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If you only use one type of study material, make it the official past exams.
| Material | Target Level | Key Features | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | AMC 8, AMC 10 | Covers algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics. Ideal for beginners. | | AoPS Volume 2: And Beyond | AMC 12, AIME | Advanced topics: complex numbers, vectors, advanced polynomials. | | Competition Math for Middle School (J. Batterson) | AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS | Straightforward explanations with practice problems. | | The Art of Problem Solving, Vol. 1 & 2 (Lehoczky & Rusczyk) | AMC 10/12, AIME | Gold standard. Teaches heuristic strategies (e.g., casework, Pigeonhole Principle). | amc study material
Static books are essential for learning theory, but dynamic databases are where you drill. If you only use one type of study
The MCQ exam consists of 150 questions and requires a scaled score of 250 (roughly 50%) to pass. | | AoPS Volume 2: And Beyond |
Don't ignore classic contest books like Problem-Solving Strategies by Arthur Engel. While Engel is generally for the IMO, the first two chapters (Combinatorics and Number Theory) are perfect for AMC 12 question 20-25.