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'''Art of Problem Solving''' ('''AoPS''') is an educational resources company founded by [[Richard Rusczyk]] in 2003. | '''Art of Problem Solving''' ('''AoPS''') is an educational resources company founded by [[Richard Rusczyk]] in 2003. | ||
| + | == Mission == | ||
| − | + | The main goal of AoPS is to create interactive educational opportunities for avid students of [[mathematics]], specifically focusing [[mathematical problem solving]] and [[mathematics competitions]]. As time goes on, AoPS is also reaching out to students of other [[problem solving]] disciplines, including [[science]], [[informatics]], [[computer programming]], [[language arts]] and other subjects. | |
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| − | == | + | == Tradition of Excellence == |
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| − | + | The accomplishments of every student are unique, and there is no way to measure that success. However, we try to record and celebrate [[AoPS Community Awards|achievements of AoPS students, faculty, and community members]]. | |
| − | The accomplishments of every student are unique, and there is no way to measure that success. However, we try to record and celebrate [[AoPS Community Awards | achievements of AoPS students, faculty, and community members]]. | ||
| + | == Staff == | ||
| + | For a list of all the current staff at AoPS and some previous staff go to the [[AoPS Administrators]] page. | ||
| − | == | + | == Programs == |
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| − | + | === AoPS Online === | |
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| − | === AoPS Books === | + | ==== AoPS Online School ==== |
| + | The [[AoPS Online School]] hosts math classes primarily for bright middle and high school students. Students of the online math school include winners of nearly every major mathematics competition in the U.S. | ||
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| + | === AoPS Academy === | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[AoPS Academy]] is an in-person program which teaches [[mathematics]], [[language arts]], and [[science]]. | ||
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| + | == Beast Academy == | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Beast Academy]] is a program originally created for [[elementary school]] students. | ||
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| + | == Resources == | ||
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| + | A list of resources on AoPS can be found [{{SERVER}}/resources here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === AoPS Wiki === | ||
| + | |||
| + | You're in the [[AoPS Wiki]] now! | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[AoPS Wiki:Table of Contents]], a basic guide to AoPS Wiki content | ||
| + | * [[Academic competitions]] including a huge [[list of mathematics competitions]] | ||
| + | * [[Academic resources]], including [[math books]] | ||
| + | * [[Academic scholarships]] including a large list of [[mathematics scholarships]] | ||
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| + | === Books === | ||
==== Subject textbooks ==== | ==== Subject textbooks ==== | ||
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| − | ==== | + | AoPS subject texts provide instruction to excellent mathematics students. This modern curriculum is comprehensive and challenging enough for brilliant young mathematical minds. |
| − | The | + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/prealgebra Prealgebra] |
| − | * [ | + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/intro-algebra Introduction to Algebra] |
| − | * [ | + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/intro-counting Introduction to Counting & Probability] |
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/intro-geometry Introduction to Geometry] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/intro-number-theory Introduction to Number Theory] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/intermediate-algebra Intermediate Algebra] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/intermediate-counting Intermediate Counting & Probability] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/precalculus Precalculus] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/calculus Calculus] | ||
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| + | ==== Competition preparation books ==== | ||
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| + | The Art of Problem Solving competition preparation books cover various topics of interest to students of mathematics interested in competitive math. | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/aops-vol1 Art of Problem Solving Volume 1: The Basics] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/aops-vol2 Art of Problem Solving Volume 2: and Beyond] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/store/item/competition-math Competition Math for Middle School] | ||
==== Other math books ==== | ==== Other math books ==== | ||
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| + | AoPS sells numerous other math books at the [{{SERVER}}/store AoPS Bookstore]. Many of these books focus on competitions such as the [[AMC]], the [[Mandelbrot Competition]], [[MATHCOUNTS]], or [[MOEMS]]. | ||
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| + | === AoPS Community === | ||
| − | + | The [{{SERVER}}/community AoPS Community] is where students and problem solvers of all ages can discuss mathematics and problem-solving. Visit [[AoPS Wiki:Community]] for more details. | |
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| − | === | + | ==== Contest Collections ==== |
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| − | === | + | AoPS members help organize a large and well-organized [{{SERVER}}/community/c13 list of problems and solutions] from [[mathematics competitions]] all over the world. |
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| + | === Alcumus === | ||
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| + | [[Alcumus]] is a resource that can be used to practice competition math problems. | ||
| − | === | + | === MATHCOUNTS Trainer === |
| − | + | [[MATHCOUNTS Trainer]] is similar to Alcumus, but its questions are entirely from [[MATHCOUNTS]]. | |
| − | === | + | === For the Win! === |
