From the AMC
AMC news & updates
Registration news, preparation strategy and competition updates for the Australian Mathematics Competition.
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Australian AMC Prestige & Academic Value: An Honest Assessment (2026)
An honest 2026 assessment of the Australian AMC’s prestige: a 1978 AMT contest and one of the world’s largest school maths competitions — what its standing can and cannot signal.
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What Changed for the 2026 Australian AMC: Key Updates (2026)
The verified 2026 China-region updates for the Australian AMC: a new Pre-A level for Grades 1-2, the Sunday 11 October exam window, and what they mean for families planning ahead.
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Is the Australian AMC Worth It? An Honest Look for Admissions (2026)
An honest 2026 look at whether the Australian AMC is worth it: what a result actually signals, why its no-penalty design suits a wide range of students, and how to make it count — no guarantees.
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Australian AMC vs the American AMC: A Side-by-Side for China Families (2026)
A calm 2026 side-by-side of the Australian AMC (AMT; ASDAN in China; Grades 1-12; October) and the American AMC 8/10/12 (MAA, USA). Two different competitions — a result in one does not transfer.
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How the Australian AMC Compares to Other Maths Contests (2026)
A calm 2026 guide comparing the Australian AMC to other school maths contests by grade range, format and purpose — and why it is not the American AMC or the AMO.
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Australian AMC Problem Types: What the Paper Actually Tests (2026)
A calm tour of the four problem families on the Australian AMC paper — number, geometry, logic and patterns, and reasoning — with original mini-examples and the skills each one rewards (2026).
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Australian AMC Awards & Cut-off Scores: How Recognition Works (2026)
How Australian AMC recognition works in 2026: a certificate for every entrant, national awards by percentile (Prize, High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Proficiency), and the O’Halloran Award.