Why participate these competitions at a young age
The key is not the final score report but to learn from the preparation process and to help students better understand themselves, such as what they are good at and what to improve. Global math competitions like American Mathematics Competitions or Australian Mathematics Competition also work as benchmarks to know where you stand among worldwide peers.
Students could apply this "looking for problems and finding solutions" in math practice to real life experience. The process of looking for math solutions also develop patience and stable personality.
Students could apply this "looking for problems and finding solutions" in math practice to real life experience. The process of looking for math solutions also develop patience and stable personality.
Advantages of preparing math competitions
- Strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers
- Positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.
- Developing essential problem-solving and analytical skills
- Getting an advantage in the college application process
- Preparing for a variety of different science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career paths
- Practicing standard common core curriculum in a fun and supportive environment
At TrinityScholar, our Math Competition Prep courses, available for both group and tutoring, cover the following prestige competitions:
American Mathematics Competition
Host by MAA (Mathematical Association of America) since 1950, American Mathematics Competitions, AMC, are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students. Starting with approximately 200 schools to around 6,000 students in the New York area only, now, the competition has grown to over 300,000 students participating annually, in over 4,000 schools.
There are 5 types of AMC competitions: AMC 8 (middle school level), AMC 10/12 (high school level), AIME (high scoring AMC 10/12 participants), USAMO/ USAJMO (high scoring AIME participants), and Putnam (undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada).
We will focus on AMC 10 and 12
There are 5 types of AMC competitions: AMC 8 (middle school level), AMC 10/12 (high school level), AIME (high scoring AMC 10/12 participants), USAMO/ USAJMO (high scoring AIME participants), and Putnam (undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada).
We will focus on AMC 10 and 12
Australian Mathematics Competition
Australian Mathematics Competition, (also known as AMC, same initial as the U.S. one, American Mathematics Competitions) is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students' everyday lives; it is open to students in years 3 to 12. The competition is held usually in August, with five divisions: Middle Primary (years 3–4), Upper Primary (years 5–6), Junior (years 7–8), Intermediate (years 9–10) and Senior (years 11–12). Here's a quick assessment to see which level fits your kids best.
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Challenges
Host by United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, its biggest competitions are the Junior (Year 8/ Grade 7 or below), Intermediate (Year 11/ Grade 10 or below) and Senior (Year 13/ Grade 12 or below) Mathematical Challenges, which have over 700 000 entries each year. The highest-scoring students will be invited to take part in follow-on rounds such as the Junior, Grey, Pink and Senior Kangaroos and the Junior, Cayley, Hamilton and Maclaurin Olympiads. High scorers in the Senior Mathematical Challenge will be invited to sit the British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1, which feeds in to the training and selection of the team to represent the UK at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad, the annual Olympic games of mathematics, and other international competitions.