About the Course
Broaden your skills in problem-solving to foster mathematical creativity and prepare yourself for contests like the American Mathematics Competition. You'll learn to think at an even more advanced level as you tackle challenging problems and explore a variety of math topics, including advanced concepts from number theory, probability, algebra, and geometry. You’ll apply various strategies while completing contest-style problems using lessons and videos to learn and review both the material and your skills in a competitive manner. Timed practice AMC 8 and 10 exams will help prepare you for real competitions.
Your assigned CTY instructor will be available for learning support and one-on-one review sessions for graded assessments.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and solve competition-style problems quickly in a timed environment, at the AMC 8 and AMC 10 levels, covering topics in algebra, number theory, counting and probability, and geometry
- Articulate the steps of your problem-solving process
About Extreme Acceleration courses
These courses offer topics condensed into a highly concentrated and accelerated learning experience, and are best suited for advanced learners craving a truly intensive challenge. In online Extreme Acceleration courses, students progress at their own pace with guidance from instructors.
Requirements
CTY courses have grade-level requirements and most require minimum test scores. Some courses may also have prerequisites.
Identification DetailsDates and Tuition
Online
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: December 15, 2025
Time Commitment:
Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per week (1-hour optional meeting, 3-5 hours of independent work).
Registration Fee and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees will be waived or reduced for students who qualify for financial aid.
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