Community

Art of Problem Solving holds many free classes called Math Jams.
Click here for transcripts to past Math Jams.

Below are transcripts from recent Math Jam sessions. Click here for a collection of all MOEMS Math Jams.

Recent Math Jams
 
Jam Date
Title
Instructor
Difficulty
Nov 20, 2009
An Introduction to Linguistics
Christina Skelton
3
Description: Two linguists discuss the the Comparative Method, a linguistic theory which describes how languages change over time, and use it to demonstrate that English is related to some exotic languages you never would have imagined, like Sanskrit and Hittite.
Nov 19, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming AIME Problem Series and Precalculus courses. Sample problems from some of the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Oct 21, 2009
MIT Admissions Math Jam
Matt McGann
0
Description: Matt McGann, Associate Director of Admissions at MIT, and Kiran Kedlaya, Associate Professor of Mathematics, will discuss MIT and the admissions process.
Oct 15, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
4
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Problem Series (both classes), AMC 10 Problem Series, AMC 12 Problem Series, and Introduction to Number Theory courses. Sample problems from some of the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Oct 1, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Algebra 3, Intermediate Counting & Probability, and Calculus courses. Sample problems from some of the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Sep 24, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Introduction to Counting & Probability, and Introduction to Geometry courses. Sample problems from some of the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Sep 8, 2009
WOOT Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2009-10 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!) program.
Aug 27, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
4
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Problem Series (both classes), AMC 10 Problem Series and AMC 12 Problem Series. Sample problems from some of the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Aug 3, 2009
WOOT Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2009-10 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!) program.
Jun 26, 2009
Induction
Ari Nieh
5
Description: Proof by induction is one of the most basic and powerful tools in a mathematician's repertoire. It reduces general problems to their simplest cases, allowing us to prove identities for all positive integers simultaneously. We will learn how to apply induction in a variety of settings, including summations, divisibility, Fibonacci identities, and more.
Jun 2, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Algebra 1, Algebra 3, and Intermediate Number Theory courses. Sample problems from each course will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
May 27, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Advanced MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Problem Series, AMC 10 Problem Series, AMC 12 Problem Series, and AIME Problem Series B. Sample problems from each course will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
May 20, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS/AMC 8 Basics, Introduction to Number Theory, and Introduction to Geometry classes. Sample problems from each class will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Apr 13, 2009
Mathcamp
Dan Zaharopol
0
Description: Mathcamp alum and instructor Dan Zaharopol discusses the summer program Mathcamp.
Apr 3, 2009
2009 Alternate AIME Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2009 Alternate AIME.
Mar 19, 2009
2009 AIME Math Jam
Dave Patrick
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2009 AIME.
Mar 3, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Intermediate Counting & Probability class. Sample problems from the class will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the class.
Feb 26, 2009
2009 AMC 10/12 B Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: AoPS Instructors will lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2009 AMC 10 B and the 2009 AMC 12 B.
Feb 18, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Introduction to Algebra, Introduction to Geometry, and Introduction to Counting & Probability classes. Sample problems from the classes will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the class.
Feb 11, 2009
2009 AMC 10/12 A Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: AoPS Instructors lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2009 AMC 10 A and the 2009 AMC 12 A.
Jan 28, 2009
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
8
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Olympiad Geometry class. Sample problems from the class will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the class.
Nov 18, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
6
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming AIME Problem Series B class. Sample problems from the class will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the class.
Oct 23, 2008
MIT Admissions Math Jam
Matt McGann
0
Description: Matt McGann, Associate Director of Admissions at MIT, and Kiran Kedlaya, Associate Professor of Mathematics, will discuss MIT and the admissions process.
Oct 14, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
6
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming AMC 10 Problem Series, AMC 12 Problem Series, and Intermediate Number Theory classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Oct 7, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Introduction to Algebra, MATHCOUNTS/AMC Problem Series, and Intermediate Trigonometry/Complex Numbers classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes. (The problems for the trigonometry class are considerably harder than those of the other two classes.)
Sep 30, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
4
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Introduction to Geometry, Introduction to Number Theory, and Intermediate Algebra classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Sep 9, 2008
AoPS Calculus Math Jam
Dave Patrick
9
Description: AoPS instructor Dave Patrick will discuss the NEW Calculus course.
