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This is a tough and challenging class! 

If your student has never done VERY CHALLENGING math problems and you would like to get your students started with interesting math competition problems, we recommend starting with our lower level Competition Math classes or our Singapore Math classes.

Recommended for homeschoolers or as an after school supplement class.

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CLASS EXPERIENCE

This is a class that provides an opportunity for students to ask questions and gain clarity on the steps and strategies for the challenging problems in each test set. We will leave the easier questions for students to work out on their own.  Or we recommend that they can take the 5/6 class that will cover the easier questions. 

Students work out problems during class with assistance from the teacher.  If a student needs assistance when the teacher is teaching, we recommend that students use chat so that other students can continue to attempt the problems.

After students have had a good length of time to work on the problems, then there will be a discussion as a group to help students to better understand different problem-solving processes to get the correct answer, as well as pitfalls to avoid.

We will cover AMC questions at a rate of roughly 6-8 questions per session. During these sessions, we will discuss strategies and techniques. We want students to be introduced to the AMC test.  If they feel prepared for the test, we suggest that students try and enter the competition. Early sign-ups are in October and can be set up through local schools.

This class is for students who have the knowledge base and exposure to the topics in the AMC AND have attempted problems like this before. In general, we will go at a medium pace, rather than a fast pace. So students will have time to think and attempt every problem, but they may not be able to solve every problem if they run out of time. We will focus on questions seen in the second half of the AMC 8.  

Extremely advanced students may want to study on their own, and attend classes from time to time for a refresher.

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PRE-REQUISITES AND PLACEMENT TEST

Advanced students who have completed the 7th-grade math curriculum may be ready to attempt problems such as these.

If you are only interested in 7-8 Competition Math, please take this test:
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To see which AMC class level is best for you, please take this test: https://uejxisqz.paperform.co

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PREPARING FOR THE  AMC?

This is the 5th of 7 classes that we run to help our students prepare for the AMC. 

Please refer to our full list of AMC classes that we recommend your student to take in  sequence:

1. Introduction to AMC 8 Competition Math: Advanced Middle School Problems
https://outschool.com/classes/intro-to-amc-8-competition-math-advanced-middle-school-problems-QAJRn3kg?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

2. 5-6 Competition Math: Advanced Middle School Problems From AMC 8
https://outschool.com/classes/competition-math-advanced-middle-school-problems-from-amc-8-CV1OBeCB?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

3. Introduction to Counting and Probability
https://outschool.com/classes/introduction-to-counting-and-probability-hOVPH9IO?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

4. Introduction to Number Theory
https://outschool.com/classes/introduction-to-number-theory-zzrLxFfi?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

5. 7-8 Competition Math: Advanced Middle School Problems From AMC 8
https://outschool.com/classes/7-8-competition-math-advanced-middle-school-problems-from-amc-8-WhZt4ayL?signup=true&usid=U7hGBVVh

6. Advanced AMC 8 Competition Math
https://outschool.com/classes/advanced-amc-8-competition-math-jYSWeHLQ?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

7. AMC 10 Competition Math: High School and Beyond
https://outschool.com/classes/amc-10-competition-math-high-school-and-beyond-qyQoxpAk?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


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COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGE (CEFR) LEVEL

Advanced (C1)

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Here are some sample questions like those we cover in class. If your student can do 2 out of 4 of these questions, then the class is a good fit.  You can also take the pre-assessment as noted above.

you can gauge if this class is a good fit if your student can answer 2 of the 4 questions below from 2004 AMC 8.

1. Two 600 mL pitchers contain orange juice. One pitcher is 1/3 full and the other pitcher is 2/5 full. Water is added to fill each pitcher completely, then both pitchers are poured into one large container. What fraction of the mixture in the large container is orange juice?

2. Three friends have a total of 6 identical pencils, and each one has at least one pencil. In how many ways can this happen?

3. Spinners A (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4) and B (numbers 1, 2, 3) are spun. On each spinner, the arrow is equally likely to land on each number. What is the probability that the product of the two spinners' numbers is even?

4. At a party there are only single women and married men with their wives. The probability that a randomly selected woman is single is 2/5. What fraction of the people in the room are married men?

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WHAT IS COVERED IN CLASS?

Here is a sample of what our sessions will cover.

Week 1: proportions, patterns, logical reasoning
Week 2: permutations, modeling, factorials, percentages 
Week 3: algebra, geometry, factors, paths, even and odd, combinations
Week 4: area, perimeter, side lengths, money

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CLASS SCHEDULE REQUESTS

To help us to schedule classes, please let us know when you are available for this class or future classes by filling out this form:
https://ll3ml2mc.paperform.co/

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RECOMMENDED CLASSES

Strengthen your math competition foundation with our Singapore Math Methods classes:

Grade 5A - https://outschool.com/classes/high-performance-math-skills-singapore-math-methods-for-5th-grade-Wtcw65kR?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Grade 5B - https://outschool.com/classes/singapore-math-methods-advanced-math-techniques-for-grade-5b-MX3cRjQD?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Grade 6A - https://outschool.com/classes/competition-math-advanced-middle-school-problems-from-amc-8-WhZt4ayL?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Grade 6B - https://outschool.com/classes/6b-singapore-math-methods-advanced-math-techniques-xDoug2mV?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Not ready for this class? Check out this class:

Introduction to Number Theory - https://outschool.com/classes/9-10-competition-math-advanced-middle-school-problems-from-amc-10-zzrLxFfi?usid=U7hGBVVh&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Want to know what other classes we offer? Please have a look at our course catalog:
https://bit.ly/3u5aKoJ

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AMC 8 DESCRIPTION FROM THE CREATORS

Description of the AMC 8 from the creators (https://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-8)
"The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment.

The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics [and more] from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum. Possible topics include but are not limited to: counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, spatial visualization, everyday applications, and reading and interpreting graphs and tables. 

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DISCLAIMER

We are not in any way affiliated with MAA. This is a class that provides an opportunity for students to ask questions and gain clarity on the steps and strategies for the challenging problems in each test set. We will leave the easier questions for students to work out on their own.  Or we recommend that they can take the 3/4 class that will cover the easier questions.