AMC 8 — Practice Tests & Mock Exams
Independently authored AMC 8-style practice — full-length timed mocks at the real contest format, with a step-by-step worked solution on every problem.
The real contest length
Same clock, re-takeable
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How the practice works
What's on the AMC 8
The topic areas our AMC 8-style problems are built around.
AMC 8 — Frequently asked questions
What is the AMC 8?
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice competition run by the Mathematical Association of America. Each correct answer is worth 1 point, and there is no penalty for a wrong answer or a blank, so the maximum score is 25. It is the entry rung of the American Mathematics Competitions.
Who can take the AMC 8?
Eligibility has two conditions and a student must meet both: grade 8 or below, and under 15.5 years old on competition day. The age cap surprises families more often than the grade cap — a student who is academically ready can still be too old.
Should my child guess on the AMC 8?
Yes. A blank and a wrong answer are both worth 0 on the AMC 8, so there is nothing to lose by answering every question. This is the opposite of the AMC 10 and 12, where a blank is worth 1.5 points and reckless guessing costs you.
How do I prepare for the AMC 8?
Two things: know the topics, and survive the clock. 40 minutes for 25 problems is about 96 seconds each, and pacing is a skill you can only train by practising at contest pace. Our practice is organised by topic so you can attack one weakness at a time, then run full-length timed mocks at the real 40-minute limit.
Are these real AMC 8 problems?
No. Every problem is independently authored in the AMC 8 style. We do not reproduce past competition problems. Our practice is a companion to the official materials, not a substitute.
Does the AMC 8 lead to the AIME?
No — AIME qualification comes from the AMC 10 and AMC 12, not the AMC 8. The AMC 8 is where students build the habits: reading a competition problem, recognising the structure, and working under a clock. It is the on-ramp to the ladder, not a rung of the qualification path.
Is this affiliated with the MAA?
No. Texas CBE™ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. AMC® and AMC 8® are registered trademarks of the MAA.