Art of Problem Solving
Academic Year Math

Prealgebra

Students formalize the rules of arithmetic learned in elementary school to help them build a rigorous foundation for algebra. They explore a wide range of topics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, counting, statistics, and probability. Students learn advanced problem solving techniques by tackling compelling problems, including many drawn from major national math contests such as MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8.

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Course Overview


  • Academic Year Program | 36 Weeks
  • Weekly Class time: 105 minutes
  • Homework: 60–180 minutes per week
  • Textbook: Art of Problem Solving Prealgebra by Richard Rusczyk, David Patrick, Ravi Boppana
  • Skills: Divisibility, Linear Equations, Word Problems, Rates, Ratios, Percents, Geometry, Statistics

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Prealgebra, Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)book

Prealgebra

by Richard Rusczyk, David Patrick, Ravi Boppana

Prealgebra prepares students for the rigors of algebra and also teaches students problem-solving techniques to prepare them for prestigious middle school math contests such as MATHCOUNTS, MOEMS, and the AMC 8. The text is written to challenge students at a much deeper level than a traditional middle school prealgebra course.

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