated with the mathematics curriculum for students in grades 8 and below. At least one solution was provided for each problem and all problems were solved without the use of a calculator. When more than one solution was provided, this was done to demonstrate an important contrast in approaches, e.g.,

• algebraicvs geometric,
• elementaryvs advanced,
• computational vs conceptual,
• explicit vs implicit,
• analytic vs discrete,
• “forward-solving” vs “back-solving.”

You can find some problems on the AMC 8 and their solutions on the internet. However, it is imperative to know that these solutions are not reliable, as they are not written by professionals. Most of the answers found on the internet are written by students, and lack expert (peer) review. They contain many mistakes and may be incomplete. Thus, they are not a good source for learning the strategies and shortcuts for solving AMC problems.

AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. The problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Usually the last 5 problems are the hardest ones.

Among the final 5 problems on the 2016 AMC 8 contest, there are 2 discrete math (which contains number theory, counting, and probability) problems: Problems 21 and 24. There are also 3 geometry problems: Problems 22, 23, and 25. When solving these difficult geometry problems, in addition to using the regular geometry approaches (plane geometry and coordinate geometry), we can also use a ruler, protractor, and compass, as well as graph papers to easily and quickly find answers to these problems. All of my students have systematically learned all unique strategies, skills, and techniques, which are also described in my article titled “Using the Ruler, Protractor, and Compass to Solve Geometry Problems on the AMC 8 and MathCounts.” My students have used these techniques to get the 3 hardest geometry problems correct and benefit greatly by receiving top scores on the AMC 8.

This manual is designed to be the silent mentor for students working on their own. From the detailed solutions, you can gain better insight into mathematics and problem solving techniques. Most importantly, you will get the most out of this guide by seeking full understanding of the whole process of choosing a good path toward a beautiful solution.

Focus your energies there and just beyond. In some cases, this may require additional research outside of this guide. In those cases, I particularly hope the solutions display enough to help you get started.

 Enjoy!

Mathematics is fun and beautiful. It is an art.

Learning is really fun!

A Data-Driven Approach to AMC Success

We have gathered every problem from past AMC 8 exams (1999–present) and its predecessor AJHSME (1985–1998) to build a powerful “big data” system that helps us design the most accurate and effective AMC preparation materials available. Using data mining and predictive analytics, we analyzed the types, styles, and frequencies of questions across all these exams—allowing us to completely decode the AMC 8 and understand what truly leads to success.

Smart Design, Real Results

Based on the insights uncovered from this “decoded” AMC 8 data, we developed 20 original AMC 8 Mock Tests, each containing 25 brand-new, thoughtfully crafted problems. Every test mirrors the difficulty, balance, and style of the official AMC 8 exam, giving students a realistic and confidence-building experience.

These mock tests are one of the most effective tools to measure readiness, strengthen problem-solving skills, and gain a competitive edge before taking the real contest. Each test set also includes detailed step-by-step solutions that help students understand the reasoning behind every answer and master advanced strategies for future problems.

Rigorous, Expert-Reviewed Mock Exams for Top Students

Each year, we rebuild and update our AMC 8/10/12 and AIME mock exams from the ground up to reflect the latest contest questions, styles, and trends. Every new version is peer-reviewed by two independent experts, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy, clarity, and alignment with official MAA/AMC standards.

Our mission is simple — to help ambitious students develop the confidence, discipline, and mastery required to excel in national math competitions.

Our academic team goes even further — carefully studying the work of 16 official AMC 8 problem writers, including their past contest questions, published problems, and research papers. By analyzing how these experts think and design problems, we create authentic, contest-style mock exams that train students with precision and help them develop the mindset of top AMC performers.

Proven Accuracy You Can Trust

Over the years, our mock tests have proven to be remarkably accurate in predicting real AMC 8 questions. In fact, several problems from our earlier mock exams have later appeared on the official AMC 8 contests:

• Problem 23 on the 2023 AMC 8 are 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

These examples highlight the precision and reliability of our data-driven approach—and show why so many students trust our materials to help them excel on the AMC 8.

Learn, Practice, and Excel

Taking our AMC 8 Mock Tests is one of the best ways to maximize learning and boost performance. Each test offers a rich opportunity to explore key ideas, sharpen techniques, and build the confidence needed to perform at your best on competition day.

Click HERE to see a typical AMC 8 Mock Test Sample.

Click HERE to view the detailed solution of the AMC 8 Mock Test Sample.