Sep 2, 2008
WOOT Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2008-09 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!) program.
Aug 7, 2008
WOOT Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2008-09 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!) program.
Jun 4, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
6
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Intermediate Algebra and Intermediate Counting & Probability classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
May 29, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS Problem Series, Introduction to Algebra, and Introduction to Counting & Probability classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
May 27, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming AMC 10 Problem Series, AMC 12 Problem Series, and AIME Problem Series A. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Apr 4, 2008
2008 Alternate AIME Math Jam
Dave Patrick
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2008 Alternate AIME.
Apr 1, 2008
HCSSiM Math Jam
sarah-marie belcastro
3
Description: HCSSiM Co-Director sarah-marie belcastro, accompanied by recent HCSSiM alumns, will discuss the Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics and an Interesting Test problem.
Mar 24, 2008
2008 AIME Math Jam
Dave Patrick
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2008 AIME.
Mar 19, 2008
Mathcamp
Dan Zaharopol
0
Description: Mathcamp alum and instructor Dan Zaharopol discusses the summer program Mathcamp.
Mar 18, 2008
MathPath
Dr. George Thomas
0
Description: MathPath director Dr. George Thomas and MathPath alum parent Rocke Verser discuss the middle school summer program MathPath.
Mar 14, 2008
USAMTS Round 4 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 4 problems will be discussed.
Mar 11, 2008
USA Computing Olympiad
Rob Kolstad
0
Description: USA International Olympiad in Informatics coach Rob Kolstad and past IOI team member (and gold medalist) Alex Schwendner will discuss the USA Computing Olympiad.
Feb 29, 2008
2008 AMC 10/12 B Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: AoPS Instructors will lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2008 AMC 10 B and the 2008 AMC 12 B.
Feb 28, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Dave Patrick
6
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Special AIME Problem Seminar and Intermediate Trigonometry/Complex Numbers classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Feb 19, 2008
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Introduction to Geometry and Introduction to Number Theory classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online Classes pages for details on the classes.
Feb 18, 2008
2008 AMC 10/12 A Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: AoPS Instructors lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2008 AMC 10 A and the 2008 AMC 12 A.
Feb 13, 2008
MathZoom Summer Camp
Dr. Kevin Wang
0
Description: Dr. Kevin Wang, Founder and Head Coach at Math Zoom Academy, describes MathZoom Summer Camp 2008 held at UCLA (Jul 13-Aug 2).
Feb 11, 2008
AwesomeMath
Zuming Feng
0
Description: Zuming Feng, US IMO team coach, describes the summer camp AwesomeMath.
Jan 14, 2008
USAMTS Round 3 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 3 problems will be discussed.
Nov 26, 2007
USAMTS Round 2 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 2 problems will be discussed.
Nov 15, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Valentin Vornicu
0
Description: AoPS instructors discuss the upcoming AIME Problem Series class.
Nov 1, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Sean Markan
0
Description: AoPS instructors discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS Problem Series class.
Oct 30, 2007
MIT Admissions Math Jam
Matt McGann
0
Description: Matt McGann, Associate Director of Admissions at MIT, and Kiran Kedlaya, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, will discuss MIT and the admissions process.
Oct 11, 2007
USAMTS Round 1 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 1 problems will be discussed.
Oct 10, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Valentin Vornicu
0
Description: AoPS instructors discuss the upcoming AMC 10 and AMC 12 Problem Series classes.
Oct 9, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors discuss the upcoming Intermediate Counting & Probability and Intermediate Number Theory classes.
Oct 4, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Sean Markan
0
Description: AoPS instructors discuss the upcoming Introduction to Algebra class. See the Online Classes Enroll page for more information about our classes.
Sep 26, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Dave Patrick
3
Description: AoPS instructor David Patrick discusses the upcoming Introduction to Counting & Probability and Introduction to Geometry classes. Problems from both classes will be discussed, as will course procedures. See the Online Classes Enroll page for more details on the classes.
Sep 5, 2007
WOOT Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2007-08 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!) program.
