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Art of Problem Solving classes are run in an interactive online classroom where teachers and students can communicate through text, equations, and diagrams. In each class, the instructor leads students through a discussion of the subject matter and presents relevant problems. Students collectively develop and explain solutions to these problems by sharing their ideas in the online classroom. Click here to see how the online classroom works.
Our highly qualified instructors have all won major mathematics awards. A teaching assistant is also present at every class meeting to answer student questions while the class is in progress.
Most Art of Problem Solving classes cover a particular branch of mathematics, such as geometry or trigonometry. Many of these classes present the curriculum covered in our textbooks. These courses are designed specifically for high-performing math students. They present a broad, modern mathematics curriculum taught from a problem solving perspective. Students are challenged with intriguing multi-step problems, including problems that were used in major mathematics competitions such as MATHCOUNTS and the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). For those students who seek further training in a specific contest, we also offer specialized courses for MATHCOUNTS and AMC contests.
A complete list of classes may be found here. If you are unsure which class is for you, visit our recommendations page.
Art of Problem Solving classes run throughout the year. Most classes begin in February, in early summer, or in mid-fall (October or November). Typical classes meet once a week on a weekday, usually from 7:30-9:00 PM ET. The day of the week varies by class. Course length varies. Most courses run between 12 and 24 weeks.
You can find the class schedule on our class listing page.
A written record of each class is available for students to review at their convenience. If students miss a class, they can read the transcript to find out everything that happened during it. Students can also use a class message board to ask any questions they have outside of class.
Each class offers weekly extra practice problems for students to discuss on the course message board. Students do not need to turn any work in for these assignments. Some classes also include two or three Problem Sets. Students write full solutions to the problems in these Problem Sets and submit them by fax, email, or mail. Instructors will review these assignments and provide feedback on mathematical accuracy, as well as presentation. The amount of work a student should expect varies from course to course, and ranges from 2-6 hours/week.
We do not normally provide formal grades for students. However, if a student needs a grade to satisfy a school requirement, let us know before the class begins and we will provide one.
Some classes require an Art of Problem Solving textbook. In these courses, students are assigned reading each week to prepare for the following class.
Students can ask questions and communicate with each other at any time through the class message board. Instructors review the message board regularly to respond to questions.
Students who wish to take a class should register for it by the registration deadline, which is 10 days after the class starts. Enrollment fees vary; they can be found on the class listing page. Students may drop any course for a full refund any time before the third class begins.
For more information about finding an appropriate class for your student, visit our course recommendations page.