Materials	Price	Sales	Discounts
5 AMC 8 Mock Tests plus Answer Keys	$95	$95	0
10 AMC 8 Mock Tests plus Answer Keys	$190	$170	$20
15 AMC 8 Mock Tests plus Answer Keys	$285	$245	$40
20 AMC 8 Mock Tests plus Answer Keys	$380	$320	$60
5 AMC 8 Mock Tests with Detailed Solutions	$190	$170	$20
10 AMC 8 Mock Tests with Detailed Solutions	$380	$320	$60
15 AMC 8 Mock Tests with Detailed Solutions	$570	$470	$100
20 AMC 8 Mock Tests with Detailed Solutions	$760	$620	$140

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Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

 Henry Wan, Ph.D.

We have developed a comprehensive, integrated, non-redundant, well-annotated database “CMP” consisting of various competitive math problems, including all previous problems on the AMC 8/10/12, AIME, MATHCOUNTS, Math Kangaroo Contest, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), ARML, HMMT, Math League, PUMaC, Stanford Math Tournament (SMT). The CPM is an invaluable “big data” system we use for our research and development, and is a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

We have also devised a data mining and predictive analytics tool for math problem similarity searching. Using this powerful tool, we can align query math problems against those present in the target database “CPM,” and then detect those similar problems in the CMP database.

For those hard problems on the 2017 AMC 10A/12A, according to the database searching, we have found:

• The 2017 AMC 10A Problem 18 (also known as Problem 15 on the 2017 AMC 12A) is the same as the following 3 problems:
  • 2015 AMC 12B Problem 9
  • 2016 AMC 12B Problem 19
  • 1981 AHSME Problem 26
• The first part of the 2017 AMC 10A Problem 21 (also known as Problem 19 on the 2017 AMC 12A) is exactly the same as  the 2007 AMC 10B Problem 21

Click HERE to see my detailed solutions of the hard problems on the 2017 AMC 10A/12A.

In my AMC 10/12 Prep Class, I ever used Problem #19 on the 2016 AMC 12B, as a typical example, to efficiently solve discrete probability problems on the AMC10/12, including the complementary probabilities. Thus, when my students attended the 2017 AMC 10A/12A, they already knew how to solve the AMC 10A Problem 18/AMC 12A Problem 15 and its answer. So they took one second to bubble the correct answer and then got 6 points very easily!

Conclusions
All problems from past AMC 10/12 exams (2000-2017) and AHSME (1950–1999) form our “big data” system. The AHSME (American High School Mathematics Examination) was the former name of the AMC, before 2000. We have used data mining and predictive analytics to extensively examine the types and the frequencies of questions in all these materials, and then completely “decoded” the AMC 10/12. We always show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the AMC. For all questions on the recent AMC contests, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AMC problems. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the contest is to practice by solving old AMC problems.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Copyright  Dr. Henry Wan. All rights reserved. 

 Henry Wan, Ph.D.

The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. The problems generally increase in difficulty as the exam progresses. Usually the last 5 problems are the hardest ones.

Among the final 5 problems on the 2016 AMC 8 contest, there are 3 geometry problems: Problems 22, 23, and 25. When solving these difficult geometry problems, in addition to using the regular geometry approaches (plane geometry and coordinate geometry), we can also use a ruler, protractor, and compass, as well as graph papers to easily and quickly find answers to these problems. All of my students have systematically learned all unique strategies, skills, and techniques, which are also described in my article titled “Using the Ruler, Protractor, and Compass to Solve Geometry Problems on the AMC 8 and MathCounts.” My students have used these techniques to get the 3 hardest geometry problems correct and benefit greatly by receiving top scores on the AMC 8.

Click HERE to see my detailed solutions of the hardest geometry problems on the 2016 AMC 8.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Copyright  Dr. Henry Wan. All rights reserved. 

 Henry Wan, Ph.D.

We have developed a comprehensive, integrated, non-redundant, well-annotated database “CMP” consisting of competitive math problems, including all previous problems on the AMC 8/10/12, AIME, MATHCOUNTS, Math Kangaroo Contest, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), ARML, HMMT, Math League, PUMaC, Stanford Math Tournament (SMT). The CPM is an invaluable “big data” system we use for our research and development, and is a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

We have also devised a data mining and predictive analytics tool for math problem similarity searching. Using this powerful tool, we can align query math problems against those present in the target database “CPM,” and then find those similar problems in the CMP database.

