Mathematics
By emphasizing both rigor and creativity, AoPS Academy math courses give students a strong mathematical foundation. We prepare our math students to excel in top math competitions, thrive at prestigious universities, and excel in future careers.
Math for Levels 1–5
Lower level math courses at AoPS Academy use a combination of Beast Academy curriculum, an online platform, and unique in-person activities to guide students through foundational math concepts.
Note: Students who are new to AoPS Academy can receive course approvals by going through our admissions process.
Math for Levels 6–12
Upper level math courses at AoPS Academy blend problem-based and inquiry-based instruction to advance students' conceptual and computational mastery of various topics.
Note: Students who are new to AoPS Academy can receive course approvals by going through our admissions process.
The Art of Problem Solving in Mathematics
Empower Student Discovery
Instead of being presented with rules and facts, students learn to explore ideas and justify mathematical truths.
Support Classroom Collaboration
Students engage in discussions with their teachers and their peers as they problem solve together.
Foster Problem Solving Skills
Students tackle challenging problems and synthesize known concepts to expand their adaptability and conceptual understanding.
Build Deep Mathematical Understanding
Students pursue the “why” behind new concepts and learn a mathematical framework to justify their reasoning.
Course Format
Active Learning
Students discover new concepts and test their ideas under the guidance of expert instructors. With an average of 13 students per class, students connect and collaborate with their dedicated peer group.
Thorough Reporting
Students and parents can view detailed performance reports on their course homepage at any time throughout each course.
AoPS Textbooks
All students have assigned reading each week in support of the weekly lesson. Elementary math courses use Beast Academy curriculum; advanced math courses use Art of Problem Solving curriculum.
Exams
Students take in-class exams to help measure their learning. Our exams are challenging! Struggling on problems – even those which they never solve – helps students develop strong problem solving and critical reasoning skills. Along the way, students also learn that difficult problems don't have to be scary.
Weekly Homework
Students are assigned online weekly homework through their student portal. They receive instant feedback and access to detailed solutions for review after completion. Each assignment includes problems with a wide range of difficulty; students should expect to spend 1-1.5 hours on homework per week.
Summer Camps
Our two-week camps are designed to keep students engaged and sharpen their skills for the upcoming school year.
Explore Summer CampsA History Rooted in Math Olympiad Training
Art of Problem Solving textbooks have been used by outstanding students since 1993. The AoPS website launched in 2003, and its online community now has over one million users. Since 2015, all USA International Math Olympiad teammates have been AoPS students. Collectively, 2024 USA IMO team members took 33 AoPS Online classes.
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.
2024 USA IMO Team (courtesy of MAA)
Curriculum Designers
Our math curriculum is based on the Art of Problem Solving and Beast Academy textbook series.
Richard Rusczyk
Founder & CEO, Art of Problem Solving
Richard Rusczyk founded Art of Problem Solving in 2003 to teach avid math students with an innovative, interactive approach. Richard is the author or co-author of 7 AoPS textbooks. He scored a perfect score on the AIME, was a USAMO winner, and has been a featured speaker at National MATHCOUNTS for over 15 years.
David Patrick
Principal Math Curriculum Editor
Dave joined AoPS in 2004. He is the author of Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Counting & Probability, Intermediate Counting & Probability, and Calculus textbooks, and co-author of Prealgebra. Dave earned the sole perfect score on the American High School Mathematics Examination (AHSME) in 1988 and was a USA Mathematical Olympiad winner that year.
Jason Batterson
Senior Product Director
Jason is the main author of the Beast Academy math textbooks, levels 1-5. Before joining AoPS, he taught math and coached some of the top students in North Carolina, coaching teams to multiple state MATHCOUNTS titles and numerous individual awards, including an International Math Olympiad gold medal. While teaching, Jason wrote and published Competition Math for Middle School and developed AGMath.com.