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Geometry — AMC 8

Master AMC 8 geometry through progressive lessons, worked examples, and timed practice — from angle basics to coordinate geometry and auxiliary lines.

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2,840 enrolled
3 weeks · 14 sessions
Grades 6-8
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What You'll Learn

Angle relationships and triangle properties for competition
Pythagorean Theorem shortcuts and common triples
Area and perimeter of composite figures and shaded regions
Coordinate geometry and the Shoelace Theorem
How to spot hidden triangles and draw auxiliary lines
Time management for 40 questions in 40 minutes

This Course Includes

14 interactive sessions
33 worked examples with step-by-step solutions
3 practice sets (54 practice problems)
1 timed mini mock test
Weekly progress updates for parents
Detailed gap analysis at the end

Curriculum

3 weeks · 14 sessions
Angle Relationships
Triangle Fundamentals
Pythagorean Theorem & Common Triples
Practice Set 1
Area of Triangles, Quadrilaterals & Polygons
Circles: Area, Arcs, Sectors
Composite Figures & Shaded Regions
Practice Set 2
Coordinate Geometry & Shoelace Theorem
Similarity & Proportional Reasoning
3D Geometry & Spatial Visualization
Geometric Modeling & Auxiliary Lines
Practice Set 3 (Full Range)
Timed Mini Mock 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 Geometry 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. The course starts with foundations (angles, triangles) and builds progressively to advanced topics.

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. You'll receive 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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