- Art of Problem Solving
Art of Problem Solving ( AoPS ) is an educational resources company founded by Richard Rusczyk in 2003.
- 1.1 Mission
- 1.2 Tradition of Excellence
- 1.3 The Staff
- 2.1 AoPS Wiki
- 2.2.1 Subject textbooks
- 2.2.2 Competition preparation books
- 2.2.3 Other math books
- 2.3 AoPS Online School
- 2.4 AoPS Forums
- 2.5 AoPS: For The Win
- 2.6 TeX/LaTeX Resources
- 2.7 Math contest problem database
- 2.8 Articles
- 3 Philanthropy
The Company
The main goal of AoPS is to create interactive educational opportunities for avid students of mathematics . As time goes on, AoPS is reaching out to students of other problem solving disciplines as well, including informatics , physics , programming, and others.
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 .
For a list of all the current staff at AoPS and some previous staff go to the AoPS Administrators page.
Resources on AoPS
You're in the AoPS Wiki now!
- AoPSWiki:Table of Contents -- a basic guide to AoPSWiki content
- Academic competitions including a huge List of mathematics competitions
- Academic scholarships including a large list of Mathematics scholarships
Subject textbooks
AoPS subject texts provide instruction to excellent students of mathematics. This modern curriculum is both comprehensive and challenging enough for brilliant young mathematical minds.
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Counting & Probability
- Introduction to Geometry
- Introduction to Number Theory
- Intermediate Algebra
- Intermediate Counting & Probability
- Precalculus
Competition preparation books
The Art of Problem Solving competition preparation books cover a variety of 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 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 Forums
The AoPS Forums are a place where students and problem solvers of all ages can discuss mathematics and problem solving. Visit AoPSWiki:AoPS forums for more details.
AoPS: For The Win
For The Win is an online interactive game for students to participate in activities similar to the MATHCOUNTS Countdown Round.
TeX/LaTeX Resources
The AoPS Forums are LaTeX -enabled, allowing users to post nice mathematics.
Math contest problem database
AoPS members help organize a large and well-organized [aops.com/resources.php list of problems and solutions] from mathematics competitions all over the world.
AoPS resources include numerous very good articles for students, parents, and teachers.
About the Art of Problem Solving Initiative
Founded in 2004, the Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. was created by people who love math and love teaching to help students access the study of advanced mathematics.
The Initiative began by running the USA Mathematical Talent Search , a nationwide math contest sponsored by the National Security Agency which continues to run to this day. In each round, this contest gives students a full month to work on five challenging proof-based problems. Students then get individual feedback on their work, including comments on their mathematical reasoning and on their proof-writing skills. By taking away the usual time pressures seen in many math contests, students have the opportunity to go more deeply and to explore.
For many years, the Initiative also ran the Local Programs Initiative which provided fiscal sponsorship to math circles and clubs across the country.
Now, the main project of the Initiative is Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) , a project to help underserved students find a realistic pathway towards becoming scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and programmers. During the summer after 7th grade, students are invited to participate in a free three-week residential program on a college campus where they gain the academic and social/emotional preparation to succeed in future programs for advanced study. They then receive academic advising throughout 8th grade and high school to help them and their families find the best opportunities for their educations.
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative receives support from Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) , which develops resources for high-performing middle and high school students including the largest online community of avid math students in the English-speaking world. The AoPS online school has trained many winners of major national mathematics competitions, including several gold medalists at the International Math Olympiad, Davidson Fellows, and winners of the Intel and Siemens Talent Search competitions.
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It continues to be led by expert mathematicians and educators to this day. Please consider joining our contributors by donating to support advanced math education.
Financial Information
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. makes its financial statements available for public inspection in the interest of greater transparency. Please see below to learn more about the organization.
- Tax return (Form 990)
- Audited financial statements
- Tax return (Form 990) (Note that due to a change in fiscal year these cover a shortened period.)
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The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1, is the classic problem solving textbook used by many successful MATHCOUNTS programs, and have been an important building block for students who, like the authors, performed well enough on the American Mathematics Contest series to qualify for the Math Olympiad Summer Program which trains students for the ...
The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1, is the classic problem solving textbook used by many successful MATHCOUNTS programs, and have been an important building block for students who, like the authors, performed well enough on the American Mathematics Contest series to qualify for the Math Olympiad Summer Program which trains students for the United States International Math Olympiad team.
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The Art of Problem Solving Foundation is a nonprofit corporation founded by AoPS CEO Richard Rusczyk with largely the same fundamental mission as AoPS itself, but with greater focus on providing educational resources where they are lacking. AoPS donates a portion of its book and class sales to the foundation.
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Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. The AoPS Initiative runs: Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM), a program for students from low-income and historically marginalized communities to study advanced math. USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS), a free, proof-based, national mail-in math contest.
Founded in 2004, the Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. was created by people who love math and love teaching to help students access the study of advanced mathematics. The Initiative began by running the USA Mathematical Talent Search, a nationwide math contest sponsored by the National Security Agency which continues to run to this day.
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