Aug 1, 2007
Inversion
Sean Markan
8
Description: New AoPS instructor Sean Markan introduces the powerful geometric transformation, inversion.
Jul 18, 2007
Combinations
Sean Markan
3
Description: New AoPS instructor Sean Markan discusses many uses of combinations.
Jul 11, 2007
WOOT Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2007-08 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!) program.
Jun 4, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Naoki Sato
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Intermediate Trigonometry/Complex Numbers, AMC 12, and AIME Problem Series A classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
May 30, 2007
AoPS Classes Math Jam
Naoki Sato
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS, Introduction to Number Theory, and AMC 10 classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
May 1, 2007
MathPath
Dr. George Thomas
0
Description: MathPath director Dr. George Thomas and MathPath alum parent Rocke Verser discuss the middle school summer program MathPath.
Apr 25, 2007
MathZoom Summer Camp
Dr. Kevin Wang
0
Description: Dr. Kevin Wang, Math Zoom program director, describes the MathZoom Summer Camp 2007, hosted at UC San Diego from Aug 13 to Aug 31.
Mar 30, 2007
2007 Alternate AIME Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2007 Alternate AIME.
Mar 29, 2007
HCSSiM Math Jam
sarah-marie belcastro
0
Description: Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics Co-director sarah-marie belcastro will discuss the Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics program with students, parents, and teachers.
Mar 21, 2007
Cardinalities and Infinity Part III
Dan Zaharopol
8
Description: University of Illinois graduate student Daniel Zaharopol will lead a discussion on how mathematicians think about the sizes of infinite sets. (This is not a problem-solving talk, just a discussion about some amazing mathematics.) See the Transcripts page for Parts I and II on February 28 and March 14.
Mar 20, 2007
Mathcamp
Dan Zaharopol
0
Description: Mathcamp alum and instructor Dan Zaharopol discusses the summer program Mathcamp.
Mar 19, 2007
USAMTS Round 4 Math Jam
Valentin Vornicu
5
Description: Valentin Vornicu will lead a discussion of the problems on Round 4 of the USAMTS.
Mar 15, 2007
2007 AIME Math Jam
Dave Patrick
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2007 AIME.
Mar 14, 2007
Cardinalities and Infinity Part II
Dan Zaharopol
8
Description: University of Illinois graduate student Daniel Zaharopol will lead a discussion on how mathematicians think about the sizes of infinite sets. (This is not a problem-solving talk, just a discussion about some amazing mathematics.) See the Transcripts page for Part I on February 28.
Mar 1, 2007
MathPath
Dr. George Thomas
0
Description: MathPath director Dr. George Thomas and MathPath alum parent Rocke Verser discuss the middle school summer program MathPath.
Feb 28, 2007
Cardinalities and Infinity
Dan Zaharopol
8
Description: University of Illinois graduate student Daniel Zaharopol will lead a discussion on how mathematicians think about the sizes of infinite sets. (This is not a problem-solving talk, just a discussion about some amazing mathematics.)
Feb 26, 2007
AoPS classes Math Jam
Naoki Sato
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Intermediate Algebra and Special AIME Problem Seminar classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Feb 23, 2007
2007 AMC 10/12 B Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: AoPS Instructors will lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2007 AMC 10 B and the 2007 AMC 12 B.
Feb 14, 2007
AoPS Intro Counting & Probability and Intermediate Number Theory
Dave Patrick
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Introduction to Counting & Probability and Intermediate Number Theory classes. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Feb 8, 2007
2007 AMC 10/12 A Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: AoPS Instructors lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2007 AMC 10 A and the 2007 AMC 12 A.
Jan 29, 2007
AwesomeMath
Zuming Feng
0
Description: Zuming Feng, US IMO team coach, describes the summer camp AwesomeMath.
Jan 11, 2007
USAMTS Round 3 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: Dave Patrick will lead a discussion of the problems on Round 3 of the USAMTS.
Nov 29, 2006
USAMTS Round 2 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: Dave Patrick will lead a discussion of the problems on Round 2 of the USAMTS.
