AMC10 & CIMC Contest Prep Class

Course Description

Why This Course Matters (Course Positioning) AMC10 (USA) and CIMC (Canada) are the gateway competitions for students aiming toward elite STEM programs such as Waterloo CS/Math, UofT Engineering, McMaster Engineering, and top U.S. universities. A strong AMC10/CIMC performance builds: • Competitive university application profiles • Strong problem-solving foundations for high school advanced math • Readiness for higher competitions like AMC12/CSMC/Euclid This course is designed to help students confidently enter the North American contest track. Course Goals By the end of 30 hours, students will: • Master the core AMC10/CIMC topics and high-frequency problem types • Develop contest-level logical reasoning and pattern recognition skills • Learn speed strategies and contest heuristics • Build mathematical maturity required for advanced competitions • Complete multiple simulations & timed practice exams • Establish a solid foundation for AMC12/CSMC/Euclid in future years Course Modules (30 Hours) Module 1 — Number Theory Essentials • Divisibility · Modular arithmetic · Diophantine equations · Prime factorization Module 2 — Algebra & Functions • Factoring · Quadratics · Systems of equations · Inequalities · Functional thinking Module 3 — Geometry & Coordinate Geometry • Polygons · Circles · Triangles · Similarity · Distance · Area · Coordinate proofs Module 4 — Counting & Combinatorics • Permutations · Combinations · Casework · Probability logic · Binomial reasoning Module 5 — Contest Problem-Solving Techniques • Pattern spotting · Elimination strategies · Time optimization · Avoiding traps Module 6 — Practice Exams & Review • Timed drills · Full mock exams · Error analysis · Contest readiness checklist Competition Pathway (G6 → G12 → University Applications) G6–8: AMC8 + Gauss ⬇ G9–10: AMC10 + CIMC (this course) ⬇ G10–11: AMC12 + CSMC ⬇ G11–12: Euclid ⬇ Gr. 12 Application Season: Use contest results to strengthen applications to Waterloo, UofT, McMaster, Western, UBC, McGill, etc. Who Is This Course For? This course is ideal for: • Students aiming for top math, CS, engineering programs • Students who performed well in AMC8/Gauss and want to level up • Students who enjoy challenge-based learning • Students who want early exposure to advanced math • Students seeking long-term advantage in university admissions • Highly motivated G8–G10 learners Class Format • Small group: 6–15 students • Total: 30 hours • Schedule: 2 hours/week • Tuition: $30/hour