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Prealgebra

Academic Year Mathematics

Prealgebra begins by formalizing the rules of arithmetic that students learned in elementary school, building on a rigorous foundation as they move into algebra. We then survey a wide range of topics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, counting, statistics, and probability. Each topic is introduced with compelling problems, including many drawn from major national math contests such as MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8. We place special emphasis on challenging word problems throughout the course.

Homework and exams

Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours on homework every week. Homework will be assigned and completed through the class website, where students receive immediate feedback on their work. Students will take three in-class exams throughout the course.

Textbook

The textbook for the course is Prealgebra by Art of Problem Solving.

Hardcopy and lifetime digital access to the online version of the textbook are included in the tuition and fees of this course.

Syllabus


Schedule in 2022-23

All times Eastern.

Tuesday
4:30 – 6:15pm
Sep. 6, 2022 – June 6, 2023
ENROLL
5 spots left
Tuesday
6:45 – 8:30pm
Sep. 6, 2022 – June 6, 2023
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2 spots left
Wednesday
4:30 – 6:15pm
Sep. 7, 2022 – May 31, 2023
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Thursday
4:00 – 5:45pm
Sep. 8, 2022 – June 1, 2023
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1 spot left
Friday
4:30 – 6:15pm
Sep. 9, 2022 – June 9, 2023
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Saturday
10:15 – Noon
Sep. 10, 2022 – June 10, 2023
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Saturday
2:45 – 4:30pm
Sep. 10, 2022 – June 10, 2023
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Sunday
10:15 – Noon
Sep. 11, 2022 – June 11, 2023
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Sunday
2:45 – 4:30pm
Sep. 11, 2022 – June 11, 2023
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Sunday
5:00 – 6:45pm
Sep. 11, 2022 – June 11, 2023
ENROLL
Sample Problems

Below are examples of some of the types of problems that students will encounter in our Prealgebra course.

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AoPS Academy has a superb curriculum, combined with outstanding teachers who have provided our son a fantastic foundation in mathematics. If only I could have experienced teaching like this when I was young, it would have changed my career choice. The academy is a perfect extension of school in that they challenge students to learn at a much deeper and rigorous level. They also stimulate their interest in mathematics by emphasizing analytical thought over rote memorization of formulas.

The academy truly lays a deep foundation in mathematical thinking for success in all areas involving STEM subjects. It is really exciting to be among teachers and children who love math!

The harder the problem - the more exciting it is to the students and teachers at AoPS Academy.

Molly and Richard T.