Official MAA paper · Free PDF
2023 AMC 8
Read the original questions with their diagrams and answer choices. Attempt the paper before opening the official worked solutions.
Competition mathematics · AMC 8
AMC 8 questions and practice
Build mathematical problem-solving skills with original MAA competition questions, official solutions, focused problem sets, and an independent practice quiz.
- Format
- 25 multiple-choice questions
- Official duration
- 40 minutes
- Tools
- No calculator
- Level
- Grade 8 and below
See current MAA policies for eligibility and competition rules.
Original AMC 8 questions
These resources are published by the Mathematical Association of America or delivered through its official competition platform. The public sample paper below contains all 25 questions from the 2023 competition.
Official MAA digital practice
2022 and 2023 AMC 8
Open the MAA Student Portal and choose “Click here for Practice Competitions.” The practice list includes AMC 8 – 2022 and AMC 8 – 2023.
The practice entry is on the portal’s login page; choose the practice link to reach the available competitions.
Open individual 2023 questions and solutions
Each link opens the relevant starting page in MAA’s PDF. Some solutions continue onto the following page.
Question 1
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Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 13
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Question 25
Official MAA problem sets
Practice a specific strategy using MAA’s AMC 8 Math Club resources. Each linked entry includes a problem-set attachment and its solutions.
Work Backwards
Reverse the operations from the final condition.
Casework
Split the possibilities into complete, nonoverlapping cases.
Find a Pattern
Look for repetition and explain the rule.
Guess and Check
Test candidates against every condition.
Make an Ordered List
Organize the possibilities to avoid missing or repeating cases.
Solve a Simpler Problem
Study a smaller case before returning to the full problem.
Use Symmetry
Identify transformations that preserve the quantity.
Write an Equation
Translate the relationships into a useful equation.
Build your problem-solving toolkit
Number sense
Fractions, divisibility, remainders, factors, multiples, and numerical structure.
Algebra and ratios
Percentages, proportions, averages, rates, equations, and working backward.
Geometry
Lengths, area, perimeter, coordinates, three-dimensional objects, and spatial reasoning.
Counting and probability
Organized counting, repeated objects, paths, combinations, and equally likely outcomes.
Logic and patterns
Cycles, constraints, systematic cases, and testing whether a rule must hold.
1. Try before checking
Work through a problem and record your reasoning before opening a solution.
2. Review the decision
Identify the key idea, the first incorrect step, and a simpler way to organize the work.
3. Return under time
Revisit missed topics, then use a complete timed set to practice choosing when to move on.
Original Code Scholars practice
Practice your AMC 8 skills
Choose a five-question topic set or work through all 25 original questions. Timed mode uses the full mixed set, with explanations available after submission. Completed practice summaries stay in this browser.
Official competition information
MAA competition overview
Find the current AMC 8 format, competition information, and participation guidance.
Current competition policies
Check MAA’s current eligibility, allowed materials, and administration rules.
Students and parents
Read MAA’s guidance for families and preparation-resource information.
Official competition materials belong to the Mathematical Association of America. Code Scholars Tutoring provides the independent practice questions and explanations on this page.