MathCON Study Resources
The Best Way to Prepare for MathCON
Recommended Resources
Whether you’re looking to strengthen foundational skills, build fluency, develop deeper problem-solving strategies, or prepare for advanced mathematics competitions, these resources can help MathCON students continue growing their mathematical skills.
Two Complementary Pathways for Mathematical Growth
- Bridge Math
Fluency • Prerequisite Skills • Algebra Readiness • Problem Solving - GeoTopia
Geometry • Reasoning • AMC Preparation • Advanced Problem Solving
Together, Bridge Math and GeoTopia give students opportunities to strengthen their foundations while continuing toward deeper, more challenging mathematics.
The Bridge Math Series is designed to help students close prerequisite gaps, strengthen essential skills, build mathematical fluency, and develop confidence in problem solving. Each book includes focused daily work in fluency, problem solving, puzzles, and mathematical reflection, requiring only about 20–25 minutes a day.
- Grade 3 → 4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDG13NMK - Grade 4 → 5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCMG7P3W - Grade 5 → 6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBMP1SKG - Grade 6 → 7
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8NYF9TH - Grade 7 → 8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8YZPJGL - Grade 8 → 9
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8N15WQR
For MathCON students, grade level does not need to be a limitation. Many MathCON students are already working above grade level, so an advanced student may benefit from choosing a Bridge Math book one or even two levels above their current grade.
The goal is to choose the level based on the student’s mathematical readiness, not simply the grade printed on the cover.
- GeoTopia 0.5
A strong starting point for middle school students who want to develop deeper geometry and problem-solving skills.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735625256 - GeoTopia 1
A more comprehensive geometry resource that builds both conceptual understanding and competition-level problem-solving skills.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735625205 - GeoTopia 2
An advanced geometry and problem-solving resource designed for students progressing toward higher-level AMC and AIME-style mathematics.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735625280
Additional MathCON Study Resources
The following resources provide additional opportunities to practice skills and prepare for mathematics competitions.
Math Fluency & Foundations
- High School Mathematics Challenge: 10 Practice Tests for AMC 10-12 and Math Leagues Preparation
- Middle School Mathematics Challenge: 10 Practice Tests for AMC 8-10, MATHCOUNTS®, MathCON, and Math Leagues Preparation
- Out of the Box Algebra: Developing Advanced Algebraic Skills Through Creative and Challenging Problems
- Resources for Mathematics Competitions
- Ritvik Rustagi's ACE The AMC 10/12 book, TMAS Academy