Nov 7, 2006
AoPS MATHCOUNTS and AIME B Problem Series
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming MATHCOUNTS Problem Series and AIME B Problem Series. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Oct 24, 2006
Harvey Mudd Admissions Math Jam
Peter Osgood
0
Description: Peter Osgood, Director of Admissions, and Francis Su, Professor of Mathematics, will discuss the Harvey Mudd College admissions process and Putnam/problem-solving activities there.
Oct 17, 2006
AoPS AMC 12 Problem Series
Naoki Sato
5
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming AMC 12 Problem Series. Sample problems from the course will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Oct 12, 2006
USAMTS Round 1 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: David Patrick will lead a discussion of the problems on Round 1 of the USAMTS.
Sep 27, 2006
AoPS Intro Geometry and AMC 10
Richard Rusczyk
3
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Introduction to Geometry class and the AMC 10 Problem Series. Sample problems from the courses will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Sep 25, 2006
MIT Admissions Math Jam
Matt McGann
0
Description: Matt McGann, Associate Director of Admissions at MIT, and Kiran Kedlaya, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, will discuss MIT and the admissions process.
Sep 19, 2006
Putnam Math Jam
Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo
9
Description: AoPS Community Member Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo will discuss problems and useful techniques for the Putnam examination, which is a challenging math contest for college students in North America.
Sep 13, 2006
AoPS Intermediate Trig/Complex Numbers
Naoki Sato
6
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the upcoming Intermediate Trigonometry/Complex Numbers class. Sample problems from the course will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Sep 5, 2006
WOOT Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2006-07 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!)
Jul 12, 2006
WOOT Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the 2006-07 Worldwide Online Olympiad Training (WOOT!)
May 9, 2006
AwesomeMath
Zuming Feng
0
Description: Zuming Feng, US IMO team coach, describes the new summer camp AwesomeMath.
Apr 25, 2006
MATHCOUNTS Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Another exciting MATHCOUNTS game! Students answer problems quickly and earn extra points for great solution methods.
Apr 20, 2006
National MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
3
Description: 1990 National MATHCOUNTS perfect scorer Mathew Crawford will discussion methods for problem solving with students. Students should bring the questions they want to discuss.
Apr 19, 2006
Mathcamp Math Jam
Dan Zaharopol
0
Description: Mathcamp organizer and instructor Dan Zaharopol will discuss the Mathcamp summer program with students, parents, and teachers.
Apr 6, 2006
HCSSiM Math Jam
sarah-marie belcastro
0
Description: Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics Co-director sarah-marie belcastro will discuss the Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics program with students, parents, and teachers.
Mar 29, 2006
MATHCOUNTS Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Another exciting MATHCOUNTS game! Students answer problems quickly and earn extra points for great solution methods.
Mar 27, 2006
2006 Alternate AIME Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2006 Alternate AIME.
Mar 15, 2006
USAMTS Round 4 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 4 problems to be discussed.
Mar 9, 2006
2006 AIME Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
7
Description: AoPS instructors will lead a discussion on all 15 problems from the 2006 AIME.
Mar 3, 2006
MathPath Math Jam
Dr. George Thomas
0
Description: A parent of a Mathpath alumnus teams up with Mathpath Executive Director Dr. George Thomas to answer general questions from prospective applicants.
Feb 22, 2006
MATHCOUNTS Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: We will hold an informal contest using problems similar to those from MATHCOUNTS State Sprint Rounds.
Feb 17, 2006
2006 AMC 10/12 B Math Jam
Dave Patrick
5
Description: AoPS Instructors will lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2006 AMC 10 B and the 2006 AMC 12 B.
Feb 7, 2006
AwesomeMath
Zuming Feng
0
Description: Zuming Feng, US IMO team coach, describes the new summer camp AwesomeMath.
Feb 6, 2006
2006 AMC 10/12 A Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: AoPS Instructors lead a discussion of the harder problems and requested problems from both the 2006 AMC 10 A and the 2006 AMC 12 A.
Jan 17, 2006
Independent Study Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: AoPS Instructors will discuss the Independent Study program with interested students, parents, and teachers.
