AMC12 Math Competition
Past Papers & Solutions
Complete coverage of all 26 AMC12 exams from 2000-2025, 25 questions with detailed solutions, free PDF download.
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About AMC 12
AMC 12 (American Mathematics Competitions 12) is hosted byMAA, one of the worlds most influential high school math competitions, running since 2000 with hundreds of thousands of students from 30+ countries annually
✍ Format
- 25 multiple-choice questions (A/B/C/D/E)
- 75 minutes duration
- 6 pts correct, 1.5 pts blank, 0 wrong, max 150, no penalty
- No calculator allowed
- Bilingual CN/EN papers since 2020
- For grade 12 and below
📚 Topics
- Algebra: arithmetic, fractions, equations, inequalities, graphs
- Geometry: angles, triangles, area, volume, coordinates, Pythagorean theorem
- Number Theory: divisibility, prime factorization, GCD/LCM, congruence
- Combinatorics: counting, probability, logic, counting principles
🏆 Awards
- AIME Qualification (DHR): Top 2.5% globally
- Honor Roll (HR): Top 5% globally
- Achievement Roll (AR): Grade 6 and below, 15+ points
- School Honor Roll: Top 3 team average
- School Merit Roll: Team average met
- Cutoffs vary yearly based on global performance
Historical DHR / HR Cutoffs
Know your target score, plan your preparation
AIME Qualification
Recent cutoffs range 21-23. 2025 DHR was 22, 2024 was 22. Represents world-class performance, highly competitive for top universities.
Honor Roll
Recent cutoffs range 17-19. 2025 HR was 19, 2024 was 18. Represents strong math ability, a core goal for most students.
Achievement Roll
Honor award for younger students. Grade 6 and below need only 15 points to earn this award, encouraging early engagement with competition math.
AMC12 Past Papers (2000 — 2025)
All 26 years covered — click a card to view exam details and solutions
2000-2020 earlier papers also available!
All 26 years have dedicated pages — click below to view the archive
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AMC12 Resources Hub
One-stop AMC12 prep resources: past papers & answers, AoPS book list, hard-problem video, step-by-step checklist and vocabulary.
How to Use Past Papers
Use past papers strategically to double your prep efficiency
Study Timeline +
Choose the best study pace based on time remaining:
- 3-Month Systematic: Month 1 topic-based papers, Month 2 year-based sets, Month 3 mock exams + fill gaps
- 1-Month Intensive: First 2 weeks high-frequency topics, last 2 weeks daily papers + same-day review
- 1-Week Cram: Focus on last 5 years (2021-2025), 2 timed mocks daily, review recurring mistakes
Practice Order +
Different strategies at different stages for maximum effect:
- Foundation (by topic): Practice by algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics to build frameworks, pair with Key Topics guide
- Strengthening (by year): Start from newest (2025→2020→2015→…), prioritize recent exam style and difficulty
- Sprint (mixed): Random year papers, practice switching between topics, simulate real exam unpredictability
Mock Exam Training +
Strictly simulate real exam conditions:
- 40-min limit: 25 questions, ~1.6 min each. Finish first 15 in 20 min, leaving time for last 10
- Pacing: Skip questions stuck for 2+ min, secure easy points first, return later
- Answer sheet: Fill every 5 questions to avoid end-of-exam errors; no references or calculator allowed
Error Review Strategy +
Use errors efficiently for spiral improvement:
- Categorize: Tag errors as concept/calculation/reading/method issues to find weakest areas
- Trace back: Link each error to concepts and formulas, use Formula Sheet to reinforce foundations
- Spaced review: Review Day 1 → Redo Day 3 → Test Day 7; remove after 3 consecutive correct attempts
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- 26 years complete papers (700+ questions)
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- 3-level difficulty tags
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- Study plan guidance (customized)