AMC 10 Pre-Competition FAQs
1. What is the AMC 10?
The AMC 10 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice mathematics competition for secondary school students. It includes problems that can be understood and solved using pre-calculus concepts. A high score on the AMC 10 or 12 qualifies participants for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).
2. Who is the AMC 10 suitable for?
The AMC 10 is suitable for students in grade 10 and below, covering high school courses up to grade 10. Students in grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age can participate in the AMC 10 on the day of the competition.
3. Which languages are supported for the AMC 10 exam?
Since 2020, to facilitate participation by Chinese students, the AMC 10 offers the option of a bilingual (Chinese and English) exam. Additionally, AMC 10/12 is also available in French, Spanish, large font, and Braille versions for print administration purposes only.
4. Can calculators be used during the AMC 10 exam?
To ensure digital management of the competition, students may use laptops or tablets, but calculators, mobile phones, and any similar electronic devices are not permitted. Calculators are not required.
5. How to choose between A and B versions?
The AMC 10 A and B versions are equally valid and of similar difficulty. The only difference between the two versions is the exam date (one week apart). Capable students can take both and choose the best score to advance to the AIME.
6. Is the AMC 10 exam online or in person?
The exam format depends on the specific organizing unit. Some international schools may arrange in-person centralized exams, while students unable to attend in person can choose online exams.
7. What materials are needed to take the AMC 10 exam?
ID card/Hong Kong and Macau travel permit, passport:
Mainland China candidates need to prepare their ID card in advance; Hong Kong and Macau candidates need to prepare their Hong Kong and Macau travel permit or passport.
Note: Before the exam, be sure to check that your documents are valid. If they are expired, you will need to go to the relevant department to apply for new documents!
Exam Admission Ticket:
After logging into the official website, candidates can select the "Print Admission Ticket" option on the left side of the exam activation success page. After entering the preview page, click "Download and Print". To prevent loss of the admission ticket, it is recommended that candidates print several copies in advance as backups.
Exam Stationery:
Ruler, compass, protractor, eraser (without markings), and scratch paper;
2B pencil (bring an extra one, or several pencil leads); black ballpoint pen;
Watch (preferably a non-digital watch).
AMC10 Online Exam Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I find my candidate account and password in the exam system?
After the organizing committee opens the exam information inquiry, students can go to the official website, click on "My Registration" in the upper right corner, and then click on "Exam Information Inquiry" to find their account and password.
2. How do candidates log in to the exam system?
Go to the official website, click on "Exam Entry" in the upper right corner of the page, enter your "candidate account and password" from the exam information inquiry to log in to the exam system, and take the mock exam and the official exam.
3. How early do I need to log in for the exam? Can I still take the exam if I'm late?
There are identity verification steps before the official exam. You need to log in to the exam system 30 minutes in advance and wait for the exam to start. If you cannot log in 15 minutes after the exam starts, you will be considered to have forfeited the exam.
4. Is it mandatory to use a computer to answer the questions?
You must use a computer to log in to the exam system. Also, prepare a mobile device (phone/tablet) for proctoring.
5. Must I close software such as QQ and WeChat during the exam?
Before the official exam, all background programs must be closed, leaving only the Google Chrome browser used for the exam open, to prevent the exam system from detecting screen switching as cheating.
6. Can I submit my paper early? Can I drink water during the exam? Can I leave to go to the restroom?
Early submission is not allowed. During the exam, candidates must not leave the monitoring area and cannot drink water or eat; otherwise, their exam score will be invalidated.
7. What if I accidentally close the interface while answering questions during the exam?
The exam countdown will resume after logging back in, and the previously entered answers will be automatically saved by the system.
8. What does the "Screen Switching" message mean in the exam system?
During the exam, the system will automatically identify and prohibit suspected violations such as copying, pasting, and screenshotting. During the exam, candidates are strictly prohibited from leaving the page or switching to other software pages to use query or communication functions before the exam ends. If the system detects screen switching, it will issue a warning and force submission, and the exam score for this session will be invalidated.
Frequently Asked Questions after the AMC 10 Exam
1. How do I request a re-scoring of my answer sheet?
Use the AMC 10 Re-scoring Request Form to request a re-scoring. A fee of $35 is charged per participant for each re-scored answer sheet. The official answers will be the ones marked in black on the answer sheet. All returned answer sheets for scoring will be collected 80 days after the AMC 10/12 competition date.
2. How long after the exam will the results be available?
Generally, AMC 10 results are available 4-6 weeks after the exam.
3. How long after the AMC 10 exam can I download my certificate?
AMC 10 certificates can be downloaded 6-8 weeks after the exam.
4. What are the benefits of different AMC 10 awards?
Top 1% in AMC 10
Achieving a top 1% award in overseas study applications is highly competitive and helps students apply to top international schools.
Top 5% in the AMC 10
This is highly helpful for applying to US high schools or international schools, and can also play a positive role in the application process for overseas universities.
AIME Advancement Qualification
Similar to the top 5% in the AMC 10, but more importantly, achieving good scores in the AIME can further enhance a student's competitiveness in the college application process.
In summary, the priority of AMC 10 awards can be roughly ranked as follows: High AIME score > Top 1% in the AMC 10 > Top 5% in the AMC 10 or AIME advancement qualification.
