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Competition Math

Level 0: no prior contest experience / <90 on AMC 10

  • Of course, look up AMC if you don't know what it is.
  • You should make sure that you are familiar with standard prealgebra concepts. (This may not be as easy as you think!)
  • Doing AMC 8 or MathCounts chapter contests is helpful.
  • AoPS
    • Use Alcumus extensively.
    • FTW! may be helpful for improving speed and accuracy.
    • "Stupid Mistakes"
    • Introduction Series
  • This is an excellent article pertaining to MathCounts preparation.

Level 1: 90+ on AMC 10

  • Master all of Introduction Series / Alcumus.
  • Once you believe that you are familiar with all the material, do past tests! Note that AMC 12's before 2010 are comparable or possibly easier than current AMC 10's.
  • Create a record of your results and review as necessary.

Level 2: 120+ on AMC 10

  • Master all the topics in the intermediate series. (Also, Alcumus is now available for Intermediate Algebra!)
  • Do past AMC 12's. Although you've probably seen most of the problems if you've practiced with the AMC 10's, it's worth knowing how to do the final five.
  • Do past AIME's. Follow the time limit, and don't look up solutions unless you are absolutely stuck.
  • Do as many (nontrivial) contests as you can (USAMTS, OMO, ZIML?, etc.)

Level 3: USAJMO (and beyond?)

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