Quick Facts about the Australian AMC 2024
- Registration deadline: 28 July (International); 18 September (China)
- Competition period: 6-8 August (International); 28 September (China)
- Eligibility: Grades 3-12
- Number of problems per paper: 30
- Duration: 60 minutes for Primary divisions
- Registration fee (without training): AUD$8.50 per student
[Latest] Australian AMC 2024 Intensive Boot Camp
Spark Math’s Australian AMC boot camp for Grades 3 to 6 (Primary 3 to 6) is back this June holiday! This boot camp includes specialized classes that cover all exam topics and core concepts so as to prepare students for the upcoming competitions. We also provide mock exams and ten years of past exam papers.
Your child can expect:
- 6 live online lessons (100 minutes each)
- 4-8 small class sizes
- 10 years of past papers and solutions (2013-2023)
- personalized study plan by experienced coaches
- FREE Australian AMC registration
Click here to view details of the AMC boot camp 2024 curriculum.
Spark Math’s AMC 2023 results:
Spark Math participants pass with flying colors at the Australian AMC competition last year.
- All Spark Math participants reached Proficiency or higher, exceeding the average level.
- In addition, 74.8% achieved High Distinction, Distinction, or Credit, ranking within the top 3-55%.
- Lastly, 2.5% of Spark Math participants received the Prize. This means the top 0.3% in the region and year group!
Message ur social media @sparkedu.sg to sign up or check out the open slots for the Spark Math Australian AMC Intensive Bootcamp. Seats are filling fast!
The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)
First run in 1978, the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is a global math challenge overseen by the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT).
The AMT invites top educators and scholars from Australia annually to craft the AMC questions. They meticulously select diverse and challenging questions in order to ensure the competition’s rigor and high standards.
With a 47-year history, the competition spans 32 countries and has involved 16 million students. About 60% of participants receive awards. In addition, it is a key indicator for selecting Australia’s International Mathematical Olympiad team.
AMC Topics
The AMC paper typically includes the following seven topics:
- Basic arithmetic
- Fractions and ratios
- Algebra and pre-algebra
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Statistics and probability
- Problem-solving (including enumeration)
AMC Exam Format
The AMC paper has 30 problems, including 25 multiple-choice and 5 integer questions. Students can choose to take either the online exam (individual) or the printed paper (school).
The competition has five difficulty levels from primary to high school:
- A – Middle Primary: Grades 3-4
- B – Upper Primary: Grades 5-6
- C – Junior: Grades 7-8
- D – Intermediate: Grades 9-10
- E – Senior: Grades 11-12
Exam Language:
- International: English only
- China: In both Chinese and English
Exam Duration:
- Junior (G3-6): 60 minutes
- Senior (G7-12): 75 minutes
AMC Scoring System
The total score is 135 points (no deductions for incorrect answers).
| Question No. | Points per Question |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 3 |
| 11-20 | 4 |
| 21-25 | 5 |
| 26-30 | 6-10 |
| Total | 135 |
Sample Problems for AMC
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AMC Awards and Certificates
| Awards | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Peter O’Halloran Award (formerly BH Neumann Certificate of Excellence) | Students with a perfect AMC score, regardless of other awards. |
| Prize (winners receive a lapel pin, voucher, and certificate) | Students in the top 0.3% in each region and year group. |
| High Distinction | Junior: Top 3% Senior: Top 5% |
| Distinction | Junior: Top 20% Senior: Top 25% |
| Credit | Junior: Top 55% Senior: Top 60% |
| Proficiency | Achieved pre-set score, indicating competency in mathematical problem-solving to Australian standards |
| Participation | Participation in the competition. |
Each difficulty level is evaluated separately by grade. For example, Level A includes students from Grades 3 and 4. However, students in Grade 3 are assessed separately from those in Grade 4, with awards given based on their grade level, not mixed across grades.
AMC 2024 Key Dates
| Key Items | Dates |
|---|---|
| Printed paper entries close (International) | 28 June, 2024 (Friday) |
| Printed paper entries close (Australia & New Zealand) | 5 July, 2024 (Friday) |
| Online entries close | 2 August, 2024 (Friday) |
| Submission of student answer sheets for printed paper entries closes | 9 August, 2024 (Friday) |
| Late submission of student answer sheets close* | 23 August, 2024 (Friday) |
Arrangement for Late Submission
- Answer sheets received after the submission deadline may not be included in the cut-off scoring. Results will be processed after the late submission deadline.
- Answer sheets received after the late submission deadline will only be processed after November 15 (Friday) based on earlier cut-off scores.
- Results and adjustments received after November 15 (Friday) will not be processed.
Join our Spark Math competition program or intensive boot camps so that our experienced teachers and coaches will keep track of these important dates for you and your child!
Spark Math by Spark Education
Spark Math by Spark Education offers regular competition programs to help children prepare for and excel in major international math contests. We also provide special intensive competition boot camps during long holidays.
Effective Learning Curriculum
Our Spark Math regular competition program adopts a tiered learning approach, ensuring a thorough understanding of the commonly tested math concepts and skills. Your child will gain exposure to questions from various international math competitions, such as the Australian AMC, Caribou Contest, Math Kangaroo and AMC8. Click here for a free trial class!
Experienced Teachers and Coaches
Our experienced Spark Math teachers not only focus on test and competition strategies but also on enhancing math concepts and problem-solving skills. In addition, each student receives personalized guidance from our teachers to build math confidence step by step.
Try a free trial class to experience the Spark Math difference today!
Australian AMC Intensive Boot Camp 2024 Curriculum
Grade 3-4 Curriculum
| Lesson | Topic | Key Skills and Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calculations | – Addition number puzzles – Finding the maximum or minimum value of an expression – Magic square – Number matrix – Forming numbers |
| 2 | Geometry | – Perimeter of combined figures – Problem involving dice – Opposite faces on the cube – Nets of cubes – Counting cubes – Paper folding problems |
| 3 | Word Problems | – Money problems – Comparison and replacement – Fraction word problems – Age word problems – Problems related to scores |
| 4 | Inference and Reasoning | – Quantity reasoning – Conditional reasoning – The shortest path – Color reasoning – Reasoning in competitions |
| 5 | Integrated Practice 1 | – Calculation – Geometry – Word problems – Inference and reasoning |
| 6 | Integrated Practice 2 | – Calculation – Geometry – Word problems – Inference and reasoning |
Grade 5-6 Curriculum
| Lesson | Topic | Key Skills and Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calculation and Number Theory | – Four operations of whole – Numbers and fractions – Number puzzles – Extreme value calculation – Periodic problems |
| 2 | Counting and Combinatorics | – 2D figure counting – Recursive of counting – Permutation and combination – Enumeration of counting |
| 3 | Word Problems | – Unification of word problems – Percentage problems – Fraction word problems – Statistics problems – Age problems – Travel problems |
| 4 | Geometry | – Perimeter and area – 3D figure counting – Nets of 3D figures – Folding and cutting of paper |
| 5 | Math Games and Reasoning | – Number matrix – Magic square – Sudoku – Graphic reasoning – Logical reasoning |
| 6 | Integrated Review | – Killer questions from past papers – Review practice – Competition strategies and tips |
Message ur social media @sparkedu.sg to sign up or check out the open slots for the Spark Math Australian AMC Intensive Bootcamp. Seats are filling fast!
