What is AMC?
Host by MAA (Mathematical Association of America) since 1950, American Mathematics Competitions, AMC, are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students. Starting with approximately 200 schools to around 6,000 students in the New York area only, now, the competition has grown to over 300,000 students participating annually, in over 4,000 schools.
There are 5 types of AMC competitions: AMC 8 (middle school level), AMC 10/12 (high school level), AIME (high scoring AMC 10/12 participants), USAMO/ USAJMO (high scoring AIME participants), and Putnam (undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada).
AMC (American Mathematics Competition)數學競試由美國數學協會 (Mathematical Association of America, MAA)主辦，是一系列的考試以及教材，目的在於培養中學生解決問題的技巧以及數學相關的知識。自1950年從紐約的200間學校、6000位學生開始，現今每年約有30萬學生、超過4000間學校參與AMC考試，除了廣為美國中學校長每年必推薦的活動之一，同步測驗的國家還有加拿大、新加坡、香港、日本、匈牙利、希臘、土耳其、法國等20多個國家，是全球可信度和有效性最高的數學競試。AMC可以說是數學頂尖人才庫，讓更多家長心儀的是，它為學校提供了申請入學者在數學方面的學習成就和評量，每年成功地讓許多測驗成績優良學生進入理想學校。藉由專家嚴謹設計的題目，培養學生們解決問題的能力，激發對數學的興趣。試題多元，對各種程度的學生都有挑戰性，進而篩選出特具天賦的學生。AMC長久以來的高鑑別度，廣受全球眾多官方及民間機構重視。
AMC主要分成AMC 8 (國中程度)、 AMC 10/12 (高中程度)、AIME (高分通過 AMC 10/12的學生)、USAMO/ USAJMO (高分通過AIME的學生)，以及Putnam (給北美大學生參與)。而Lighthouse Camps主要提供AMC 8的準備。
There are 5 types of AMC competitions: AMC 8 (middle school level), AMC 10/12 (high school level), AIME (high scoring AMC 10/12 participants), USAMO/ USAJMO (high scoring AIME participants), and Putnam (undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada).
AMC (American Mathematics Competition)數學競試由美國數學協會 (Mathematical Association of America, MAA)主辦，是一系列的考試以及教材，目的在於培養中學生解決問題的技巧以及數學相關的知識。自1950年從紐約的200間學校、6000位學生開始，現今每年約有30萬學生、超過4000間學校參與AMC考試，除了廣為美國中學校長每年必推薦的活動之一，同步測驗的國家還有加拿大、新加坡、香港、日本、匈牙利、希臘、土耳其、法國等20多個國家，是全球可信度和有效性最高的數學競試。AMC可以說是數學頂尖人才庫，讓更多家長心儀的是，它為學校提供了申請入學者在數學方面的學習成就和評量，每年成功地讓許多測驗成績優良學生進入理想學校。藉由專家嚴謹設計的題目，培養學生們解決問題的能力，激發對數學的興趣。試題多元，對各種程度的學生都有挑戰性，進而篩選出特具天賦的學生。AMC長久以來的高鑑別度，廣受全球眾多官方及民間機構重視。
AMC主要分成AMC 8 (國中程度)、 AMC 10/12 (高中程度)、AIME (高分通過 AMC 10/12的學生)、USAMO/ USAJMO (高分通過AIME的學生)，以及Putnam (給北美大學生參與)。而Lighthouse Camps主要提供AMC 8的準備。
Why Take AMC?
- Strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers
- Positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.
- Developing essential problem-solving and analytical skills
- Getting an advantage in the college application process
- Preparing for a variety of different science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career paths
- Practicing standard common core curriculum in a fun and supportive environment
- 強化數學能力、解決問題的能力
- 提升分析技能，對於未來在這個創新社會的職業生涯有正面的幫助
- 培養解決問題跟分析的能力
- 提早為大學申請準備
- 為STEM理工相關的職涯奠定良好基礎
- 用有趣的方式練習中學數學課程的主要概念
About Our AMC 8 Course
AMC 8 targets at middle school level. Yet, since 2020 summer, Lighthouse's students, starting at Grade 4, have embarked on a mathematical journey to approach and solve AMC 8 problems.
Whereas many children think of math as a systematic, dry subject in which they must simply memorize formulas and input numbers, AMC questions require a genuine understanding of the way in which math works and a creative approach to solving problems. By testing their ability to apply math to real-life situations, AMC gives students a strong foundation in problem-solving and mathematical thinking. Throughout this weekly camp, our students worked through tens of questions involving a wide range of topics, from geometry to statistics to algebra. This immersion in pure math was one that not many of them had experienced and they enjoyed the challenge of understanding the power of unknown variables, why we calculate medians and solving simultaneous equations.
Lighthouse's AMC camp guided students to learn new mathematical concepts and leave equipped with essential middle-school and high-school math skills. But most importantly, our campers left with the knowledge that math is not a rigid, tedious subject, but an exciting and powerful language.
