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Algebra — AMC 8

Build speed and accuracy in AMC 8 algebra — equations, word problems, sequences, and functions.

4.8 (218 reviews)
1,960 enrolled
3 weeks · 14 sessions
Grades 6-8
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What You'll Learn

Solve linear equations quickly under time pressure
Translate word problems into algebraic expressions
Recognize and extend sequences and patterns
Work with functions, graphs, and rate problems
Apply Simon's Favorite Factoring Trick
Strategic guessing and answer-elimination techniques

This Course Includes

14 interactive sessions
30 worked examples with step-by-step solutions
3 practice sets (48 practice problems)
1 timed mini mock test
Weekly progress updates for parents
Detailed gap analysis at the end

Curriculum

3 weeks · 14 sessions
Linear Equations in One VariableLesson
Systems of Equations (Substitution)Lesson
Word Problems → EquationsLesson
Practice Set 1Practice
Arithmetic & Geometric SequencesLesson
Pattern Recognition StrategiesLesson
Functions & GraphsLesson
Practice Set 2Practice
Rate, Distance & Work ProblemsLesson
Inequalities & Absolute ValueLesson
Simon's Favorite Factoring TrickLesson
Algebraic Manipulations & ShortcutsLesson
Practice Set 3 (Full Range)Practice
Timed Mini Mock TestMock Test

Is This Course Right for Your Child?

Ideal for students who

+Are in grades 6-8 and interested in math competitions
+Want to prepare specifically for Algebra AMC 8
+Have basic arithmetic and pre-algebra skills
+Want structured, progressive preparation
+Enjoy visual, worked-example-based learning

Prerequisites

Comfortable with basic arithmetic (fractions, decimals)
Can read and understand word problems
No competition experience needed — we start from foundations

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything parents ask about this course

30–40 minutes. Each session includes concept introduction, 3 worked examples, and 4–6 practice problems.

No. Each AMC 8 topic course is independent. You can take them in any order.

Yes. Every lesson is accessible for free with 5 practice questions per lesson. Academy Pro ($99.99/year) adds unlimited practice, detailed analytics, and mock tests.

Yes. Weekly progress reports and a detailed gap analysis after each checkpoint.

The AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competition 8) is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple choice exam for students in grade 8 and below, administered by the Mathematical Association of America.

Competition math goes beyond school curriculum to build problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills. This course teaches you to spot patterns, use elegant shortcuts, and tackle unfamiliar problems under time pressure.

Yes. Every session has worked examples with step-by-step solutions, guided practice with hints, and immediate feedback.

Your child keeps full access to everything completed. You can enroll in another free course or upgrade to Pro.

Designed by Experts

Cuemath Academy Team

This course is designed by the same team behind Cuemath's 1:1 tutoring program — trusted by 400,000+ students across 80+ countries. Our competition prep curriculum is built by math competition coaches with decades of experience.

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