art of problem solving online academy

We're All Math Beasts — But We Weren't Born This Way

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Choose the Beast Academy Online option that works best for you: self-paced or with an instructor.

Beast Academy is the math curriculum we wish we had as kids — one meant to spark "Aha!" moments and ignite the joy of problem solving for the next generation of intellectual leaders.

Interactive Platform

An online playground of self-paced, interactive challenges that build a foundation for complex problem solving.

Comic-Style Books

Beautifully illustrated books teach math and science concepts with 100s of practice problems, puzzles, and games.

Live Classes

Take Beast Academy lessons through small, video-based classes with an expert instructor. For Levels 2–5.

Math Challenges That Go Above and Beyond

Designed by the global leader in advanced math education, Beast Academy is an engaging, rigorous math curriculum for elementary students.

Through our interactive online platform and captivating comic-based storylines, students tackle tough challenges that move them to math mastery.

Mastery, Not Memorization

We designed the curriculum we wish we had growing up — one that is monstrously engaging, rigorous, and comprehensive. Students learn higher-order reasoning skills and how to think critically — not just how to memorize.

A Problem-Solver's Skill Stack

BA students regularly tackle tough problems. In doing so, they gain a skill stack that extends far beyond math alone. They gain resilience, creativity, and perseverance that can be used in any field of study.

Endless Games and Puzzles

With 20,000+ problems, puzzles, and skill games across our practice books and online lessons, students never run out of content.

Prefer a Live Instructor?

Does your student prefer face-to-face interaction? Our virtual campus combines Beast Academy curriculum with a live, video-based classroom. Students are guided by expert instructors and learn alongside 10–16 curious peers.

Beast Academy is the elementary school math program created by Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), a global leader in advanced K–12 math education. AoPS trains the intellectual leaders of the next generation by preparing motivated students for college and career success.

At Beast Academy, we believe in teaching advanced math concepts early, so students build a problem solving foundation for more advanced math and science classes in the years to come. Learn more about us.

More from Art of Problem Solving

Art of Problem Solving offers two other multifaceted programs. AoPS Online trains secondary students in advanced, upper-level math and science. And AoPS Academy brings our methodology to small, in-person classes at local campuses.

Through our three programs, AoPS offers the most comprehensive honors math pathway in the world.

Compare program offerings here.

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In-Person Summer and Academic Year Courses for Grades 1–12

In advanced math, science, and language arts courses, students find lifelong friends, mentors, and role models as they reach new heights together. explore our course offerings for grades 1–12..

ABOUT AOPS ACADEMY

Rigorous Curriculum and an Unforgettable Experience

Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2–12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

Our Morrisville Location

We’re right in your neighborhood! Our campus location is at 6406 McCrimmon Pkwy, Ste 100, Morrisville, NC 27560.

A Problem-Solving Curriculum

Our curriculum is rigorous — it's built to be. If students never feel challenged, they’re not getting to the boundaries of what’s possible. By solving new and complex problems, AoPS students are inspired to expand to their fullest academic potential.

If you’re looking for a challenging, interactive environment where your student will build the skill stack to succeed in school and beyond, you'll find it at AoPS Academy Morrisville!

Our family regularly talks about AoPS. We try to think about how our life would be different without you all. What if my daughter hadn't learned to love math? What if she never experienced being pushed to her limits? Overcoming failure? She wouldn't be who she is. And she is AWESOME! A very proud mom here. We are so fortunate that we found AoPS Academy. I credit AoPS for much of her confidence.

AoPS Academy parent to 16-year-old engineering major at UW and future cancer researcher

Academic Year 2024-2025 enrollment is now open! Summer 2024 classes are filling up fast!   VIEW COURSES

In-Person Summer and Academic Year Courses for Grades 1–12

In advanced math, science, and language arts courses, students find lifelong friends, mentors, and role models as they reach new heights together. explore our course offerings for grades 1–12..

ABOUT AOPS ACADEMY

Rigorous Curriculum and an Unforgettable Experience

Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving has prepared hundreds of thousands of motivated students in grades 2–12 for college and career success. Through our innovative approach, students build a problem-solving foundation, an unparalleled skill set that helps them overcome obstacles in school and in life.

Our Lexington Location

We’re right in your neighborhood! Our campus location is at 1088 Lexington St., Waltham, MA 02451.

A Problem-Solving Curriculum

Our curriculum is rigorous — it's built to be. If students never feel challenged, they’re not getting to the boundaries of what’s possible. By solving new and complex problems, AoPS students are inspired to expand to their fullest academic potential.

If you’re looking for a challenging, interactive environment where your student will build the skill stack to succeed in school and beyond, you'll find it at AoPS Academy Lexington!

Our family regularly talks about AoPS. We try to think about how our life would be different without you all. What if my daughter hadn't learned to love math? What if she never experienced being pushed to her limits? Overcoming failure? She wouldn't be who she is. And she is AWESOME! A very proud mom here. We are so fortunate that we found AoPS Academy. I credit AoPS for much of her confidence.

AoPS Academy parent to 16-year-old engineering major at UW and future cancer researcher

• 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.

Philanthropy

Many of the 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 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. A link can be found here . Make sure it is .org if you want to see the foundation website, otherwise, you'll see the homepage of the current website you're on.

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Available Courses

In instructor-led classes, your student will develop problem-solving and communication skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond. An interactive online platform complements live instruction from subject experts.

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