American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO)
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An American-style competition focused on problem-solving speed and the ability to apply standard math concepts to complex scenarios.
Quick Facts
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| Coverage |
International |
| Date |
October / November |
| Eligibility |
Grade 2–12 |
| Duration |
90 minutes |
| Format |
Online or Offline |
About
AMO is one of the most popular international competitions in Vietnam. It is organized by the Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC) in collaboration with Southern Illinois University.
The competition is designed to stimulate interest in mathematics and provides opportunities for US university scholarships to top performers in high school levels.
Structure
| Round |
Problems |
Description |
| Paper 1 (Section A) |
15 short-answer questions |
Foundational non-routine problem solving without multiple-choice options |
| Paper 2 (Section B) |
10 short-answer questions |
Higher-difficulty non-routine questions requiring full numerical answers |
Topics
- Algebra & Number Theory — Linear equations, Indices, Divisibility, GCD/LCM
- Geometry — Area/Perimeter of composite figures, Pythagorean theorem
- Data & Probability — Mean/Median/Mode, Basic permutations, Venn diagrams
Prizes
| Prize |
Description |
| Gold Medal |
Top ~8% of participants |
| Silver Medal |
Next ~12% after Gold |
| Bronze Medal |
Next ~20% after Silver |
| Honourable Mention |
Next ~10% with notable performance |
Mock Papers
| Year |
Description |
Link |
| 2025 |
Mock papers |
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