The 2026 AMC8 China region cutoff scores have been released. ASDAN/China Organizing Committee has adopted a dual cutoff system! ASDAN's cutoff aligns with the North American region, while the China Organizing Committee has set its own independent cutoff. Let's take a look at the cutoff scores across all regions!
01 Summary of 2026 AMC8 Cutoff Scores Across All Regions
This year, the China Organizing Committee set an independent cutoff. The ASDAN version aligns with the North American region. Both cutoff systems are certified by the MAA, and the certificates hold equal validity. They only indicate the award level, without specifying nationality or cutoff differences.
China Organizing Committee Cutoff Scores (Core Reference)
| Award | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|
| Perfect Score | 25 |
| Top 1% (Distinguished Honor Roll) | 22 |
| Top 5% (Honor Roll) | 18 |
| Top 10% | 16 |
| Top 25% | 14 |
| Achievement Roll (Grade 6 and below only) | 15 |
It is undeniable that as more people pay attention to the AMC8 competition, the cutoff scores have been rising year by year. This year, the Top 1% cutoff in the US region has surged to 24 points, leaving only a one-question margin for error and breaking a record set over two decades ago. The Top 5% cutoff has also reached 21 points, crossing the 20-point threshold for the first time!
One can only say that with Chinese students entering the competition, the level of competition has intensified significantly!
The soaring AMC8 cutoff scores also reflect that more and more students are starting to focus on this competition, and future competition will only become fiercer! This is because it truly serves as an important reference for families with specific academic advancement goals, both domestically and internationally!
02 Comprehensive Guide to the AMC8 Math Competition
Competition Introduction
The AMC8 Math Competition, first held in 1985, is a mathematics contest designed for students in grade 8 and below. It serves as the introductory stage within the well-established AMC competition series.
Because it is used as an assessment criterion by top-tier schools in China, such as the "Three Public Schools" in Shanghai and the "Six Strong Schools" in Beijing, it has prompted more 4th to 6th graders to start learning and participating. Currently, the number of participants has nearly reached the level of previous domestic Olympiad math cup competitions.
Competition Rules
The exam date remains relatively consistent each year, typically held in mid-to-late January.
Eligibility: Grade 8 or below, and under 14.5 years of age.
Duration: 40 minutes.
Format: 25 multiple-choice questions.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for incorrect or unanswered questions. Maximum score is 25.
Exam Location: The competition is conducted via both online computer-based testing and offline formats. This means students can take the exam from home or any suitable internet-connected environment without needing to travel to a specific testing center.
Difficulty Level
The AMC8 is the least difficult competition in the AMC series and is ideal for beginners. Its difficulty level is comparable to that of 6th-grade math cup competitions.
Among the international math competitions popular with primary and middle school students, the AMC8 is more challenging than the Math Kangaroo and the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC).
The AMC8 exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions, with difficulty progressively increasing from simple to complex.
Tested Knowledge Points
The AMC8 covers all elementary school math concepts, along with select middle school topics and Olympiad-level math, aiming to comprehensively assess students' mathematical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
The AMC8 syllabus is primarily divided into four major categories: Algebra, Geometry, Applications, and Computation.
| Category | Specific Content |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, real numbers, number lines, and Cartesian coordinate systems; systems of linear equations, simple quadratic equations, simple inequalities; basic algebraic techniques. |
| Geometry | Basic geometric constructions; plane Euclidean geometry (points, lines, triangles, special quadrilaterals, circles); perimeter and area of regular shapes; basic solid geometry. |
| Applications | Simple counting problems, probability, logic puzzles, and statistics. |
| Computation | Proportions, percentages, ratios, distance-rate-time problems, work problems, and mixture/concentration problems. |
Registration Guide
Registration Portal: Since 2021, the AMC Math Competition no longer accepts individual registrations from the general public.
If you wish to participate in the AMC Math Competition, all candidates must register through one of the following two methods:
Method 1: School Registration
If the student's school is an official ASDAN partner or testing center, the school can handle the registration collectively.
Method 2: Registration via Partner Institutions
If the school is not an official partner testing center, registration must be handled through an authorized training institution. Please note that institutional registration deadlines are earlier than the official cutoff date.
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