ABOUT AMO AND SIU
American Math Olympiad (AMO) is an international math competition for elementary, middle and high school students jointly organised by SIMCC and Southern Illinois University (SIU). It promotes the importance and a deeper understanding of math. AMO is open to all Grade 2 to 12 students and its framework is based on The US Common Core Standards. A group of the best educators from Southern Illinois University with comprehensive knowledge and experience in the Common Core Math curriculum design unique papers to challenge the student and at the same time promote their interest in math. Some of the distinguished benefits (or The key benefits) of AMO are university scholarships, Global Scholars Program, International Junior Honor Society (IJHS) membership, tuition grants and internships.
Goals
1. CULTIVATE INTEREST
To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
2. INTRODUCE CONCEPTS
To introduce important Mathematical concepts
3. PROBLEM SOLVING
To teach major strategies and develop mathematical flexibility in solving problems
4. MEETING CHALLENGES
To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges
5. SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES
To open up University Scholarships and Educational opportunities in America for students