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About the Art of Problem Solving Initiative

Founded in 2004, the Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. was created by people who love math and love teaching to help students access the study of advanced mathematics.

The Initiative began by running the USA Mathematical Talent Search , a nationwide math contest sponsored by the National Security Agency which continues to run to this day. In each round, this contest gives students a full month to work on five challenging proof-based problems. Students then get individual feedback on their work, including comments on their mathematical reasoning and on their proof-writing skills. By taking away the usual time pressures seen in many math contests, students have the opportunity to go more deeply and to explore.

For many years, the Initiative also ran the Local Programs Initiative which provided fiscal sponsorship to math circles and clubs across the country.

Now, the main project of the Initiative is Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) , a project to help underserved students find a realistic pathway towards becoming scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and programmers. During the summer after 7th grade, students are invited to participate in a free three-week residential program on a college campus where they gain the academic and social/emotional preparation to succeed in future programs for advanced study. They then receive academic advising throughout 8th grade and high school to help them and their families find the best opportunities for their educations.

The Art of Problem Solving Initiative receives support from Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) , which develops resources for high-performing middle and high school students including the largest online community of avid math students in the English-speaking world. The AoPS online school has trained many winners of major national mathematics competitions, including several gold medalists at the International Math Olympiad, Davidson Fellows, and winners of the Intel and Siemens Talent Search competitions.

The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It continues to be led by expert mathematicians and educators to this day. Please consider joining our contributors by donating to support advanced math education.

Financial Information

The Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. makes its financial statements available for public inspection in the interest of greater transparency. Please see below to learn more about the organization.

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Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2–12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

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A Problem-Solving Curriculum

Our curriculum is rigorous — it's built to be. If students never feel challenged, they’re not getting to the boundaries of what’s possible. By solving new and complex problems, AoPS students are inspired to expand to their fullest academic potential.

If you’re looking for a challenging, interactive environment where your student will build the skill stack to succeed in school and beyond, you'll find it at AoPS Academy Santa Clara/Cupertino!

Our family regularly talks about AoPS. We try to think about how our life would be different without you all. What if my daughter hadn't learned to love math? What if she never experienced being pushed to her limits? Overcoming failure? She wouldn't be who she is. And she is AWESOME! A very proud mom here. We are so fortunate that we found AoPS Academy. I credit AoPS for much of her confidence.

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In advanced math, science, and language arts courses, students find lifelong friends, mentors, and role models as they reach new heights together. explore our course offerings for grades 1–12..

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ABOUT AOPS ACADEMY

Rigorous Curriculum and an Unforgettable Experience

Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2–12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

Our Pleasanton Location

We’re right in your neighborhood! Our campus location is at 5200 Franklin Drive, Suite 110, Pleasanton, CA 94588.

A Problem-Solving Curriculum

Our curriculum is rigorous — it's built to be. If students never feel challenged, they’re not getting to the boundaries of what’s possible. By solving new and complex problems, AoPS students are inspired to expand to their fullest academic potential.

If you’re looking for a challenging, interactive environment where your student will build the skill stack to succeed in school and beyond, you'll find it at AoPS Academy Pleasanton!

Our family regularly talks about AoPS. We try to think about how our life would be different without you all. What if my daughter hadn't learned to love math? What if she never experienced being pushed to her limits? Overcoming failure? She wouldn't be who she is. And she is AWESOME! A very proud mom here. We are so fortunate that we found AoPS Academy. I credit AoPS for much of her confidence.

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In advanced math, science, and language arts courses, students find lifelong friends, mentors, and role models as they reach new heights together. explore our course offerings for grades 1–12..

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ABOUT AOPS ACADEMY

Rigorous Curriculum and an Unforgettable Experience

Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2–12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

Our Irvine Location

We’re right in your neighborhood! Our campus location is at 4010 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 220, Irvine, CA 92604.

A Problem-Solving Curriculum

Our curriculum is rigorous — it's built to be. If students never feel challenged, they’re not getting to the boundaries of what’s possible. By solving new and complex problems, AoPS students are inspired to expand to their fullest academic potential.

If you’re looking for a challenging, interactive environment where your student will build the skill stack to succeed in school and beyond, you'll find it at AoPS Academy Irvine!

Our family regularly talks about AoPS. We try to think about how our life would be different without you all. What if my daughter hadn't learned to love math? What if she never experienced being pushed to her limits? Overcoming failure? She wouldn't be who she is. And she is AWESOME! A very proud mom here. We are so fortunate that we found AoPS Academy. I credit AoPS for much of her confidence.

AoPS Academy parent to 16-year-old engineering major at UW and future cancer researcher

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    Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) | Advanced Online Math Classes. Summer and Fall classes are open for enrollment. Schedule today! Train With the World's Top Math Minds. Perfect for grades 5-12. Since 1993, our students have mastered the critical thinking and problem solving skills to excel in prestigious competitions, universities, and careers.