For those hard problems on the 2016 AMC 8, based on the database searching, we have found:

• 2016 AMC 8 Problem 21 is completely the same as 2001 AMC 10 Problem 23/2001 AMC 12 Problem 11 
• 2016 AMC 8 Problem 24 is totally the same as the following problems:
  • 2004 International Schools Mathematics Teachers Foundation (ISMTF) Junior Mathematics Competition – Team Event Problem 17
    • Click HERE to find this problem.
  • 2005 BRITISH COLUMBIA COLLEGES Senior High School Mathematics Contest, Final Round, Part B (May 6, 2005) Problem 1.
    • Click HERE to find this problem.
  • 2008 Bermuda S2 US Grade 10 Mathematics Olympiad (May 4, 2008), Part B Problem 1
    • Click HERE to find this problem.

In my AMC 8/MathCounts Prep Class, I ever used Problem #23 on the 2001 AMC 10, as a typical example, to elegantly solve discrete probability problems on the AMC10/12, including the complementary probabilities. There were 23 middle schoolers to attend my AMC 10/12 Prep Class. When they attended the 2016 AMC 8, they already knew how to solve this problem and its answer. So they took one second to bubble the correct answer (B) and then got 1 point easily!

This year’s AMC 8 has a similar difficulty level as last year’s AMC 8; however, it was much more difficult than the AMC 8 of the years before 2015. Because the AMC 8 problems are getting harder, we must practice not only previous AMC 8 problems but also easy or medium difficulty level problems from previous AMC 10 to do well on the AMC 8.

Click HERE to see my detailed solutions of the hard problems on the 2016 AMC 8.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Copyright  Dr. Henry Wan. All rights reserved. 

Fall is the great time to prepare for the American Mathematics Competitions!

Competitive Math Program — Fall 2017 Schedule

Please see: 

• 2016 AMC 8 Results Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores
• 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME
• The AMC 8 Contest at the Montgomery College on Tuesday, November 14, 2017
• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018

Featured Math Instructors

All of our sessions are taught by highly qualified instructors who are excellent experts on preparing students for the exam. We distinguish ourselves by the high quality of our instructors. Finding top-quality instructors is no easy task. We’ve hand-picked some of the best, including graduates of Ivy League institutions. Meet some of them here:

• Chief Math Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan
• Head Math Instructor: Dr. Natasha Khovanova
• Senior Math Instructor: Dr. Irina Kufareva

Our Students

In 2017, we have 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 have 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

From 2011 to 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. Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2018 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2018. Please see: 

• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018
• 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

Fall 2017 Schedule
11 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 22 Hours
9/10,  9/17,  9/24,  10/1 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
10/8,  10/15,  10/22,  10/29 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
11/5,  11/12,  11/19 (Final Mock Test/Review)

• We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AMC problems as well as test-taking tactics.
• The emphasis of this class will be on fundamental discrete math, which is very common in competitive math, but is not included in school curriculum.
• We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

You are very welcome to sign up for our Online Intensive AMC 10/12 Prep Fall Weekend Course which offers a quick, efficient way for students to interact with teachers over long distance. We use Google Hangouts to video chat and easily connect with students to teach them our tricks and shortcuts to getting an amazing score on their contests, as well as offer them our guidance and support. Students can ask questions face-to-face, and can complete problems with the supervision of our teachers/coaches.

A commitment to the whole course can maximize the benefit of learning all the math ideas, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques.

Tuition: $880 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $30 for returning students.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and make payment.

New students:

Returning students ($30 discount):

Instructors:

• Dr. Henry Wan
• Dr. Irina Khovanova
• Dr. Natasha Kufareva

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $95 deduction
• No refund after the second class

There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

Read more at:

• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018
• 116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• Some Problems on the 2016 AMC 10/12 are Exactly the Same as Previous AMC/ARML Problems
• Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Geometry Problems
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Mathematics competitions are NOT mysterious, and every student can attend them! — 数学竞赛绝非神秘，每个学生都可参加！
• Girls should attend math competitions — 女生更应参加数学竞赛
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model

Specific Goal: To earn a score of 120 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), or a score of 100 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12), and then qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), which is used to determine qualification for the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). See for more details: Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Problems

Who should take this class: This class is very appropriate for 7th-12th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

• 11 tutorial handouts (>300 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database
• 3 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam, each of which has 25 questions similar to AMC 10/12 level taken from the licensed AMC Database. These simulated tests help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.
• FREE registration for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2018 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2018. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018

Weekly Homework: At least 2 hours per week. Problem Sets have similar difficulty and style as the real AMC 10/12 problems. We will give students 500 brand new problems at the AMC 10/12 level extracted from the licensed AMC Database. Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

Class Outline:

In our AMC 10/12 Prep class, we will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AMC problems as well as test-taking tactics. The emphasis of this class will be on fundamental discrete math which are very common in competitive math. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and effective time management skills.

