Preparation · past papers
Past papers & preparation
The best way to prepare for the AMC is to work real past papers at the right level. Entry comes with access to past papers and preparation materials — here’s what’s available and how to use it.
by level
Past papers by level
Practise at the right level
Each level has its own past papers. Work the level that matches your child’s grade — register according to grade at the time of the competition.
Past papers and preparation materials are included with entry. Ask us for your level’s pack →
What’s included
A complete preparation pack
Past papers, 2007–2025
Genuine AMC papers for every level, so students practise the real question style and pacing across the difficulty tiers.
Worked solutions
Step-by-step answers that show the reasoning — the most useful way to learn from a paper after sitting it.
English–Chinese vocabulary
A maths vocabulary list pairing English and Chinese terms, so language is never the barrier to a problem.
Textbooks & problem sets
Recommended key problem sets and reference books to build the topics that come up most often.
- Start
Sit one paper untimed
Work a recent past paper at the right level with no clock, to see where the comfort zone ends.
- Build
Review by topic
Use the worked solutions to shore up weak topics — geometry, algebra, problem-solving — a few at a time.
- Sharpen
Practise full timed papers
Run complete papers to time, so pacing across 30 questions becomes second nature.
- Reach
Push the end questions
Spend the last week on the high-value Q26–30 — there’s no penalty, so every attempt can only add marks.
Preparation · FAQ
Questions about preparing
How do we get the past papers?
Past papers and preparation materials are included with entry. Get in touch and we’ll share the pack for your level. Ask for resources →
Which papers should we practise?
Work the papers for the level that matches your child’s grade. The most recent three to five years are the best guide to the current style.
How early should we start?
Four to six weeks of steady practice is plenty for most students. The new Pre-A level and a longer 2026 runway make it easier to start early.
Is language a problem for Chinese students?
No — papers are available in Chinese as well as English, and the prep pack includes an English–Chinese maths vocabulary list.
Do students need a tutor?
Not necessarily. Past papers with worked solutions take most students a long way. If you’d like structured coaching, ask us about options. Talk to an adviser →
Want the full preparation pack?
Scan the WeChat code below and message us — we send it to you free. Past papers, worked solutions, the bilingual vocabulary list and problem sets; the exact papers and solutions follow what our teachers send.