In additiion to AMC, Lighthouse also include other well-known similar math competitions, such as the ones from Australia or UK.
AMC 8為提供8年級學生、13-14歲的測驗，而自2020年暑假開始，萊特豪斯營隊的學生就開始著手解決AMC-8問題，四年級就可以加入！
儘管許多孩子認為數學是系統的枯燥的學科，必須死記公式、輸入數字，但AMC的問題需要對數學的運作方式有真正的了解， 利用有創造性的解決方法。 AMC在測試學生將數學應用於現實生活中的能力，並提供了解決問題和數學思維的堅實基礎。在每周的營隊中，萊特豪斯的學生將著手研究數十個問題，從幾何到統計學到代數等等廣泛主題。萊特豪斯的營隊學生們能真正沉浸在純粹的數學中，這是很少學生能夠享有的。除此之外，我們讓孩子挑戰自己理解未知變數及其能達成不同任務的能力、並且享受於這樣的學習新知的挑戰。除了學習新概念，也讓孩子了解這些數學主題的功用，例如為什麼要計算中位數、並求解聯立方程式的生活用處。
萊特豪斯的AMC營隊，指導這些8-12歲的孩子們學習新的數學概念、擁有基本的國中和高中數學技能。更重要的是，我們的營隊學生們知道數學不是一門刻板，乏味的科目，而是一門令人振奮且功能強大的語言。
除了美國的AMC之外，萊特豪斯營隊課程也包含了其他來自澳洲或是英國等國際聞名的數學競試。
Whereas many children think of math as a systematic, dry subject in which they must simply memorize formulas and input numbers, AMC questions require a genuine understanding of the way in which math works and a creative approach to solving problems. By testing their ability to apply math to real-life situations, AMC gives students a strong foundation in problem-solving and mathematical thinking. Throughout this weekly camp, our students worked through tens of questions involving a wide range of topics, from geometry to statistics to algebra. This immersion in pure math was one that not many of them had experienced and they enjoyed the challenge of understanding the power of unknown variables, why we calculate medians and solving simultaneous equations.
Lighthouse's AMC camp guided students to learn new mathematical concepts and leave equipped with essential middle-school and high-school math skills. But most importantly, our campers left with the knowledge that math is not a rigid, tedious subject, but an exciting and powerful language.
In additiion to AMC, Lighthouse also include other well-known similar math competitions, such as the ones from Australia or UK.
AMC 8為提供8年級學生、13-14歲的測驗，而自2020年暑假開始，萊特豪斯營隊的學生就開始著手解決AMC-8問題，四年級就可以加入！
儘管許多孩子認為數學是系統的枯燥的學科，必須死記公式、輸入數字，但AMC的問題需要對數學的運作方式有真正的了解， 利用有創造性的解決方法。 AMC在測試學生將數學應用於現實生活中的能力，並提供了解決問題和數學思維的堅實基礎。在每周的營隊中，萊特豪斯的學生將著手研究數十個問題，從幾何到統計學到代數等等廣泛主題。萊特豪斯的營隊學生們能真正沉浸在純粹的數學中，這是很少學生能夠享有的。除此之外，我們讓孩子挑戰自己理解未知變數及其能達成不同任務的能力、並且享受於這樣的學習新知的挑戰。除了學習新概念，也讓孩子了解這些數學主題的功用，例如為什麼要計算中位數、並求解聯立方程式的生活用處。
萊特豪斯的AMC營隊，指導這些8-12歲的孩子們學習新的數學概念、擁有基本的國中和高中數學技能。更重要的是，我們的營隊學生們知道數學不是一門刻板，乏味的科目，而是一門令人振奮且功能強大的語言。
除了美國的AMC之外，萊特豪斯營隊課程也包含了其他來自澳洲或是英國等國際聞名的數學競試。
About AMC 8
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum, including but not limited to: counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, spatial visualization, everyday applications, and reading and interpreting graphs and tables. In addition some of the later questions may involve linear or quadratic functions and equations, coordinate geometry, and other topics traditionally covered in a beginning algebra course.
The AMC 8 is also available in French, Spanish, large print, and braille for print administration only.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 31, 2021
Regular Registration Deadline: December 5, 2021
AMC 8是針對國中學生的數學測驗，考試時間40分鐘、共25題選擇題，目的是為了增進學生對解答數學的能力、並且激發學生產生對於數學課程的興趣。測驗內容主要為國中程度的數學概念，除了廣泛的實際應用，其中也會有題目高於一般的國中數學程度。AMC 8不可以使用計算機。
The AMC 8 is also available in French, Spanish, large print, and braille for print administration only.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 31, 2021
Regular Registration Deadline: December 5, 2021
AMC 8是針對國中學生的數學測驗，考試時間40分鐘、共25題選擇題，目的是為了增進學生對解答數學的能力、並且激發學生產生對於數學課程的興趣。測驗內容主要為國中程度的數學概念，除了廣泛的實際應用，其中也會有題目高於一般的國中數學程度。AMC 8不可以使用計算機。
The above information is from MAA website.