Small-sized Class Teaching Model: We utilize the highly effective small-sized class teaching model. Smaller classes lead to pupils receiving more individual attention from teachers, and having more active interactions with them. We focus on every individual, not the whole class. Students will thrive from the smaller class sizes that allow them to reach their full potential. Particularly, students can benefit tremendously from high-frequent individualized student-teacher interactions leading to establishment of a stronger foundation for lifelong learning.

Our main purpose is to help our students gain deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are so valuable to success in any career. We are big believers in the FUNDAMENTALS! Our students will receive the LIFELONG BENEFITS from learning math.

Regardless of his/her math level, each student will have the opportunity to learn math in a fun, friendly, cooperative, supportive learning environment. The most important thing is to have fun.

Our Students

In 2017, we have 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 Scorersworldwide 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 have 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23Perfect 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

From 2011 to 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. Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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. We have collected 116 full-length real AMC 10/12 problems sets containing 2,960 problems, as described in the article “116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program.” Particularly, we have extracted additional 3,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 10/12, from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2018 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2018. Please see: 

• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018
• 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

Fall 2017 Schedule
11 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 22 Hours
9/10,  9/17,  9/24,  10/1 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
10/8,  10/15,  10/22,  10/29 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
11/5,  11/12,  11/19 (Final Mock Test/Review)

• We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AMC problems as well as test-taking tactics.
• The emphasis of this class will be on fundamental discrete math, which is very common in competitive math, but is not included in school curriculum.
• We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructors:

• Dr. Henry Wan
• Dr. Irina Khovanova
• Dr. Natasha Kufareva

Tuition: $880 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $30 for returning students.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

A commitment to the whole course can maximize the benefit of learning all the math ideas, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques.

Locations:
401 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850 (The class is FULL!)
18206 Endora Cir, Germantown, MD 20874 (Three spots are available!)

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $95 deduction
• No refund after the second class

There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

Read more at:

• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018
• 116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• Some Problems on the 2016 AMC 10/12 are Exactly the Same as Previous AMC/ARML Problems
• Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Geometry Problems
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Mathematics competitions are NOT mysterious, and every student can attend them! — 数学竞赛绝非神秘，每个学生都可参加！
• Girls should attend math competitions — 女生更应参加数学竞赛
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model

Specific Goal: To earn a score of 120 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), or a score of 100 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12), and then qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), which is used to determine qualification for the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). See for more details: Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Problems

Who should take this class: This class is very appropriate for 7th-12th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

• 11 tutorial handouts (>300 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database
• 3 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam, each of which has 25 questions similar to AMC 10/12 level taken from the licensed AMC Database. These simulated tests help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.
• FREE registration for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2018 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2018. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018

Weekly Homework: At least 2 hours per week. Problem Sets have similar difficulty and style as the real AMC 10/12 problems. We will give students 500 brand new problems at the AMC 10/12 level extracted from the licensed AMC Database. Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

Class Outline:

In our AMC 10/12 Prep class, we will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AMC problems as well as test-taking tactics. The emphasis of this class will be on fundamental discrete math which are very common in competitive math. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and effective time management skills.

Small-sized Class Teaching Model: We utilize the highly effective small-sized class teaching model. Smaller classes lead to pupils receiving more individual attention from teachers, and having more active interactions with them. We focus on every individual, not the whole class. Students will thrive from the smaller class sizes that allow them to reach their full potential. Particularly, students can benefit tremendously from high-frequent individualized student-teacher interactions leading to establishment of a stronger foundation for lifelong learning.

Our main purpose is to help our students gain deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are so valuable to success in any career. We are big believers in the FUNDAMENTALS! Our students will receive the LIFELONG BENEFITS from learning math.

Regardless of his/her math level, each student will have the opportunity to learn math in a fun, friendly, cooperative, supportive learning environment. The most important thing is to have fun.

Our Students

In 2017, we have 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 Scorersworldwide 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 have 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23Perfect 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

From 2011 to 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. Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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. We have collected 116 full-length real AMC 10/12 problems sets containing 2,960 problems, as described in the article “116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program.” Particularly, we have extracted additional 3,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 10/12, from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Purpose:
To help rising 5th to 8th graders prepare for AMC 8 (Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017) and MATHCOUNTS. Please see: 

•  The AMC 8 Contest at the Montgomery College on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 
• 2016 AMC 8 Results Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AMC 8/MathCounts problems as well as test-taking tactics.

