Free AMC 10 diagnostic demo
Timed contest-style items live. You leave with a written November plan and a blank-strategy read.
Book the free demo →TestPrepKart Math Prep · MAA contest · Grades 10 and below
AMC 10
The November contest that can open an AIME door. This page is the counselor manual: 75-minute scoring with blank credit, A vs B dates, how host registration works, and how AMC 10 differs from AMC 8.
What we offer
If you want AMC 10 prep, here is what TestPrepKart puts on the table.
MAA already owns dates, host registration, and AIME rules. Our job is different: prepare Grades 8-10 with the AMC 10 scoring mindset (blank credit is real), November A/B planning, and an honest AIME conversation.
1:1 contest + course tutoring
English lessons with Indian faculty. Algebra/Geometry hubs stay warm; AMC timing gets dedicated sets. USD rates on grade hubs.
See Grade 9 1:1 details →Small group classes
Weekly peer contest energy without dropping school/course pacing.
See group details →Topic packs for weak strands
Short packs when algebra, counting, or geometry block AMC 10 movement.
Browse topic packs →Blank-strategy coaching
We unteach AMC 8 never-leave-blank folklore and practice when a blank beats a guess.
See AMC 10 scoring →A/B + AIME path help
November A/B planning and a clear explanation of how AIME invitations work this cycle.
See the AIME path →
LIVE MATH SESSIONS
Inside our live math sessions
Real screenshots from live TestprepKart math classes. Students and faculty on the call, with the lesson board open.
OUR CLASSES
Our classes.
See how live Math Prep sessions run. These three clips are the same on every exam and grade page.
1:1 class
2:00
Small group
1:45
Topic pack
1:30
Quick facts
Not AMC 8 with harder numbers. Different clock, different scoring, AIME path.
| Full name | AMC 10 · American Mathematics Competition 10 (MAA) |
|---|---|
| Who | Grade 10 and below; under 17.5 years on contest day |
| Format | 25 questions · 75 minutes · multiple choice · no calculator |
| Scoring | 6 correct · 1.5 blank · 0 wrong · max 150 |
| When | November A and B dates (2026-27: Nov 5 and Nov 13) |
| AIME | Possible via published AMC 10 qualification score (2026-27: 100+ per MAA) |
| Our coaching band | Grades 8-10 US families, including NRI and Indian-origin students |
What it is
A high-school contest gateway with real invitational stakes.
AMC 10 sits above AMC 8 and beside early high-school course work. Families who treat blank strategy like AMC 8 leave points on the table.
Who · register · fees
Hosts register with MAA. Parents ask the school first.
| Eligibility | Grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the competition. |
|---|---|
| How to register | Through an MAA-approved host with physical premises. Ask the school/competition manager. If the school cannot host, use MAA's public host list. |
| Fees | Host registration + student license bundles (A and B each need a license if sitting both). Confirm live fees on maa.org/amcreg. Tutoring is separate USD pricing on our hubs. |
| Our coaching band | Grades 8-10, Indian faculty teaching in English, with honest AIME-path counseling. |
Scoring vs AMC 8
This is the rule change parents must hear out loud.
AMC 8
1 / 0 / 0 scoring. Blank equals wrong. Guess remaining items.
- 40 minutes · max 25
- No AIME path
AMC 10
6 / 1.5 / 0 scoring. Blank can beat a bad guess. Max 150.
- 75 minutes · harder end items
- AIME path exists via published threshold
A and B dates
Two Novembers. One higher score for AIME rules.
Example 2026-27 MAA dates below. Re-check maa.org/amcreg before you plan travel or tutoring taper.
- By Sep 30
Early host registration. Hosts lock early-bird fees. Ask the school now, not in late October.
- Oct windows
Regular / late host deadlines. New managers face earlier cutoffs than returning ones. Confirm live deadlines.
- Nov 5
AMC 10 A. First sitting. Review carefully before deciding on B.
- Nov 13
AMC 10 B. Second chance. Requires a separate student license. Higher score counts for AIME qualification rules.
AIME path
AMC 10 can unlock AIME. It does not automatically enroll anyone.
Qualification (confirm live)
For 2026-27, MAA states AMC 10 scores of 100 or above (with other eligibility met) qualify students to register for AIME. Policies can change by cycle; always verify on maa.org.
AMC 10 ≥ 100Invite emailSeparate AIME fee
After the invite
Recent MAA guidance describes AIME as scheduled by the student at Pearson centers during a published February window, with no alternate dates. We help with Math prep; families handle scheduling logistics.
February windowInteger answersInvite only
Official site vs our value
MAA owns the contest. We own the November prep plan.
| Official MAA / AMC covers | What TestPrepKart adds |
|---|---|
| Dates, host registration, fees, eligibility, AIME invitation rules. | Grades 8-10 tutoring plus timed AMC 10 sets with blank-strategy coaching. |
| Teacher manuals and scoring instructions. | Unteach AMC 8 guessing folklore and sequence A/B taper weeks. |
| AIME administration details for qualifiers. | Post-score counseling: whether to chase B, and whether AIME prep should start. |
Start at maa.org/student-programs/amc and maa.org/amcreg. Then book our demo.
November strategy
Counselor rules for a 75-minute paper with blank credit.
Grade-by-grade guide
What AMC 10 prep looks like in Grades 8-10
Grade 8 · what this exam is probing
Strong Grade 8 students can sit AMC 10, especially after AMC 8. Later problems still assume more algebra fluency than AMC 8.
Eligible early · AMC 10 is grade 10 and below (age rules apply)
Algebra fluencyGeometryCountingBlank strategy
Skills we expect to see
- 25 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes
- Scoring: 6 correct / 1.5 blank / 0 wrong (max 150)
- Strategic blanks are real on AMC 10 (unlike AMC 8)
- November A and/or B dates; higher score counts for AIME rules
Grade 9 · what this exam is probing
Algebra I course strength helps, but AMC 10 still rewards contest moves beyond chapter tests.
Common AMC 10 year · Algebra I / geometry contest mix
Linear / quadraticFunctionsGeometryCounting / probability
Skills we expect to see
- Host registration through school or approved site
- AIME invite path exists from AMC 10 (unlike AMC 8)
- For 2026-27, MAA publishes a fixed AMC 10 AIME threshold (100); confirm live policy
- Students may take A and B; need a license for each sitting
Grade 10 · what this exam is probing
Grade 10 is the last standard AMC 10 year. Strong scorers look toward AIME and later AMC 12. Geometry course work helps some items; contest counting still needs separate practice.
Last AMC 10 year for most · AIME / AMC 12 conversations begin
Algebra staminaGeometry reasoningCountingAIME readiness talk
Skills we expect to see
- Age rule: under 17.5 on contest day, and grade 10 or below
- No calculator
- Honor designations publish after the contest; we do not invent cutoffs
- AIME, when invited, is a separate registration/scheduling step
How we prepare
Course spine, then timed papers, then A/B decisions.
Confirm host + dates
School/approved site, A only vs A and B licenses.
Close algebra/geometry gaps
Use Grade 8-10 hubs for the academic spine.
Live contest lessons
1:1 or group AMC-style problem solving.
Full timed papers
75-minute rehearsals with blank-strategy review.
A/B + AIME counseling
After A, decide on B and whether AIME prep starts.
Parent tips
Help without importing AMC 8 folklore into November.
- Ask about hosting and A/B licenses in September, not the week of the test.
- Remind your child that blanks earn 1.5 on AMC 10.
- Do not promise AIME from effort alone; watch the published threshold.
- Keep sleep intact before both A and B if sitting both.
Why families choose it
A national high-school contest with a clear next rung, when coached honestly.
Done well, AMC 10 builds contest stamina and an informed AIME decision. Done poorly, it becomes AMC 8 advice on a longer clock. We coach the first path.
NRI · Indian-origin families
MAA ladder language without assuming prior US contest culture.
Many of our Grades 8-10 families are Indian-origin or NRI and ask about AMC 10 / AIME early. Indian faculty teach in English, explain host registration and blank scoring, and keep Algebra/Geometry course prep aligned.
Get in touch
Book a free AMC 10 diagnostic demo
A live 1:1 contest session. Your child works timed items. You leave with a written November plan.
- Readiness for Grades 8-10 / age rules
- Timed mini-set with blank-strategy coaching
- Written plan: weekly rhythm into A/B dates
FAQ
Questions parents ask about AMC 10
What is the AMC 10?
The American Mathematics Competition 10 from the Mathematical Association of America. It is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice contest for students in grade 10 and below.
How is scoring different from AMC 8?
AMC 10 awards 6 points for correct, 1.5 for blank, and 0 for wrong (max 150). AMC 8 awards 1 / 0 / 0 with no blank credit. On AMC 10, leaving a hopeless item blank can beat a wrong guess.
Does AMC 10 qualify students for AIME?
Yes, when the score meets MAA's published AIME qualification rule for that cycle. For 2026-27, MAA states students scoring 100 or above on AMC 10 (and meeting other eligibility rules) qualify to register for AIME. Always confirm the live policy on maa.org. AMC 8 does not qualify anyone for AIME.
When is AMC 10?
Two dates each cycle: A and B in November. For 2026-27 MAA lists AMC 10 A on Nov 5, 2026 and AMC 10 B on Nov 13, 2026. A student may take both; the higher score is used for AIME qualification rules.
How do we register?
Through an MAA-approved competition host (school, university, learning center, math circle). Parents ask the school first. Hosts buy registration and student licenses; a student taking both A and B needs two licenses.
What are the fees?
Hosts pay MAA early/regular/late registration fees plus student bundles (recently $30 per 10-license AMC 10 bundle). Families usually pay the host's pass-through cost. Confirm live figures on maa.org/amcreg. Tutoring is separate USD pricing on our hubs.
Who is eligible?
Grade 10 or below, and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the competition.
What happens after AIME qualification?
Invited students receive instructions to register/schedule AIME (for 2027, MAA describes Pearson testing-center administration with a separate fee). AIME is invite-only and not automatic just because a student sat AMC 10.
Can you guarantee AIME?
No. Thresholds and fields change by policy year. We can build content coverage, timing, and blank strategy.
Are calculators allowed on AMC 10?
No. AMC 10 is taken without calculators. Pace and mental / paper strategies matter.
Ready to plan AMC 10 prep?
Book a free demo or WhatsApp us with grade, prior AMC scores, and whether your school hosts A/B.