FCDS Students Ace the AMC 10 & 12
Congratulations to FCDS Upper School students who competed and placed in the American Mathematics Contests.
25 questions. 75 minutes. The American Mathematics Contests are multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
Administered around the country, these competitions provide an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. The AMC 10 and 12 are the first in a series of competitions.
Congratulations to the students who placed in the top three of each contest:
AMC 10A
1st Place: Dylan Robinson
2nd Place: Zoya Khattak, Charlotte Pascoe, Caitlyn Tan (3-way tie)
3rd Place: Elizabeth Pohjola, Derin Yalcinkaya (tied)
AMC 12A
1st Place: Alec Jin
2nd Place: Amory Kelly
3rd Place: Ava Claire Scherer
AMC 12B
1st Place: Dylan Robinson
2nd Place: Anika Pawa
3rd Place: Derin Yalcinkaya
Congratulations to all the students who competed and a special thank you to their advisor Mrs. Charlotte Phillips!