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The document outlines the syllabus for the AMC exam, categorized into four main sections: Algebra (35-40%), Geometry (25-30%), Number Theory (10-15%), and Combinatorics & Probability (15-20%). Each section includes key topics and high-priority areas for students, particularly those preparing for JEE. Additionally, it provides recommended practice resources to aid in exam preparation.

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AMC Portion

The document outlines the syllabus for the AMC exam, categorized into four main sections: Algebra (35-40%), Geometry (25-30%), Number Theory (10-15%), and Combinatorics & Probability (15-20%). Each section includes key topics and high-priority areas for students, particularly those preparing for JEE. Additionally, it provides recommended practice resources to aid in exam preparation.

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AMC Portion

I. Algebra (≈35–40% of paper)

 Linear & Quadratic Equations

 Polynomials (factorization, roots, Remainder & Factor Theorems)

 Rational Expressions

 Exponents & Logarithms

 Radicals & Surds

 Inequalities (linear, quadratic, absolute value)

 Sequences & Series (arithmetic, geometric, recursive)

 Functions

o Domain, range

o Functional equations

o Piecewise and inverse functions

 Complex Numbers (including De Moivre's Theorem basics)

 Symmetric sums and Vieta's formulas


📌 High Priority for JEE Students: Polynomials, Functions, Inequalities, Sequences

II. Geometry (≈25–30% of paper)

 Euclidean Geometry

o Triangles: Similarity, Congruence, Special points (centroid, orthocenter)

o Circles: Tangents, Chords, Power of a Point, Cyclic Quadrilaterals

o Quadrilaterals: Parallelograms, Trapeziums

o Polygons: Angle sums, symmetry

 Coordinate Geometry

o Lines, Distance, Midpoint, Slopes

o Circles, Parabolas (basic), Ellipses

 Transformations
o Rotation, Reflection, Translation, Dilation

 3D Geometry

o Cubes, Spheres, Cones, Cylinders – volume, surface area


📌 High Priority: Circles, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Transformations

III. Number Theory (≈10–15%)

 Divisibility and Remainders

 Prime Numbers & Factorization

 Greatest Common Divisor & Least Common Multiple

 Modular Arithmetic

 Congruences

 Digit-based problems

 Base conversions
📌 High Priority: Mods, GCD/LCM, Prime Factor Tricks, Fermat/Little Theorems

IV. Combinatorics & Probability (≈15–20%)

 Counting Techniques

o Permutations & Combinations

o Pascal’s Triangle

 Inclusion–Exclusion Principle

 Binomial Theorem

 Probability

o Classical Probability

o Conditional Probability

o Expected Value (simple)

 Pigeonhole Principle
📌 High Priority: P&C, Inclusion–Exclusion, Basic Probability, Binomial Problems

📚 Top Practice Resources:

1. Art of Problem Solving Vol. 1 & 2 – Core syllabus + problems


2. Mastering AMC 10/12 (OmegaLearn – free PDF + videos)

3. Ace the AMC 10/12 by Ritvik Rustagi (problems by topic)

4. AoPS Online Wiki for past year papers and topic tagging

5. Euclid and Fermat contests (Waterloo) – same type of questions

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