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How to
Prepare
For AMC?
The American Mathematics Contest
(AMC) is prestigious as well as
challenging national competition
organized by the Mathematical
Association of America (MAA).
Participants from this major American
mathematical Olympiad are selected
to represent the United States at
International Mathematical Olympiad.
Open to grades VI to XII, this exam
consists of 25 AMC practice problems
based on knowledge and logic.
Let us get to
know some
tips and
tricks to
prepare for
this
prestigious
exam.
Learn to solve problems
AMC is not just about
knowing math and
rote problems; it is
also about knowing
concepts inside and
out and uses them to
solve tricky problems.
Do whatever it takes to excel
in the art of solving
mathematical problems, like
taking advice from ex AMC
toppers, using different types
of resources, go through
websites with certain types of
problems, advice on pre-books,
joining forums where you can
learn about successful
strategy and study tips.
Practice
Do lots of practice problems
and correct them where
required. Analyze your
weaker points and if you
wrong a problem, figure out
how to correct it next time.
Take help of good books for
improving your problem-
solving ability.
Quality practice problems
Solve previous AMC
problems when possible. It
will help you to understand
the format and type of
questions. Take help of your
friends, math teacher or
online forum for problem-
solving. The better you
understand AMC problems,
more likely is your chances
of preparing for the real
thing.
Keep test-taking
conditions real
Quality practice time is key
to any examination
practice. Keep your test-
taking conditions same
during preparation, like
practice in a quiet room, sit
at proper table and desk,
review problems. Stay alert
and focused.
Apart from these tips, be
careful about small
mistakes. Always remember
that AMC is a prestigious
examination and demand
quality preparation.

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How to prepare for amc

  • 2. The American Mathematics Contest (AMC) is prestigious as well as challenging national competition organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Participants from this major American mathematical Olympiad are selected to represent the United States at International Mathematical Olympiad. Open to grades VI to XII, this exam consists of 25 AMC practice problems based on knowledge and logic.
  • 3. Let us get to know some tips and tricks to prepare for this prestigious exam.
  • 4. Learn to solve problems AMC is not just about knowing math and rote problems; it is also about knowing concepts inside and out and uses them to solve tricky problems. Do whatever it takes to excel in the art of solving mathematical problems, like taking advice from ex AMC toppers, using different types of resources, go through websites with certain types of problems, advice on pre-books, joining forums where you can learn about successful strategy and study tips.
  • 5. Practice Do lots of practice problems and correct them where required. Analyze your weaker points and if you wrong a problem, figure out how to correct it next time. Take help of good books for improving your problem- solving ability.
  • 6. Quality practice problems Solve previous AMC problems when possible. It will help you to understand the format and type of questions. Take help of your friends, math teacher or online forum for problem- solving. The better you understand AMC problems, more likely is your chances of preparing for the real thing.
  • 7. Keep test-taking conditions real Quality practice time is key to any examination practice. Keep your test- taking conditions same during preparation, like practice in a quiet room, sit at proper table and desk, review problems. Stay alert and focused. Apart from these tips, be careful about small mistakes. Always remember that AMC is a prestigious examination and demand quality preparation.