Most students have a "kryptonite" subject—whether it is Geometry, Number Theory, or Counting. Instead of re-reading general books, use specialized to patch holes.
| Target Score | Required Books | | :--- | :--- | | | Competition Math for Middle School + AoPS Volume 1 | | AMC 10/12: 100-120 | AoPS Volume 1 + Introduction to Counting + Compendium | | AMC 12: 120+ (AIME Bound) | AoPS Volume 2 + 105 AMC 12 Problems + Number Theory (Andreescu) | | Perfect Scorer (Honor Roll) | All of the above + past AIME problems. | amc exam preparation books
Don’t let the title fool you. While aimed at middle schoolers preparing for MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8, this book is an excellent primer for high schoolers who feel "behind" in number theory or combinatorics. It is concise and less intimidating than the massive AoPS volumes. Most students have a "kryptonite" subject—whether it is