The AMC 8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. This school year it will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Click here for a current brochure.

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 starting in 2008. High scoring students are invited to participate in the AMC 10.   A special purpose of the AMC 8 is to demonstrate the broad range of topics available for the junior high school mathematics curriculum. This is done by competencies. The AMC 8 has the potential to increase the perceptions of the importance of problem solving activities in the mathematics curriculum by stimulating these activities both preceding and following the examination —specifically by studying the solutions manual.

Additional purposes of the AMC 8 are to promote excitement, enthusiasm and positive attitudes towards mathematics and to stimulate interest in continuing the study of mathematics beyond the minimum required for high school graduation. Developmentally, junior high school students are at a point where attitudes toward school and learning, and perceptions of themselves as learners of mathematics are solidified. It is important that they be provided opportunities that foster the development of positive attitudes towards mathematics and positive perceptions of themselves as learners of mathematics. The AMC 8 provides one such opportunity.

• AMC8 Mock Test 2010  will be a twenty-five question multiple choice test. Each question will be followed by answer choices A, B, C, D and E. Only one of these will be correct.
• You need to mark your answer to each problem on the separate Answer Form with a #2 pencil.
• There is no penalty for guessing. Your score on this mock test is the number of correct answers.
• No aids are permitted other than scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, and erasers. No calculators are allowed.
• Figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
• You will have 40 minutes to complete the test.
• Answer sheets will be graded and parents will receive notification on the test results with student's individual scores.
• Exact mock test timings for the registered students will be published separately. It can be any given hour between 5:00PM to 8:30PM on Monday November 1st.