Montana State to host national mathematics competition for middle schoolers

BOZEMAN - Montana middle school students interested in advanced mathematics are invited to register for a free mathematics competition to be held in January at Montana State University.

The American Mathematics Competition 8, or AMC 8, is a competitive mathematics exam, hosted by the Science Math Resource Center in the MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development. The AMC 8 is part of the American Mathematics Competition series developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The exam offers the opportunity for middle school students to challenge themselves in advanced math concepts and test their problem-solving skills. The 40-minute online exam will be administered on the MSU campus in Bozeman beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Results from the exam are measured against a national pool of competitors and are designed to foster enthusiasm for advanced mathematics. The exam is free for Montana middle schoolers thanks, in part, to support from the MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development.

Similar exams for high schoolers, the American Mathematics Competition 10 and 12 competitions, were held in November. Matthew Watson, a sophomore from Gallatin High School in Bozeman, placed first in both the AMC 10 and 12 exams. Madeline Welsh, a senior at Bozeman High School, placed second on the AMC 12 exam, while Eli Gage, a sophomore at Laurel High School, placed second on the AMC 10 exam. The AMC 8 helps to prepare students for the AMC 10 and 12 exams.

To learn more and to register for the AMC 8, visit American Mathematics Competitions or contact the Science Math Resource Center at [email protected] or 406-994-7476.