Art of Problem Solving
Academic Year Math

Middle School Contest Math

Students prepare for top math contests such as MATHCOUNTS and the AMC 8 and AMC 10. They explore important topics in counting, probability, and number theory, and apply topics in algebra and geometry to advanced problems to sharpen their skills for middle and high school contests.

Students should either have completed or be currently enrolled in an Algebra 1 course.

Note for students who have taken this course: This course alternates between two different versions of the same difficulty, but with different lessons, practice contests, and homework. Students can take this course for two consecutive years without seeing the same material.

PREVIOUS COURSE: Prealgebra

Course Overview


  • Academic Year Program | 36 Weeks
  • Weekly Class time: 105 minutes
  • Homework: 60–180 minutes per week
  • Textbook: The Art of Problem Solving Volume 1 by Sandor Lehoczky and Richard Rusczyk
  • Skills: Counting, Probability, Number Theory, 2D Geometry, Systems of Equations, Sequences & Series

$655 per trimester

Note: Students who are new to AoPS Academy can receive course approvals by going through our admissions process.

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Course Textbooks

All texts are provided during the course

Volume 1 the Basics, Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)book

the Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: the Basics

by Sandor Lehoczky and Richard Rusczyk

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