Course Description

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)  are a series of examinations and curriculum that help students build their problem solving skills and expand their mathematical knowledge. THE AMC are the first in a series of competitions that will determine the United States team for the International Math Olympiad (IMO). The competitions are fun and engaging and challenge student’s classroom skills in a friendly and low stress environment. 

At Ivy Sage Academy, we are pleased to offer classes to prepare students for the AMC 8, the  first in the series of AMC competitions. The AMC 8  is a math competition designed specifically for middle schoolers (grades 6-8; students must be younger than 14.5 years old on the day of competition) The AMC 8 is designed to foster a love for mathematics, promote the growth of  analytical skills, and encourage strong team building skills. 

In preparing for the AMC 8, our middle school students will cover a wide breadth of topics: probability, word problems, sequencing, series, estimation, spatial visualization, reading and interpreting graphs and tables and basic geometric and algebraic concepts.  Students will meet with our AMC 8 competition manager regularly to prepare for competition. 

Teacher Profile 

Mark Moseley brings almost a decade of elementary teaching experience in the Miami area including primary reading and upper grades (classroom teaching and as a science and math teacher.) He has a BA and MA in Elementary Education from Florida International University and certifications in science and GATE from the University of La Verne and Converse College respectively. Mr. Moseley currently works for Irvine Unified School District as a full-time Science specialist. 

Preparation Before Class             

1. An electronic device with access to the internet. 

2. Zoom Launcher needed for accessing class meetings. 

3. SeeSaw needed for accessing class assignments and other study materials. 

4. 教务宝 needed for scheduling class sessions, sending the class notification, reschedule requests, etc. 

Attendance and Participation

Attendance: If absences are necessary, please contact us 24 hours before class. If the student has to be late for class or leave early, please try not to interrupt class when leave.

Participation: During the class sessions, please try to pay attention and actively engage with the class material exercises and your peers. It will make the class more productive (and more fun) for us all!