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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 or set up a new account. The Math Jams and Community membership are free.
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MIT Math Jam 2024
Instructor: AoPS StaffDifficulty Level: 0* (No math)
7:00 pm ET
Chris Peterson, Director of Special Projects at MIT Admissions, will discuss life at MIT and the admissions process. He will be accompanied by Evan Chen, a graduate student (and undergraduate alum) from MIT Mathematics, and a former deputy leader of the USA International Math Olympiad team.
USAMTS Round 1 Discussion 2024
Instructor: Brian EdwardsDifficulty Level: 7* (Advanced math)
7:30 pm ET
USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) staff will discuss problems and solutions from Round 1 of the 2024-2025 USAMTS. Visit the USAMTS website to learn more: https://usamts.org
Amherst College Info Session 2024
Instructor: AoPS StaffDifficulty Level: 0* (No math)
7:30 pm ET
Matt McGann, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Amherst College, and Nathan Pflueger, math professor at Amherst College, will host an info session exploring both Amherst College specifically and liberal arts colleges generally. Topics include opportunities in math, the admission process, and financial aid for both US and international students.
* 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 |
