# American Mathematics Competitions – AMC 10 A

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** Mathematical Association of America (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/mathematical-association-of-america)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics
- **Age groups:** Intermediate
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Enter through a registered school or competition centre (not direct parent registration with the MAA)
- **Entry badges:** school_entry, multiple_choice, open_entry
- **Qualification note:** Strong scores on AMC 10 (either sitting) can qualify students for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-11-05
- **End date:** 2026-11-05

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://maa.org/student-programs/amc/
- **Registration:** https://maa.org/student-programs/amc/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/mathematical-association-of-america/amc-10-a
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/mathematical-association-of-america/amc-10-a.md

## Summary

American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 10 A is a 75-minute, 25-question multiple-choice paper held on 5 November in the 2026–27 cycle. This is the US MAA competition, not the Australian Mathematics Competition.

## Context

The first November sitting of the American AMC 10 — same level as AMC 10 B, held about a week earlier.

## Pathway

- **Pathway context:** American Mathematics Competitions – AMC 10 A → American Mathematics Competitions – AMC 10 B → American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

## Related competitions

- https://olympiads.co.uk/event/mathematical-association-of-america/amc-10-b
- https://olympiads.co.uk/event/mathematical-association-of-america/aime

## Guidance

### Parent advice

Confirm whether your child's centre offers AMC 10 A, AMC 10 B, or both. Each sitting is scored independently — qualifying on either is enough for AIME. Students usually sit one AMC level per year; AMC 12 is a senior option in later years, not the next step after AMC 10 B.

### Student advice

On AMC 10 A day, AMC 12 A runs at the same time — you must choose one level. You cannot sit both AMC 10 and AMC 12 on the same calendar day.

### Teacher advice

Register your centre with the MAA and choose which November date(s) you will run. Competition managers decide whether to offer A, B, or both.

## How to prepare

- Work through past AMC 10 A and AMC 10 B papers
- Strengthen number theory, counting, and geometry basics
- Practise under strict 75-minute timed conditions
- Understand AIME qualification thresholds for your target year

## FAQ

### What is the difference between AMC 10 A and AMC 10 B?

They have the same syllabus, format, and eligibility but different questions and dates. AMC 10 A is on 5 November 2026; AMC 10 B is on 13 November 2026. Each attempt is scored separately with its own AIME cut-off.

### Can I sit both AMC 10 A and AMC 10 B?

Yes. Students may take both sittings in the same season for two chances to qualify for AIME. Your centre must register for both dates.

### Can I sit AMC 10 A and AMC 12 A on the same day?

No. AMC 10 A and AMC 12 A are held on the same calendar day — you choose one level.

### Is this the same as the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)?

No. This is the American Mathematics Competitions series run by the MAA. The Australian Mathematics Competition is separate.

## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue; Olympiads editorial frontmatter (content/events)
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-17
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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