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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First, if you aren't expecting a 22+ on AMC8, don't bother with AMC10.

You only need 12 correct (0 mistakes) for a 90.

The achievement roll doesn't mean anything; it's not even publicized anymore.

It's a waste of time and hassle if you aren't trying to qualify for AIME (which requires 15 correct), unless you can convince your local school to buy it and run it for 10-20 students.

Mathcounts is a more convenient and fun place for a middle schooler going for a middle score on AMC10.

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First PP here.  I disagree with the idea of needing a 22+ AMC 8 score to be ready for AMC 10.  Instead, a kid should mock old AMC 10 tests (75 minutes, 6 points for a correct answer and 1.5 points for leaving a problem blank), and compare the results with the AIME cutoff for that specific test.  The scope of AMC 8 and AMC10 is not the same.  The speed is also not the same.  Kids who are a little slower, but have a deeper knowledge of math will do better on AMC 10 than AMC 8.

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