Students Earn Nation's Top Marks on the American Mathematical Competition
Seung Hyun Kim '14 and Joseph Blackman '13 earned some of the nation's highest scores on the American Mathematics Competition (AMC), a first in a series of tests that determine the United States team for the International Mathematics Olympiad. Seung Hyun scored in the top half of the top 1 percent of 29,893 test-takers on the AMC 12B, which was administered in February. He scored 140 out of a possible 150. Only six other students across the country scored higher. Joseph scored 108 out of 150, placing him among the top 5 percent of all test-takers in the nation.
Seung Hyun Kim '14 and Joseph Blackman '13 earned some of the nation's highest scores on the American Mathematics Competition (AMC), a first in a series of tests that determine the United States team for the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Seung Hyun scored in the top half of the top 1 percent of 29,893 test-takers on the AMC 12B, which was administered in February. He scored 140 out of a possible 150. Only six other students across the country scored higher. Joseph scored 108 out of 150, placing him among the top 5 percent of all test-takers in the nation.
The two have advanced to take the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), an achievement earned by just top 5 percent of the test takers.
The two have advanced to take the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), an achievement earned by just top 5 percent of the test takers.
Students who earn the highest marks on the AMC tests are invited to take the AIME. If Seung Hyun and Joe earn top marks again on the AIME, they will be invited to participate in the United States Mathematical Olympiad. Students who perform well in the Olympiad could go on to participate in or be invited to take the test to perform on the United States Math Team that competes internationally.
The American Mathematics Competitions, which are coordinated by the Mathematical Associations of America, are dedicated to strengthening the math skills and capabilities of American youth. The organization believes that the contests can have lasting educational value, giving students opportunities to practice, participate in math leagues or clubs at their respective schools, and by encouraging students to develop an appreciation and love of mathematics beyond what is required in school.
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