Omega LearnHow to Prepare for the AMC 10 Math Contest
HighWhat is the AMC 10?
The AMC 10 is a 25-question, 75-minute competition for students in grade 10 or below who are under 17.5 years old. It covers algebra, geometry, number theory, probability, and combinatorics, but without trigonometry or calculus.
Format
25 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes. Blank answers earn 1.5 points, so always put an answer for every question: even a guess can beat a blank.
Who can enter
Students in grade 10 or below who are under 17.5 years old on the day of the contest.
What advances
Top scorers advance to the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), the next round of the competition.
How to prepare
Review the basics, build strong fundamentals across all topics with the AoPS Introduction series, master AMC 10 concepts with the free Mastering AMC 10/12 course and book, then take timed past papers, AoPS mocks, and AlphaStar practice tests.
Video Guides & Omega Learn Courses
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Advanced techniques and deeper problem-solving for students aiming for top AMC 10 scores.
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The free Omega Learn book with lectures and practice problems for mastering the AMC 10 and 12.
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Omega Learn ยท VideoHow to Prepare for AMC 10/12, and qualify for AIME and USA(J)MO
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Omega Learn ยท VideoUltimate AMC 10 Crash Course - Combinatorics, Algebra, Number Theory, Geometry
A fast-paced review of every core AMC 10 topic in one sitting.
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Omega Learn ยท VideoTips to avoid silly mistakes
Strategies to stop losing easy points on test day.
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Omega Learn ยท VideoMeta solving techniques
How to use answer choices and structure to crack hard problems.
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Homework Problems
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Download โ2021 AMC Video Solutions
Official Info & Registration
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
The organization that runs the AMC competitions and registration.
Visit MAA โAlternate testing locations near you
Find a list of alternate AMC 10 testing locations in your area.
Find a site โSearch for a testing site by zip code
Look up a nearby testing site using your zip code.
Search by zip โAmerican Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)
The next round top AMC 10 scorers advance to.
Learn more โBooks
Competition Math: AoPS Volume 1
A compact overview of all four AoPS Introduction topics in one volume.
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AoPS Introduction to Algebra
A thorough treatment of algebra, one of the most-covered AMC 10 topics.
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AoPS Introduction to Geometry
Essential geometry that appears throughout the AMC 10.
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AoPS Introduction to Number Theory
Divisibility, primes, and modular arithmetic: frequent AMC 10 topics.
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AoPS Introduction to Counting & Probability
Combinatorics and probability, among the trickiest AMC 10 topics.
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AlphaStar AMC 10 Practice Tests Book
High-quality mock tests written by AlphaStar Academy's problem writers.
View on Amazon โProblem Trainers
Alcumus (AoPS problem trainer)
Free AoPS tool to practice by topic, adapting difficulty as you improve.
Practice โMAATester problem search
Search for problems from any contest by topic for targeted drilling.
Search โPractice Contests & Mocks
Official past AMC 10 problems & solutions
The gold standard on the AoPS Wiki. Use a 75-minute timer to simulate the real test.
View on AoPS โAoPS official AMC 10 practice contests
Official-style practice contests from the Art of Problem Solving team.
Take a contest โAoPS AMC 10 Mock Contest 2022
A high-quality mock written by the Art of Problem Solving team.
Take the mock โAoPS AMC 10 Mock Contest 2023
Another strong AoPS-created mock at the real test's quality bar.
Take the mock โAoPS user-created AMC 10 mock contests
User-created mocks from the AoPS forums, good supplemental practice.
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Tips for Test Day
Bring colored pencils
For geometry, colors help you mark regions and spot similar triangles quickly. Colored pens are allowed and underused.
Re-read what's asked
A classic slip: solving for a side length when the question wants the area. Check the last sentence before bubbling.
Verify your answer sheet
Towards the end, confirm every bubble matches your work by question number, not just a string of letters.
Skip and come back
Every question is worth the same. If you're stuck, move on. A later problem may be from your strongest topic.
Don't fear the back half
End-section problems aren't always the hardest. Some may fall in your strongest subject, so scan and solve those first.
Think before guessing
Blank answers earn 1.5 points; a wrong answer earns zero. Only guess if you can eliminate two or more choices.
Sleep, eat, stay calm
A rested mind makes fewer silly mistakes. Don't cram past midnight the night before.
Take a timed mock
Do at least one full past test under real conditions (75 minutes, no breaks) so test day feels familiar.
Review, don't cram
The day before, refresh formulas and concepts you already know rather than starting new topics.
Allowed Materials
โ Allowed
- Writing utensils (including colored pens and pencils)
- Blank scratch paper
- Rulers
- Erasers
โ Not allowed
- Calculators
- Smartwatches
- Phones or computing devices
- Compasses
- Protractors
- Graph paper