Grades 8-10 · Ages 13-17
AMC 10 Prep: One-to-One Tutor for 10A and 10B
One-to-one coaching for the MAA's 25-question, 75-minute contest, the first step toward the AIME.
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How it works, in short
TaleemSquare AMC 10 prep is live, one-to-one online coaching for students in grade 10 and below taking the AMC 10 from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). A tutor builds speed and strategy in algebra, geometry, number theory and probability for 25 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes.
For 2026-27, the AMC 10A is on November 5, 2026 and the AMC 10B on November 13, 2026. MAA invites at least the top 2.5 percent of AMC 10 scorers to the AIME. Plans start at $85 a month, with no contract.
- Format
- Live, one-to-one, online
- Lesson length
- 45 minutes
- Level
- Ages 13-17
- Price
- From $85 a month
- Per hour of tutoring
- About $14.17
- Families taught
- 500+ since 2023
What changes after a term of lessons
Strong contest foundations
Secure elementary algebra, geometry, number theory and probability, the areas MAA lists for the AMC 10.
Speed with accuracy
Works through 25 questions in 75 minutes, choosing which problems to attempt first and checking answers along the way.
Ready for harder problems
Gets comfortable with multi-step problems so the later questions feel approachable, with the AIME as a longer-term goal.
What we cover
Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.
Elementary algebra
Equations, inequalities, functions and word problems, solved quickly and cleanly.
Geometry
Triangles, circles, similarity, coordinate geometry, and area and volume formulas.
Number theory
Divisibility, primes, remainders and digits, frequent themes in contest problems.
Counting and probability
Casework, combinations and elementary probability, with organized methods that avoid missed cases.
Problem-solving strategies
Working backward, testing answer choices, symmetry and smart substitutions.
Contest pacing
Full 25-question, 75-minute practice sets and a plan for which problems to try first.
AIME-style practice
For strong students, harder problems with integer answers from 0 to 999, like those on the 15-question AIME.
Signs your child could use help
- Will take the AMC 10A or 10B in November 2026
- Did well on the AMC 8 and wants the next step
- Hopes to qualify for the AIME
- Finishes school math quickly but struggles with contest problems
- Runs out of time before the last questions
- Wants stronger algebra and geometry before harder high school courses
One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.
Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live
AMC 10 (Mathematical Association of America)
The AMC 10 has 25 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes for students in grade 10 and below who are under 17.5 years old on competition day. It covers elementary algebra, geometry, number theory and probability. The 2026-27 dates are November 5 (10A) and November 13, 2026 (10B).
For families moving from the UK
Problem-solving skills carry over from a strong maths background. We teach the strategies and pacing the AMC 10 rewards and fill any topic gaps against US grade levels.
Level: Year 9 to Year 11
For families moving from Canada
Problem-solving skills carry over from any strong math background. We focus on the AMC 10 format, 25 questions in 75 minutes, and the strategies it rewards.
Level: Grades 8-10
For families moving from Australia
Students who have done school maths competitions will know the multiple-choice puzzle style. We teach the strategies and timing the AMC 10 rewards and fill any topic gaps against US grade levels.
Level: Years 8-10
What an AMC 10 prep lesson looks like
One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.
5 min
Warm-up
A quick problem to get thinking.
12 min
Topic lesson
One area, such as number theory, with worked examples.
13 min
Guided problems
AMC 10 style problems with hints only when needed.
10 min
Timed set
A short set at contest pace, about 3 minutes a question.
5 min
Review
Go over mistakes and pick problems to try at home.
Who teaches your child
Every TaleemSquare math tutor passes the same five checks before their first class. Your child keeps the same tutor each week, and if the fit is not right we switch tutor at no cost. Tutors are based in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Pakistan and India, and all of them teach in English.
Identity and references checked
Every tutor is identity-verified and reference-checked before teaching a student.
Subject test
Tutors pass a subject test before they are matched with a child.
Spoken-English assessment
Lessons are taught in English, so every tutor passes a spoken-English assessment.
Live sample lesson
Tutors teach a live sample lesson before they are hired, to show they can explain clearly.
Open to parents
Classes are one-to-one in a password-protected room. Sit in on any class or ask for a recording.
How AMC 10 prep lessons work
Find the gaps
The first lesson uses contest-style problems across algebra, geometry, number theory and counting to find what needs work.
Build topic by topic
Each lesson strengthens one area with our own AMC-style problems and worked solutions.
Timed practice and review
Short timed sets grow into full 75-minute practice, and we review every mistake together.
Updates for parents
You get a short note after every lesson on what was covered and what to practice next.
Simple monthly plans
$85a month for 2 one-to-one math lessons a week
About $10.63 a lesson, or $14.17 per hour of live one-to-one tutoring.
- Free 45-minute trial assessment, no card details
- No contract, cancel any month
- No registration fee
- 4-class money-back promise
- Switch tutor at no cost
- WhatsApp update after every class
Starter
2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school
$85/mo
EnrollGrowthMost chosen
3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence
$119/mo
EnrollIntensive
4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement
$149/mo
EnrollCommon worries, honest answers
“Should my child take the 10A, the 10B or both?”
MAA lets each competition manager choose one date or have students take both, and each sitting needs its own student license. Ask your school or site which dates it offers before planning practice around them.
“My child is in grade 8. Is the AMC 10 too early?”
Students in grade 10 and below can take it, so younger students are allowed. If algebra and geometry are still new, we may start with AMC 8 level problems and build up from there.
“Do you use real AMC 10 problems?”
Lessons use our own AMC-style problems and focus on strategies, not memorized answers. MAA posts sample competitions, such as the 2022 AMC 10 A, which your child can try at home as a practice run.
Frequently asked questions
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What is on the AMC 10?
How does the AMC 10 lead to the AIME?
What comes after the AIME?
How much does AMC 10 prep cost?
Book a free 45-minute assessment
Your child meets a tutor for a real one-to-one session. You get an honest read on where they are and what would help, even if the answer is that they don't need tutoring right now.
- 1
We reply on WhatsApp
Usually within 10 minutes, to find a time that suits your family.
- 2
Your child meets the tutor
A relaxed 45-minute session to see their level and how they learn.
- 3
You decide
You get a recommendation and a plan. No card details, no pressure.