American Mathematics Olympiad
ENROLLMENTS
Until Oct 10th
EXAM DATE
Octuber 26th
FORMATO
ONLINE or IN PERSON (at Rice University)
AGE
GRADE 02-12
INVESTIMENT
US$25-US$40
About
Inspiring Excellence in Math, Science, Arts, and Beyond
The American Math Olympiad (AMO) is an international mathematics competition for middle and high school students, jointly organized by SIMCC and Southern Illinois University (SIU). AMO promotes the importance and deeper understanding of mathematics. The competition is open to all students in grades 2 through 3 and is based on the US Common Core Standards. A group of top educators from Southern Illinois University, with extensive knowledge and experience in the Common Core Math curriculum, create unique tests to challenge students while fostering their interest in mathematics. Some of the key benefits of AMO include college scholarships, the Global Scholars Program, membership in the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS), tuition subsidies, and internships.
Benefits
CULTIVATE INTEREST
Stimulate enthusiasm and love for Mathematics.
INTRODUCE CONCEPTS
Present important mathematical concepts.
FACING CHALLENGES
Provide satisfaction, joy and excitement of facing challenges.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Teach key strategies and develop mathematical flexibility in problem solving.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Open up college scholarships and educational opportunities in the United States for students.
Go Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
About the Exame
EXAM TIME
90 min
No of QUESTIONS
25 Questions
FORMAT
3 Sections
Section 1 - 15 multiple choice questions (45 points)
CORRECT
+3 points
BLANK
0 points
WRONG
0 points
Section 2 - 5 open questions (25 points)
Numerical answers, whole numbers with a maximum of 4 digits (between 0000 and 9999)
CORRECT
+5 points
BLANK
0 points
WRONG
0 points
Section 3 - 5 open questions (30 points)
Numerical answers, whole numbers with a maximum of 4 digits (between 0000 and 9999)
CORRECT
+6 points
BLANK
0 points
WRONG
0 points
LEVELS
PRIMARY 2
Students that finished Grade 02 in JUN/24
PRIMARY 3
Students that finished Grade 03 in JUN/24
PRIMARY 4
Students that finished Grade 04 in JUN/24
PRIMARY 5
Students that finished Grade 05 in JUN/24
PRIMARY 6
Students that finished Grade 06 in JUN/24
SECONDARY 1
Students that finished Grade 07 in JUN/24
SECONDARY 2
Students that finished Grade 08 in JUN/24
SECONDARY 3
Students that finished Grade 09 in JUN/24
SECONDARY 4
Students that finished Grade 10 in JUN/24
JR COLLEGE 1
Students that finished Grade 11 in JUN/24
JR COLLEGE 2
Students that finished Grade 12 in JUN/24
APLICAÇÃO DA PROVA
RICE UNIVERSITY
The in-person test will be conducted on October 26 at Rice University. The exact time will be sent to participants and schools one week prior to the test, as students will be divided by academic levels. The test will be held between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The cost for the in-person test at Rice University is US$40 per participant.
The online version of the test will also take place on October 26. The exact time will be sent to participants and schools one week prior to the test, as students will be divided by academic levels. The test will be held between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The cost for the online test is US$25 per participant.
The test must be taken on a computer (desktop or laptop) connected to a Zoom video call, with camera access and screen sharing enabled. Additionally, all students must connect to a second device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to join a second video call, which will be used to show the physical environment where the test is being taken. This ensures proper monitoring and fairness during the entire assessment.
ONLINE
MATERIAL ESTUDO
Look the awards
Awards
Award Ceremony
Excellence deserves recognition. To celebrate the achievements of our outstanding students and honor their dedication, we are proud to host a special Award Ceremony on January 4 at the prestigious Rice University. This event will be a moment of joy, pride, and inspiration — bringing together students, families, and educators to acknowledge academic excellence and the power of perseverance. Medals, certificates, and special recognitions will be presented in an atmosphere of celebration and encouragement, marking the beginning of a promising journey for our young talents.
All participants will receive an e-certificate of participation.
50% of the participants will receive an e-certificate of achievement, and the school may request a medal.
Medals and certificates are awarded as follows:
🏅 Top 8% – Gold Medal
🥈 Next 12% – Silver Medal
🥉 Next 25% – Bronze Medal
🎖️ Next 10% – Honorable Mention Certificate
Students who achieve a perfect score will receive a personalized certificate and medal.
