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2016 American Mathematics Competition (AMC) Results
From Head of US Math Dept. Jeff Kress:
Each year over 350,000 students in roughly 6,000 schools participate in the MAA AMC 10/12 (Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competition). The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts.
This year, fourteen St. Luke’s students competed against one another to test their math skills. For the AMC 10 (open to students in grades 10 and below), Ajit Akole '18 came in first place. Ajit received a Silver Medal award from the MAA recognizing his achievement as St. Luke’s first place winner three years in a row. Dominic DeMarco ‘18 came in 2nd and Chloe Kekedjian '18 in 3rd place. For the AMC 12 (open to students in grade 12 and below), Alex Levy '16 came in first and Brian Beaumonte '16 and Luke Martocchio '17 tied for second place.
The main purpose of these contests is to spur interest in mathematics and to develop talent through the excitement of solving challenging problems in a timed multiple-choice format. The problems range from the very easy to the extremely difficult. Students who participate in the AMC 10/12 should find that most of the problems are challenging but within their grasp. The contest is intended for everyone from the average student at a typical school who enjoys mathematics to the very best student at the most special school.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
