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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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When Computers Make Mistakes
Instructor: AoPS StaffDifficulty Level: 2* (Introductory math)
7:30 pm ET
In his just-published book The Computer Always Wins, college junior Elliot Lichtman teaches some of computer science’s most powerful algorithms by drawing analogies to word games, board games and strategy games you already know. But in order to run any of those algorithms, computers first have to play an entirely different game: efficiently and accurately transmitting large streams of data. This Math Jam explores the algorithms behind data transfer, including algorithms that detect mistakes in a data stream and also algorithms that can quickly correct them. No coding experience required. Our focus will be the simple math that powers these remarkably effective techniques.
Game Jam: An Ultrametric Number Guessing Game
Instructor: Tynan OchseDifficulty Level: 4* (Intermediate math)
7:30 pm ET
There’s Nerdle, Worldle, Heardle, and countless other Wordle variants… but have you heard of Zp-ordle? This number guessing game involves strategy, problem-solving, and number theory! Try the game yourself, and then join us in this Math Jam, where we will learn about the p-adic absolute value and some strategies for beating Zp-ordle.
CodeWOOT Code Jam
Instructor: Ian TullisDifficulty Level: 4* (Intermediate math)
7:30 pm ET
Art of Problem Solving instructors discuss CodeWOOT (Code Worldwide Online Olympiad Training), our new 7-month training program that brings together many of the best students from around the world to learn Olympiad problem solving skills in computer science.
ChemWOOT Chemistry Jam
Instructor: AoPS StaffDifficulty Level: 0* (No math)
7:30 pm ET
Art of Problem Solving instructors discuss ChemWOOT (Chemistry Worldwide Online Olympiad Training), our 7-month training program that brings together many of the best students from around the world to learn Olympiad problem solving skills in chemistry.
PhysicsWOOT Physics Jam
Instructor: AoPS StaffDifficulty Level: 0* (No math)
7:30 pm ET
Art of Problem Solving instructors discuss PhysicsWOOT (Physics Worldwide Online Olympiad Training), our 7-month training program that brings together many of the best students from around the world to learn Olympiad problem solving skills in physics.
MathWOOT Math Jam
Instructor: Kris SiyDifficulty Level: 0* (No math)
7:30 pm ET
Art of Problem Solving instructors discuss MathWOOT Level 1 and 2 (Math Worldwide Online Olympiad Training), our 7-month training program that brings together many of the best students from around the world to learn Olympiad problem solving skills. Level 1 is designed for AIME qualifiers ready to make the jump to Olympiads. Level 2 is designed for Olympiad qualifiers striving to make their best scores in national and international Olympiads.
Fall Classes Math Jam
Instructor: Tynan OchseDifficulty Level: 2* (Introductory 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 |