| − | + | [{{SERVER}}/FTW For the Win!] ([[For The Win|AoPS Wiki page]]) is an online interactive game for students to participate in activities similar to the [[MATHCOUNTS]] Countdown Round. | |
| + | === TeX/LaTeX Resources === | ||
| + | [[TeXeR]] is a sandbox for [[LaTeX]] code. The [{{SERVER}}/community AoPS Forums] are [[LaTeX]]-enabled, allowing users to post nice mathematics. | ||
| − | === | + | === Articles === |
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| − | + | AoPS resources include [{{SERVER}}/blog numerous amazing articles] for students, parents, and teachers. | |
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== Philanthropy == | == Philanthropy == | ||
| − | Many | + | |
| + | Many features of the Art of Problem Solving website are made available for free so that every student interested in mathematics can use them. | ||
Additionally, AoPS instructors provide hundreds of hours of teaching and support time for the [[San Diego Math Circle]]. | Additionally, AoPS instructors provide hundreds of hours of teaching and support time for the [[San Diego Math Circle]]. | ||
| − | The [[Art of Problem Solving | + | The [[Art of Problem Solving Initiative]] is a nonprofit corporation founded by former AoPS CEO [[Richard Rusczyk]] with largely the same fundamental mission as AoPS itself but with a greater focus on providing educational resources where they are lacking. AoPS donates a portion of its book and class sales to the foundation. |
| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [[AoPS Wiki]] | ||
| + | * [[AoPS Wiki:Community]] | ||
| + | === External Links === | ||
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| + | * [{{SERVER}} AoPS homepage] | ||
| + | * [//artofproblemsolving.org AoPS Initiative] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/community AoPS Community] | ||
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/ftw For the Win!] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Academic resources]] | ||
[[Category:Art of Problem Solving]] | [[Category:Art of Problem Solving]] | ||
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| + | {{stub}} <!--It would be nice to have a layout for this page like the [[Main Page]] or [[AoPS Wiki:Community Portal]]--> | ||
Latest revision as of 19:29, 28 April 2025
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is an educational resources company founded by Richard Rusczyk in 2003.
Contents
[hide]Mission
The main goal of AoPS is to create interactive educational opportunities for avid students of mathematics, specifically focusing mathematical problem solving and mathematics competitions. As time goes on, AoPS is also reaching out to students of other problem solving disciplines, including science, informatics, computer programming, language arts and other subjects.
Tradition of Excellence
The accomplishments of every student are unique, and there is no way to measure that success. However, we try to record and celebrate achievements of AoPS students, faculty, and community members.
Staff
For a list of all the current staff at AoPS and some previous staff go to the AoPS Administrators page.
Programs
AoPS Online
AoPS Online School
The AoPS Online School hosts math classes primarily for bright middle and high school students. Students of the online math school include winners of nearly every major mathematics competition in the U.S.
AoPS Academy
AoPS Academy is an in-person program which teaches mathematics, language arts, and science.
Beast Academy
Beast Academy is a program originally created for elementary school students.
Resources
A list of resources on AoPS can be found here.
AoPS Wiki
You're in the AoPS Wiki now!
- AoPS Wiki:Table of Contents, a basic guide to AoPS Wiki content
- Academic competitions including a huge list of mathematics competitions
- Academic resources, including math books
- Academic scholarships including a large list of mathematics scholarships
Books
Subject textbooks
AoPS subject texts provide instruction to excellent mathematics students. This modern curriculum is comprehensive and challenging enough for brilliant young mathematical minds.
- Prealgebra
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Counting & Probability
- Introduction to Geometry
- Introduction to Number Theory
- Intermediate Algebra
- Intermediate Counting & Probability
- Precalculus
- Calculus
Competition preparation books
The Art of Problem Solving competition preparation books cover various topics of interest to students of mathematics interested in competitive math.
- Art of Problem Solving Volume 1: The Basics
- Art of Problem Solving Volume 2: and Beyond
- Competition Math for Middle School
Other math books
AoPS sells numerous other math books at the AoPS Bookstore. Many of these books focus on competitions such as the AMC, the Mandelbrot Competition, MATHCOUNTS, or MOEMS.
AoPS Community
The AoPS Community is where students and problem solvers of all ages can discuss mathematics and problem-solving. Visit AoPS Wiki:Community for more details.
Contest Collections
AoPS members help organize a large and well-organized list of problems and solutions from mathematics competitions all over the world.
Alcumus
Alcumus is a resource that can be used to practice competition math problems.
MATHCOUNTS Trainer
MATHCOUNTS Trainer is similar to Alcumus, but its questions are entirely from MATHCOUNTS.
For the Win!
For the Win! (AoPS Wiki page) is an online interactive game for students to participate in activities similar to the MATHCOUNTS Countdown Round.
TeX/LaTeX Resources
TeXeR is a sandbox for LaTeX code. The AoPS Forums are LaTeX-enabled, allowing users to post nice mathematics.
Articles
AoPS resources include numerous amazing articles for students, parents, and teachers.
Philanthropy
Many features of the Art of Problem Solving website are made available for free so that every student interested in mathematics can use them.
Additionally, AoPS instructors provide hundreds of hours of teaching and support time for the San Diego Math Circle.
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a nonprofit corporation founded by former AoPS CEO Richard Rusczyk with largely the same fundamental mission as AoPS itself but with a greater focus on providing educational resources where they are lacking. AoPS donates a portion of its book and class sales to the foundation.
See Also
External Links
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