Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)

Best for

• ✓highly gifted math students
• ✓kids interested in math competitions
• ✓families wanting college-level math preparation
• ✓motivated independent learners

Not ideal for

• —average math learners
• —kids who struggle with math
• —students needing a gentler approach
• —younger students

Strengths

• ✓elite-level math preparation
• ✓develops deep problem-solving ability
• ✓prepares for AMC, AIME, and competitive math
• ✓strong online community
• ✓used by top math students worldwide

Watch-outs

• !extremely challenging — not suitable for most students
• !text-heavy and demanding
• !can be frustrating for kids not naturally strong in math
• !expensive for online courses