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Discrete math is often missing from middle and high school curricula. But in recent years, it’s become increasingly important because of what it teaches and how it sets students up for college math and beyond.

Meet the new look of Art of Problem Solving. Yes it’s new, but in many ways, we’ve never looked more like ourselves. See how we turned the spirit of our students and community into something you can really feel and experience.

Parents often ask if AoPS helps students do well on the SAT and ACT. Our answer is yes, but that's not quite the right question. Here's what history and the data we do have show about why problem-solving skills outlast any single test.

AoPS Academy takes a challenge-first approach that helps advanced students and expert teachers thrive through in-person learning for math and language arts.

Transform your gifted learner's mathematical journey with Beast Academy, where problem-solving embodies what makes us uniquely human: innovation, adaptability, and connection. In an era of artificial intelligence and instant answers, Beast Academy goes beyond acceleration, using rich challenges and delightful beast characters to develop the lateral thinking patterns that gifted minds naturally possess. Your child won't just learn math—they'll master the art of creative problem-solving essential for long-term success.

How can puzzles transform your classroom? When two students—one who’s bored from flying through assignments and another stuck on a tough problem—both say, “We’re bored!” puzzles can be the perfect solution. Discover how thoughtfully designed puzzles not only engage diverse learners but also foster collaboration, strategic thinking, and perseverance.

"One of my favorite Beast Academy problems is the Honeycomb Path Puzzle. It's a simple concept with incredible flexibility, and gives many opportunities for challenge." ~David Flynn, Math Curriculum Team Lead