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Math Jams
Math Jams are free online discussions hosted by Art of Problem Solving for a variety of purposes, including:
- Informational sessions about Art of Problem Solving classes.
- Review of the AMC and AIME competitions.
- Introductions to new topics in math and other areas of study.
- Special events, such as our annual discussions with admissions officers and professors from outstanding universities such as MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, and Duke.
To attend a Math Jam, simply sign in to Art of Problem Solving just before the Math Jam begins, and click on the Classroom bar that will appear on the screen. The Math Jam classroom will open 10 minutes before the Math Jam begins. (See Classroom System Requirements)
Our Math Jams are held in the same online classroom as our online courses. Click here to read more about how our online classroom works.
Participants in Math Jams must be signed in as Art of Problem Solving Community members to access the Math Jams. Click here to set up a new account. The Math Jams and Community membership are free.
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Code Jam: Your First USACO Contest
Instructor: AoPS StaffDifficulty Level: 2* (Introductory math)
7:30 pm ET
The Competitive Programming Initiative will introduce the USA Computing Olympiad and help you get started on concepts required for your first USACO bronze contest. We will discuss important information about attending the contest, key topics when solving problems (time complexity, greedy, simulation, etc.), and problems from past seasons. At the end, we'll have a Q&A period to answer any questions! Taught by the CPI Team: Ryan Chou, Max Yang, Ryan Fu, Justin Ji, Andrew Xu.
Spring Classes Math Jam
Instructor: Deven WareDifficulty Level: 0* (No math)
7:30 pm ET
Art of Problem Solving instructors discuss upcoming AoPS online courses. We'll work through a few sample problems, discuss how the courses work, and answer questions about the courses.
* Difficulty Ratings
0 | No Math. Appropriate for all audiences. |
1-3 | Beginning Problem Solvers. Middle School, Algebra, Geometry, MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8 |
4-6 | Intermediate Problem Solvers. AMC10, AMC 12 |
7-10 | Advanced Problem Solvers. AIME, USAMO |