We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

11 Weekends, Total: 22 Hours
9/9,     9/16,      9/23,     9/30 (Mock Test/Review
10/7,     10/14,   10/21,    10/28 (Mock Test/Review)
11/4,      11/11 (Mock Test/Review),    11/14 (AMC 8 Contest, No Class),
11/18 (Comprehensively Reviewing and Analyzing the 2016 AMC Problems)

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

You are very welcome to sign up for our Online Intensive AMC 8/Mathcounts Prep (for 5th to 8th Graders) Fall Weekend Course which offers a quick, efficient way for students to interact with teachers over long distance. We use Google Hangouts to video chat and easily connect with students to teach them our tricks and shortcuts to getting an amazing score on their contests, as well as offer them our guidance and support. Students can ask questions face-to-face, and can complete problems with the supervision of our teachers/coaches.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

A commitment to the whole course can maximize the benefit of learning all the math ideas, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques.

Tuition: $720 (including all materials).

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508                Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $85 deduction
• No refund after the second class

Description: 
Our curriculum focuses on advancing the mathematical skills of rising 5th-8th graders to prepare them for AMC 8 and MathCounts. A variety of contest questions, including the first 15 problems on the AMC 10, are used to teach students strategies to solve problems and help students prepare for the competitions. These problems stimulate their interest and enthusiasm for critical and creative thinking and problem solving, broaden their mathematical intuition, and develop their brainpower. The topics taught in this class are not covered in regular school math classes, allowing our students to stay one step ahead.

Benefits:

• 11 tutorial handouts (275 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems at the AMC 8 level taken from the licensed AMC Database
• 3 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.
• FREE registration for the AMC 8 Contest on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Please see: The AMC 8 Contest at the Montgomery College on Tuesday, November 14, 2017
• FREE registration for the AMC 10A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10B — Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2018, and February 15, 2018

Read more at:

• Some Hard Problems on the 2016 AMC 8 are Exactly the Same as Previous Problems on the AMC 10/12 and the Other Competitions
• Using the Ruler, Protractor, and Compass to Solve the Hardest Geometry Problems on the 2016 AMC 8
• 2016 AMC 8 Results Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores
• 2016 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model
• Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework
• Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses
• Mathematics competitions are NOT mysterious, and every student can attend them! — 数学竞赛绝非神秘，每个学生都可参加！
• Girls should attend math competitions — 女生更应参加数学竞赛
• The Importance of Discrete Mathematics
• 2015 AMC 8 Results Announced
• 2014 AMC 8 Winners for the U.S. Ivy League Education Center
• Why Discrete Math is very Important

Class Outline:
We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve competitive math problems as well as test-taking tactics. The emphasis of this class will be on comprehensively problem-solving which is the most important to competitive math.

Mock Test:
Three simulated tests will help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. The test consists of 25 questions at the AMC 8/MathCounts level from the licensed AMC Database, and is intended to mimic an actual math competition exam. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.

Homework
On average, at least 2 hours per week, as described in the article: Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses. Click HERE to see a typical homework sample we developed. We will carefully review and check students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. Based on the student work, we will provide him/her with individualized help and support. More details can be found in the article: Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework.

We have to face the simple truth that to do well on these grueling contests, we will need to practice. Just like it is for sports and music, the key to success is repetition and practice. We strongly believe in effort and the malleability of intelligence. Intelligence can be enhanced through effort. People can develop impressive levels of expertise through hard work and practice. Effort and persistence are the keys to success. Hard work always pays off: practice makes perfect!

All problems from past AMC 8 exams (1985-2016) and MathCounts (1990–2017) form our “big data” system. We have used data mining and predictive analytics to examine the types and the frequencies of questions in all these materials, and then completely “decoded” the AMC 8 and MathCounts. We will show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the AMC and MathCounts. For all questions on the recent AMC/MathCounts contests, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AMC/MathCounts problems. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the contest is to practice by solving old AMC/MathCounts problems.

Main Purpose: 

Our main purpose is to help our students gain deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are so valuable to success in any career. We are big believers in the FUNDAMENTALS! Our students will receive the LIFELONG BENEFITS from learning math.

Regardless of his/her math level, each student will have the opportunity to learn math in a fun, friendly, cooperative, supportive learning environment. The most important thing is to have fun.

Our Students

In 2017, we have 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 Scorersworldwide 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 have 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23Perfect 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

From 2011 to 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. Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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.

We have extracted 5,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 8 from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!