BOZEMAN — Montana high school students interested in challenging their mathematics and problem-solving skills are invited to register for free mathematics contests set for Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 13, at Montana State University. Exams will be administered in person on campus in Bozeman, and results will be submitted online and measured against a national competition pool.
The American Mathematics Competition 10/12 contests, hosted by MSU’s College of Education, Health and Human Development's Science Math Resource Center, were developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The series of contests aims to help students develop positive attitudes toward analytical thinking, problem solving and advanced mathematics. The competitions are designed to be friendly and supportive and to foster a love for mathematics.
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The AMC 10 exam covers the high school mathematics curriculum through grade 10, including algebra, geometry, number theory and probability. AMC 12 covers the high school math curriculum, including trigonometry, advanced algebra and advanced geometry, but not calculus. Both are 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice tests, and both are offered on Nov. 5 and 13.
The AMC 10 and 12 tests to be given on Nov. 5 (called Test A) and Nov. 13 (Test B) have the same number of questions, scoring and rules of administration. Test A and Test B examinations are designed to be equal in difficulty and distribution of topics. Students may register for either contest or both.
Registration is free for Montana students. Students through 10th grade and under 17 1/2 years old are eligible to participate in AMC 10; students through 12th grade and under 19 1/2 years old may participate in AMC 12. Strong performance on the AMC 10 or AMC 12 can also qualify students for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination, the next stage in the Mathematical Association of America’s national competition program.
The registration deadline for Test A is Oct. 29 and for Test B is Nov. 5. Registration is available online now.
The Science Math Resource Center will also host the AMC 8 during the national competition window of Jan. 21–27, 2027. The AMC 8 is designed for students in grades 8 and below and helps students prepare for the AMC 10 and 12 exams. The specific MSU competition date, time and location will be announced later.
Students, families and educators can find registration updates, competition details and preparation resources on the Science Math Resource Center’s American Mathematics Competitions webpage.
