Academic Integrity.
Our commitment to honest learning — and what we ask of students and families.
The American Mathematics Olympiad is, at heart, about genuine learning and honest effort. A medal only means something because it reflects a student’s real understanding. This guide is built on that belief, and we ask everyone who uses it to share it.
What we encourage
- Practise honestly. Real progress comes from working through problems yourself — including the ones you get wrong. That is exactly the skill AMO rewards.
- Respect the rules. Sit the contest under the conditions set by the organiser and your school, and follow all official instructions.
- Do not share live exam content. Never seek, share or distribute questions or answers from a live or upcoming paper. Doing so is unfair to other students and undermines the contest for everyone.
- Let students do their own work. Parents and teachers are wonderful supporters and coaches — but on the day, the work should be the student’s own.
What this guide will and will not do
We provide plain-English explanations, preparation habits, vocabulary and general practice guidance. We will never provide answers to live exam questions, leaked papers, or any method of gaining an unfair advantage. Everything here is designed to help students genuinely improve.
Why it matters
Integrity is not only about fairness in one contest. The habit of honest effort — trying, reflecting on mistakes, and improving — is what turns an interested student into a strong mathematician, and a capable young person. That is the real prize.
If you have a concern about fairness or integrity, or a question about preparing the right way, message us on WhatsApp and talk to us.