This article explores the structure of the exam, analyzes its most memorable problems, and discusses the strategies required to conquer a test of this magnitude.
To understand the significance of the 2013 paper, one must first understand where it sits in the hierarchy of the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). The AIME is the second stage of the sequence. 2013 aime i
: For the AMC 10, the USAMTS/JMO index was approximately 213, while for the AMC 12, the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) index was approximately 190. Highlighted Problems & Concepts This article explores the structure of the exam,
This is where the starts separating the strong from the average. Problems in this range require synthesis of multiple topics. : For the AMC 10, the USAMTS/JMO index
: Each correct answer is worth 1 point; no partial credit or penalty for guessing Permitted Aids