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Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) – Overview, Structure, and Awards

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), organized by the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT), is one of the largest inter-school mathematics competitions in the world. Launched in 1978, the AMC has attracted over 16 million students from 32 countries globally. The competition serves as a key indicator for selecting Australia’s national team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and provides students with a platform to showcase their mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Competition Details

Exam Schedule
The AMC is usually held in September each year. The 2024 AMC will take place on September 28, with the following schedule:

  • Levels A & B (Grades 3–6): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (60 minutes)

  • Levels C, D & E (Grades 7–12): 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (75 minutes)

The 2025 AMC is expected to be held in late September, with exact dates to be announced by the organizers.

Exam Structure
The AMC paper is bilingual (Chinese and English) and consists of 30 questions with a total score of 135 points:

  • Questions 1–25: Multiple-choice

  • Questions 26–30: Fill-in-the-blank

Scoring System

  • Questions 1–10: 3 points each

  • Questions 11–20: 4 points each

  • Questions 21–25: 5 points each

  • Questions 26–30: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 points respectively

Difficulty Levels
The AMC is suitable for students from Grades 3 to 12 and is divided into five levels:

  • A – Middle Primary: Grades 3–4

  • B – Upper Primary: Grades 5–6

  • C – Junior: Grades 7–8

  • D – Intermediate: Grades 9–10

  • E – Senior: Grades 11–12

Note: Students should register for the level corresponding to their grade as of June before the September competition.

Awards

Global Awards:

  • Peter O’Halloran Achievement Award: Awarded to students who achieve full marks.

China Regional Awards:

  • Prize (Excellence Award): Top 0.3% in levels A–E

  • High Distinction (First Award): Top 3% in levels A–D; Top 5% in level E

  • Distinction (Second Award): Top 20% in levels A–D; Top 25% in level E

  • Credit (Third Award): Top 55% in levels A–D; Top 60% in level E

  • Proficiency Award: For students who meet the passing score but do not receive higher distinctions (average passing score is 32 points)

Registration Methods

  1. Through Schools: Students whose schools are AMC partner schools can register via their teachers.

  2. Via WeChat Mini Program: Search “阿斯丹国际理科测评” (Astern International Science Assessment) on WeChat and follow the registration instructions.

  3. Through Educational Agencies: Students can register through professional educational institutions or tutoring organizations, ensuring that the agency is legitimate and reliable.

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Differences Between Australian AMC and American AMC

  • Target Audience:

    • Australian AMC: Covers Grades 3–12, divided into five levels (A–E), suitable for a wide range of students.

    • American AMC: Includes AMC 8/10/12 series. For example, AMC 8 targets students in Grade 8 or below and may be challenging for younger students.

  • Difficulty Level:

    • Australian AMC: Offers a balanced mix of foundational and challenging questions to accommodate most students.

    • American AMC: Generally more difficult, covering a wider range of knowledge, including advanced mathematics and Olympiad-level content, particularly AMC 12.

  • Competition Timing:

    • Australian AMC (China, 2024): September 28

    • American AMC 8: Typically held in January each year

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