Montana State University will host the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) for middle school students in January. The event is organized by the Science Math Resource Center within the university’s College of Education, Health and Human Development. The AMC 8 is part of a national series developed by the Mathematical Association of America and aims to engage students in advanced algebra and geometry, as well as problem-solving.
The competition will take place online at Montana State University’s Bozeman campus on Tuesday, January 27, starting at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required by January 19. Participation is free for Montana middle schoolers due to support from the MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development.
Results from the AMC 8 are compared nationally and are intended to encourage interest in mathematics among participants. Students or parents seeking more information or wishing to register can visit American Mathematics Competitions or contact the Science Math Resource Center at smrc@montana.edu or 406-994-7476.
Similar competitions for high school students—the AMC 10 and AMC 12—were held in November with two versions of each exam administered on different days. Results from those exams include:
AMC 10 A:
First: Nick Tian, Chief Joseph Middle School (testing above grade level)
Second: Ben Elkins, Bozeman High School
Third: Kitty Fosdal, Bozeman High School, and Sephora Jones, homeschool student from Laurel (tie)
AMC 10 B:
First: Nick Tian and Yura Trilisky, Bozeman High School (tie)
Second: Elliot Miller, Headwaters Academy (testing above grade level)
Third: Ben Elkins
AMC 12 A:
First: Mathew Watson, Gallatin High School
Second: Miles Meinders, Gallatin High School
Third: Christopher Zacher, Gallatin High School
AMC 12 B:
First: Jameson Palmer, Gallatin High School
Second: Paul Harmon, Helena High School
Third: Mathew Watson, Gallatin High School
According to organizers, “The AMC 8 helps students prepare for the AMC 10 and 12 exams.”
