Avid Academy for Gifted Youth will host the 2008 AMC 8 Competition to all eligible middle school students in grades 6 - 8:

Date: November 18, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Irvine Chinese School Room  201 - 203 Directions: 9 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620 What to Bring? Scratch papers B-2 Penciles and Erasers No calculators permitted

The AMC 8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination in junior high school (middle school) mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. The examination provides an opportunity to apply the concepts taught at the junior high level to problems which not only range from easy to difficult but also cover a wide range of applications. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. Calculators are NOT allowed. 

The AMC 8 offers different levels of awards for high scoring students. Those who are in 6th grade are lower with a score of 15/25 recieve a Certificate of Merit. Then, the total top 5% (students who scored about 18/25) are awarded with the National Honor Roll, while the top 1% (about 22/25 or higher) have the National Distinction Honor Roll. The highest performing students are invited to participate in the AMC 10, which may lead to even more challenging tests.

Last year, over 170,000 students participated in the AMC 8 worldwide. Everyone who participated, regardless of their score or the questions they were able to complete, was encouraged to learn more mathematics outside of their regular school curriculum. If your child participates this year, they too can grow just by taking the test.

Current Avid Academy students are automatically registered for taking AMC 8.  For non-Avid Academy students, please download the 2008 AMC 8 Registration Form.