AlphaRoot Academy · Grades 6 to 8
Math Competition Programs competition training & math enrichment
A structured, yearlong program that strengthens your child's school math and builds real problem solving in small groups, in person in Alpharetta or live online.
Built around AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS, with preparation that carries over to Noetic, MOEMS, and Math Kangaroo.
Why math competitions
A smart way to challenge the mind
Math competitions are opportunities for growth, exploration, and confidence building. Whether your child is just beginning or already loves problem solving, contests offer lasting benefits inside and outside the classroom.
Skill development
Problem solving with creativity and strategy, critical thinking through unfamiliar questions, and time management under real deadlines, going well beyond the school curriculum.
Cognitive growth
Puzzling problems become joyful discovery. Students build the habit of deep, sustained focus and gain real pride from tackling challenges and growing through effort.
Future opportunities
Contest results are recognized by top high schools and colleges, build readiness for STEM careers and research, and connect students with motivated peers and mentors.
Beyond the classroom
Team rounds and modeling contests show math in action: collaborating, communicating, and finding multiple elegant paths to a solution, just like in real careers.
Choose the right fit
Two levels, one clear path
Every student starts where they are. Both levels follow the same yearlong arc, with the depth and pace matched to readiness.
Foundations
Strengthen school math and start competing
Best for
Students in grades 6 to 8 who want to deepen their school math while building problem-solving confidence.
What students gain
A stronger command of the ideas behind their school math, including fractions, ratios, algebra, and logical reasoning, through engaging competition-style problems that reward creative thinking.
Focus
Enrichment and school reinforcement first, with a gentle introduction to AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS.
Advanced
Master AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS
Best for
Students in grades 6 to 8 who are comfortable with Algebra 1 and ready to train seriously for math competitions.
What students gain
Deeper problem solving across all four contest domains, timed practice, and the strategy needed to excel on AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS, plus a running start toward AMC 10.
Focus
Competition mastery, with challenging problems and full contest-style practice.
Choose the right path
Two Yearlong Programs
Both programs run for 32 instructional weeks across the Fall and Spring semesters. Foundations strengthens core middle school mathematics through competition-inspired problem solving, while Advanced provides focused AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS training with an early pathway toward AMC 10.
Build Strong Mathematical Foundations
A structured progression through number sense, number theory, pre-algebra, geometry, counting, probability, and data. Competition-style problems are used to strengthen school mathematics, reasoning, persistence, and problem-solving confidence.
Train for Math Competitions
A competition-aligned spiral of Algebra, Counting, Number Theory, and Geometry. Students complete mixed contest sets, timed mocks, AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS preparation, and selected AMC 10 extension work throughout the year.
Schedule & location
When & where
The Fall 2026 semester begins on August 15 and includes 16 instructional weeks. Foundations runs as two separate cohorts, and each student joins one of them. Advanced meets in person on Saturdays.
Foundations · In-Person Cohort
Saturdays 9:00 to 10:30 AM
In person at Roam Alpharetta
Foundations · Online Cohort
Thursdays 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Live online, join from anywhere
Advanced
Saturdays 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
In person at Roam Alpharetta
Fall Semester Begins: August 15, 2026
There is no class during Fall Break (September 19, 2026) and Thanksgiving Break (November 21, 2026).
A Foundations student joins either the Saturday in-person cohort or the Thursday online cohort, not both. Each program includes 16 instructional weeks per semester, Fall and Spring, in small groups.
Below is a look at our study environment at Roam Alpharetta.
Tuition
Program Pricing
Tuition is charged per 16-week semester and includes live instruction and all instructional materials.
In-Person Programs
Regular Tuition: $750 per semester
$700
Early Bird Tuition
Register by August 7, 2026
Online Program
Regular Tuition: $650 per semester
$600
Early Bird Tuition
Register by August 7, 2026
The contests
Competitions we prepare students for
Our training centers on AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS, and the same skills carry directly into the other major contests below.
AMC 8
A national contest that builds problem solving and analytical thinking in middle schoolers.
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MATHCOUNTS
A national series where middle schoolers compete in teams and race the clock through four rounds.
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Math Kangaroo
An international contest built on creative reasoning and logic for Grades 1 through 12.
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MOEMS
Monthly Olympiad-style challenges for elementary and middle school problem solvers.
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Noetic
A biannual contest that sparks mathematical creativity and builds confidence in young learners.
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Math League
Individual and team contests spanning elementary through high school grade levels.
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2026 to 2027 competition dates
Key testing and registration dates for contests supported by AlphaRoot Academy. Dates and deadlines may change, and local contest dates can vary. Please confirm details with the official organizer.
| Competition | Test Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| AMC 8 | January 21 to 27, 2027 |
Early bird: October 28, 2026; regular: January 5, 2027; late: January 14, 2027 (returning competition managers only) |
| MATHCOUNTS Chapter | February 2027; exact local date to be announced |
2026–27 registration begins in mid-August 2026; official deadline not yet published |
| MATHCOUNTS State | March 2027; exact Georgia date to be announced | Qualification through the Chapter competition |
| Math Kangaroo | March 18, 2027 |
Regular enrollment: December 31, 2026; late enrollment: February 1, 2027 |
| MOEMS — Division M |
Contest 1: November 9–30, 2026; Contest 2: December 7–28, 2026; Contest 3: January 4–25, 2027; Contest 4: February 1–22, 2027; Contest 5: March 1–23, 2027 |
Early bird: July 31, 2026; standard: October 15, 2026; late: October 31, 2026 |
| Noetic — Fall | November 12 to 25, 2026 |
Regular: October 22, 2026; late: November 5, 2026 |
| Noetic — Spring | April 1 to 15, 2027 |
Regular: March 11, 2027; late: March 25, 2027 |
| Math League — Middle School | Multiple qualifying contests; 2026–27 dates not yet published | Registration varies by event |
Our yearlong program is timed so students peak right as the AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS season arrives. Dates shown reflect information published by the competition organizers as of August 7, 2026.
Workshops
Join our free workshops
Come see how we teach and find the right level for your child. We are hosting one free introductory workshop offered in four sessions. Choose the day that works best for your family. There is no commitment—just a chance to meet us and try a class.
