In just two weeks, the Bard Math Circle will be hosting the AMC 8 on the Bard College campus. The contest is geared towards middle school students who are interested in having fun trying to solve quirky and challenging math problems that often require creative solutions!
Registration is open up until the day of the contest (November 13th), but please register soon, as space is limited. Register now on our website!
The contest will be hosted in the Reem-Kayden Center at Bard College on November 13th from 4–7 PM. Immediately following the exam, pizza will be served and Bard College mathematics professor Japheth Wood will present a special talk on Farey Fractions and Ford Circles.
AMC 8 Contest Information
Date: Tuesday, November 13th
Time: The check-in table opens by 4:00pm, event ends by 7:00pm
Location: Reem-Kayden Center, Bard College
For: Students, geared towards grades 6–8. Younger students welcome
Price: Still free! Please read below to help make this all possible.
Prep Sessions
Join us for a prep session! We are offering five sessions, each focusing on a different topic, leading up to the AMC 8. Enjoy solving novel and challenging mathematical problems and arrive at the AMC 8 more prepared. You are welcome at any of the sessions, and we recommend them all!
Dates: Saturdays, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10
Location: Bard College Campus.
Sign up: When you register for the AMC 8
Math Talk
After the talk, students will be treated to an engaging math talk by a Bard College math professor. Parents and teachers are welcome to join us.
Speaker: Professor Japheth Wood, Bard College
Talk Title: Farey Fractions and Ford Circles
These events are free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Make it a Team Event!
The AMC 8 Contest is an individual event. But just for fun, let's make it a team event. We'll add the top 3 scores from your school as your team score. Contact us at bardmathcircle@gmail.com if you'd like to form a non-school team.
Help Make the Math Happen!
We have raised $984 towards our goal of $4,000 to support Bard Math Circle activities this year, including our Contest Program, Girls Math Club and CAMP.
Please visit our giving page to make your donation today.
Our heartfelt thanks to those who have already made a donation.
2018–2019 Contest Schedule
We feature the American Math Competitions contests (AMC 8, AMC 10, and AMC 12), the Purple Comet contest, and Girls’ Adventures in Mathematics (GAIM).
Our focus is on encouraging a culture of creative mathematical problem-solving. This popular program attracts students come from all over the Mid-Hudson Valley.
2018–2019 Contest Schedule:
November 13, 2018 – AMC 8
February 13, 2019 – AMC 10/12B
April 2019 – Purple Comet! contest
April 2019 – GAIM
We can't wait to see you at the AMC 8!
Bard Math Circle
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