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{{Infobox company
| logo = AoPS Main Logo.png
| logo_caption = Logo used from 2003 to Present
| industry = Education
| founder = Richard Ruscyk
| hq_location_city = [[San Diego, California]]
| hq_location_country = United States
| num_locations = 12 locations (2023)
| area_served = {{Unbulleted list|[[Eastern United States]]|[[Western United States]]}}
| subsid = AoPS Academy
AoPS Online
Beast Academy
| website = artofproblemsolving.com
}}
'''Art of Problem Solving''' (Sometimes Stylized as '''AoPS''') is an company that provides educational resources and programs for students interested in mathematics and problem-solving. The company was founded in 1993 by [[Richard Rusczyk]], who was a math Olympiad winner and a former [[Math Olympiad]] coach. The Art of Problem Solving offers a wide range of products such as textbooks, online classes, and competitions for students from elementary school to high school. <ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Chen |first=Ingfei |date=2021-11-12 |title=Richard Rusczyk's Worldwide Math Camp |language=en-US |magazine=The New Yorker |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/richard-rusczyks-worldwide-math-camp |access-date=2023-11-10 |issn=0028-792X}}</ref>The company's goal is to help students develop problem-solving skills and a passion for mathematics through challenging and engaging activities. The Art of Problem Solving has a strong reputation in the math education community and has helped many students achieve success in math competitions and beyond.<ref>https://www,artofproblemsolving.com/about</ref>
== History ==
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In 2020, Mathcounts was canceled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. In its stead, Art of Problem Solving hosted the online Mathcounts Week.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mathcounts week |url=https://www.mathcounts.org/mathcounts-week-powered-aops |accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> Art of Problem Solving also hosted the second round of the [[American Invitational Mathematics Examination]] as the American Online Invitational Mathematics Examination.<ref>{{cite web |title=American Online Invitational Mathematics Examination |url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/contests/aoime |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615024413/https://artofproblemsolving.com/contests/aoime |archivedate=June 15, 2020 |accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> Art of Problem Solving also hosted the [[American Mathematics Competitions]] in 2021 and 2022.
== AoPS Textbooks ==
The Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) textbooks are a series of mathematics textbooks that cover a wide range of topics, from [[algebra]] to [[geometry]] to [[number theory]] to [[combinatorics]] and much much more. The AoPS textbooks break down specific areas of mathematics and provide students with a thorough understanding of the concepts.
The AoPS textbooks are designed to be used by students in grades 6-10, but they can also be used by students of all ages who are looking to challenge themselves and learn more about mathematics. The textbooks are written in a clear and concise style, and they include many worked-out examples and exercises to help students practice their problem-solving skills.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crowell |first=Rachel |title=Why Solving Fewer Math Problems May Actually Benefit Some Kids |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelcrowell/2019/01/30/why-solving-fewer-math-problems-may-actually-benefit-some-kids/ |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>
Some of the topics covered in the AoPS textbooks include:
* Algebra: This book covers the basics of algebra, including linear equations, quadratic equations, and polynomials.
* Geometry: This book covers the basics of geometry, including triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.
* Number Theory: This book covers the basics of number theory, including prime numbers, integers, and modular arithmetic.
The AoPS textbooks are an excellent resource for students who are looking to improve their math skills and prepare for math competitions. They are also a great resource for students who are simply looking to learn more about mathematics and challenge themselves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Art of Problem Solving Book Review |url=https://smarterlearningguide.com/art-of-problem-solving-textbook-review/ |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=The Smarter Learning Guide |language=en-US}}</ref>
== AoPS Online ==
[[File:Aops Logo.png|thumb|The current logo for Art of Problem Solving Online]]
The Art of Problem Solving website hosts online math courses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/school/schedule|title=Class Schedule|website=artofproblemsolving.com}}</ref> Sets of problems are included which is for homework. The website also hosts a large number of forums, where users can post math problems and play math & strategy games. The Art of Problem Solving wiki contains numerous formulas and additional information. During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the website additionally began hosting several math and science competitions. These include the [[American Mathematics Competitions]], [[American Invitational Mathematics Examination]], [[United States of America Mathematical Olympiad]], the [[Putnam Competition]], [[USAPhO|F=ma examination]], [[USA Biolympiad]], and [[Mathcounts]].
== Beast Academy ==
[[File:Beast Academy Level 5 books.png|thumb|Beast Academy's Level 5 textbooks]]
Beast Academy is a mathematics program designed for children in first to fifth grades. The program includes a comprehensive curriculum that is loosely based on [[Common Core|common core standards]] and is intended to be challenging. Each level of the program comprises eight books, including four guide books that are presented as comics, engaging children in solving math problems in an enjoyable manner. Additionally, there are four practice books where students can apply the skills they have learned. Beast Academy follows the story of four little monsters - Alex, Grogg, Lizzie, and Winnie - who attend a school named Beast Academy and pose questions about math problems. The entire series consists of 40 books. Beast Academy Online offers more practice problems for students and access to the complete series. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast Academy {{!}} Advanced Math Curriculum for Elementary School |url=https://beastacademy.com/#:~:text=Designed%20by%20the%20global%20leader,move%20them%20to%20math%20mastery. |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=beastacademy.com |language=en}}</ref>
== AoPS Academy ==
[[File:Aops Carmel Valley.png|thumb|AoPS Academy's [[Carmel Valley, California|Carmel Valley]] Location]]
'''Art of Problem Solving Academy''' was founded in 2016 by Richard Rusczyk, David Patrick and Sandor Lehoczky. All three were former employees of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), an online learning platform for advanced math and science. The founders recognized the need for a more comprehensive approach to education for high-achieving students, and founded AoPS Academy to meet that need.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rusyck |first=Richard |date=March 14, 2016 |title="Why We Founded AoPS Academy" |url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/news/articles/why_we_founded_aops_academy.}}</ref>
AoPS Academy offers a variety of courses in math and language arts for students in grades 2-12. The courses are designed to be challenging and engaging, with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. There are currently twelve locations, which are situate in the East and West Coast. Some of the courses offered include:
* [[Pre-algebra|Prealgebra]]
* [[Algebra]]
* [[Geometry]]
* [[Number theory|Number Theory]]
* [[Counting]] and [[Probability]]
* [[Calculus]]
* [[Writing]]
* [[Literature]]
AoPS Academy also offers courses in competition math, including AMC 8, AMC 10, and AMC 12 preparation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AoPS Academy |url=https://aopsacademy.org/ |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=aopsacademy.org}}</ref>
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