NORTH COAST, Calif. – The Mathematics Department at Mendocino College has announced that the registration deadline for the AMC10 and AMC12 math competitions hosted at the college has been extended to Monday, Jan. 27.
The competitions are open to both middle and high students in Lake and Mendocino counties.
Both the AMC 10 and the AMC 12 are 75 minutes in length and have 25 multiple-choice questions that focus on problem-solving skills.
The AMC10 (for students in grade 10 and below) contains problems which can be solved with algebra and geometry concepts.
The AMC 12 (for students in grade 12 and below) contains problems which can be solved with pre-calculus concepts.
Students are encouraged to register for one or both competitions.
The AMC 10 is the first in the series of competitions leading to the USA Team at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Students who rank in the top 25 percent nationally will qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME).
The USA Mathematical Olympiad and the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad qualifiers are selected from the top performing students on the AIME.
Forms have been sent to area high schools and also may be obtained by contacting Leslie Banta, assistant professor of mathematics, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The registration fee is $5 per participant for each competition. This fee can be waived for financial reasons by contacting Professor Banta.