The Mathematical Association of America is the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. The mission of the MAA is to advance the understanding of mathematics and its impact on our world.

The MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC) program leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. The MAA AMC program helps America’s educators identify talent and foster a love of mathematics through classroom resources and friendly competition. The MAA AMC program positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.

The American Mathematics Competitions are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students.

Contests includes:

• American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8): AMC’s middle school
  level competition
• American Mathematics Competition 10/12 (AMC 10/12): AMC’s high
  school level competition
• American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME): AMC’s
  invitational competition for high-scoring AMC 10/12 participants
• United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and United
  States of America Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO): AMC’s top
  invitational competition for high-scoring AIME participants
• The Putnam Competition: An annual mathematics competition for
  undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada