Australian Mathematics Competition
One of the world's oldest and largest math competitions, founded in 1978. Serves 400,000+ students across 5 divisions. Inspired the creation of Math Kangaroo.
Grade Levels
Grades 3-12 (Ages 8-18)
Format
Multiple Choice
Participants
400,000+ from Australia and 30+ countries
Established
1978
August
Second Thursday of August
Registration
Schools register through AMT
Prizes & Recognition
Prize, High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Proficiency certificates.
| Level | Grade Levels | questions | Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Primary | 3-4 | 25 | 60 minutes | Multiple Choice |
| Upper Primary | 5-6 | 25 | 60 minutes | Multiple Choice |
| Junior | 7-8 | 30 | 60 minutes | Multiple Choice |
| Intermediate | 9-10 | 30 | 75 minutes | Multiple Choice |
| Senior | 11-12 | 30 | 75 minutes | Multiple Choice |
About This Competition
The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), organized by the Australian Mathematics Trust, is one of the world's oldest and largest mathematics competitions. Founded in 1978, it has grown to serve over 400,000 students from Australia and 30+ other countries.
The AMC is historically significant as the competition that inspired the creation of Math Kangaroo in 1991. It features five divisions from Middle Primary (years 3-4) through Senior (years 11-12), with graduated difficulty levels. Certificates are awarded across five tiers: Prize (top 0.3%), High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, and Proficiency.
How to Prepare
Practice Across All Five Divisions
The AMC has divisions from Middle Primary to Senior. Ensure you practice problems specific to your division, as difficulty and topic coverage vary significantly.
Secure the Easy 3-Mark Questions First
The first 10 questions are worth 3 marks each and are the most straightforward. Solve these quickly and accurately to build a solid base before tackling harder sections.
Use AMT's Problem Collections
The Australian Mathematics Trust publishes problem books for each division. 'Australian Mathematics Competition Book' series contains past papers with detailed solutions.
Over 30 Countries Participate
The AMC is one of the oldest and largest competitions in the Asia-Pacific. Participation itself is an achievement, and certificates at every level recognize your effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Australian Mathematics Competition?
The AMC is one of the world's largest mathematics competitions, founded in 1978. It serves students from years 3-12 across five divisions and inspired the creation of Math Kangaroo.