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  3. AoPS Academy

    Art of Problem Solving has been a leader in math education for high-performing students since 1993. We launched AoPS Academy in 2016 to bring our rigorous curriculum and expert instructors into classrooms around the United States. With campuses in 8 states (and growing!), our approach nurtures a love for complex problem solving, which is fully ...

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    The AoPS Online school has over 20,000 enrollments annually in courses specifically designed for high-performing math students. Most of the winners of major American national math competitions are AoPS alumni, and thousands of our alumni enroll in top universities each year. With AoPS Academy, Art of Problem Solving brings its curriculum and ...

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    Starting at $50/week. Enroll Today. As seen in. Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has helped train the next generation of intellectual leaders. Hundreds of thousands of our students have gone on to attend prestigious universities, win global math competitions, and achieve success in highly competitive careers.

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    Art of Problem Solving AoPS Online. Math texts, online classes, and more for students in grades 5-12. ... Courses during the school year for high-performing math students in grades 1-12. ... statistics, sequences, and ratios. Critical problem-solving skills, mathematical modeling, and deductive reasoning are reinforced with thought-provoking ...

  7. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative : About : General Info

    The AoPS online school has trained many winners of major national mathematics competitions, including several gold medalists at the International Math Olympiad, Davidson Fellows, and winners of the Intel and Siemens Talent Search competitions. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

  8. AoPS Academy Santa Clara/Cupertino Campus

    Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2-12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

  9. Any opinions on the AOPS (Art of Problem Solving) books? Does it

    They teach problem solving which a lot of math books don't do. Problem solving is the heart of mathematics so its good to learn. I have their counting and probability books and I can't recommend them highly enough. They introduce concepts with problems. Then walk you through the problem solving process, including different possible solutions.

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    Art of Problem Solving offers free resources for avid problem solvers, including games, Alcumus, math videos, the AoPS Wiki, and a LaTeX tutorial. ... MIT PRIMES/AoPS CrowdMath is an open project that gives all high school students the opportunity to collaborate on a large research project with top-tier research mentors and an exceptional peer ...

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    Art of Problem Solving currently operates brick-and-mortar campuses in seven US states. Art of Problem Solving AoPS Online. Math texts, online classes, and more for students in grades 5-12. ... AoPS Academy is an ACS WASC Accredited School. AoPS Academy. 15330 Avenue of Science. San Diego, CA 92128 AOPS PROGRAMS AoPS Online Beast Academy AoPS ...

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    The Art of Problem Solving competition preparation books cover a variety of topics of interest to students of mathematics interested in competitive math. Art of Problem Solving Volume 1: the Basics; Art of Problem Solving Volume 2: and Beyond; Competition Math for Middle School; Other math books. AoPS sells numerous other math books at the AoPS ...

  13. Online School

    Worldwide Online Olympiad Training Programs. Top students train with peers from around the world to successfully compete in national and international high school olympiads. Designed and taught by former medalists, AoPS offers WOOT programs for mathematics, computer science, physics, and chemistry. LEARN ABOUT WOOT PROGRAMS.

  14. Art of Problem Solving

    Art of Problem Solving is a website that provides rich resources and tools for students who love math and want to challenge themselves. You can find online courses, textbooks, videos, contests, and more on various topics, from prealgebra to calculus. You can also use Alcumus , a free adaptive learning system that gives you personalized problems and feedback.

  15. AoPS Middle School and High School Math Books

    The Mandelbrot Competition is a year-long high-school-level math contest run by Greater Testing Concepts. The competition was co-founded in 1990 by AoPS founder Richard Rusczyk. Greater Testing Concepts publishes books of past years' contests, written by co-founder and current director Sam Vandervelde. $ 25.00.

  16. AoPS Academy Pleasanton Campus

    Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2-12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

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    Math is beautiful. But most students won't get to see that beauty until it's too late. Quanta interviewed AoPS Founder Richard Rusczyk on how Art of Problem Solving teaches math as a creative discipline, and why the accumulation of knowledge isn't the end goal of learning - rather, it's about being playful, open, and willing to try new ...

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    AoPS Online. AoPS Online offers a high-quality online math curriculum for middle and high school students. Students will master complex topics, acquire in-depth problem solving skills, and expand mathematical thinking. Courses are held virtually, through text and image-based classrooms and online message boards. Enroll Now.

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    About the Curricula. A curriculum is how standards, or learning goals, for every grade and subject are translated into day-to-day activities. As part of the NYC Solves initiative, all high schools will use Illustrative Mathematics and districts will choose a comprehensive, evidence-based curricula for middle school math instruction from an approved list.

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    Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2-12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

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