Jan 16, 2006
Intro to Counting and Probability and Intermediate Algebra Classes Math Jam
Dave Patrick
3
Description: AoPS instructor Dave Patrick will discuss the Introduction to Counting & Probability and Intermediate Algebra classes. Sample problems from each course will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Jan 12, 2006
Olympiad Classes Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: AoPS Instructors Richard Rusczyk and Naoki Sato will discuss the upcoming Olympiad Inequalities and Olympiad Geometry classes. Sample problems from each course will be discussed. See the Online School Enroll page for details on the classes.
Jan 11, 2006
USAMTS Round 3 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 3 problems to be discussed.
Jan 5, 2006
Independent Study Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: AoPS Instructors will discuss the Independent Study program with interested students, parents, and teachers.
Jan 4, 2006
Intermediate Number Theory Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: AoPS instructor Mathew Crawford will discuss the new Intermediate Number Theory Seminar with interested students, parents, and teachers. A few problems will be worked with students that represent much of the range of difficulty and topic focus of the class. The seminar begins Jan 10 and lasts 8 weeks. See the enrollment page for details.
Dec 20, 2005
AwesomeMath
Zuming Feng
0
Description: Zuming Feng, US IMO team coach, describes the new summer camp AwesomeMath.
Dec 20, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: 1990 National Test Champion Mathew Crawford will help students diagnose problems from MATHCOUNTS. Bring the problems you want to work on!
Nov 30, 2005
USAMTS Round 2 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: Solutions to USAMTS Round 2 problems to be discussed.
Nov 9, 2005
MATHCOUNTS and AIME Problem Series Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: Mathew Crawford will discuss the MATHCOUNTS and AIME Problem Series with students and work a few problems from each class.
Oct 14, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Math Jam
Naoki Sato
2
Description: AoPS Instructors will hold a MATHCOUNTS class free to students that will be viewed live by MATHCOUNTS teachers.
Oct 12, 2005
MIT Admissions Math Jam
Matt McGann
0
Description: Matt McGann, Assistant Director of Admissions at MIT, will discuss MIT and the admissions process.
Oct 5, 2005
USAMTS Round 1 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: We will walk through solutions to all 5 problems from the first round of the 2005-2006 USAMTS.
Oct 5, 2005
AMC 10/12 Problem Series Math Jam
Dave Patrick
4
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the AMC 10 and AMC 12 Problem Series and work a few sample problems from those classes.
Sep 8, 2005
Subject Classes Math Jam
Naoki Sato
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the Intermediate Complex Numbers/Trigonometry and Olympiad Problem Solving classes with students, parents, and teachers. We will sample a problem or two from each class.
Sep 7, 2005
Subject Classes Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the Introductory Number Theory and Intermediate Counting & Probability classes with students, parents, and teachers. We will sample a problem or two from each class.
Aug 31, 2005
Independent Study Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: Mathew Crawford will discuss the AoPS Independent Study program with students, parents, and teachers.
Aug 25, 2005
WOOT Math Jam
Dave Patrick
0
Description: Mathew Crawford and Dave Patrick will discuss the WOOT program with interested students.
Aug 24, 2005
Mandelbrot Competition Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: Warmup for the Mandelbrot. Medium to hard problems discussed.
Aug 10, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Warmup Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: We will hold an informal contest using problems similar to those from MATHCOUNTS Chapter Sprint Rounds.
Jul 6, 2005
WOOT Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
7
Description: Valentin Vornicu and Mathew Crawford will discuss WOOT with interested students.
Jun 29, 2005
An Introduction to Generating Functions
Dave Patrick
5
Description: Generating functions are a rarely taught, but highly useful tool that allows problem solvers to solve difficult counting problems using polynomials.If you know binomial expansion, you already a little about generating functions.
Jun 10, 2005
WOOT Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: We will discuss WOOT.
Jun 1, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: AoPS instructors will discuss the Intermediate Algebra, Olympiad Geometry, and AIME Problem Series classes which all begin in mid-June.
May 25, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: AoPS Instructors will discuss the Introductory Counting & Probability Class, MATHCOUNTS Problem Series, and the AMC10 Problem Series all beginning in early June.
May 4, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: Mathew Crawford will lead a discussion about the AoPS Independent Study programs beginning May 13.
Apr 27, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: We will hold an informal contest using problems similar to those from MATHCOUNTS competitions.
Apr 20, 2005
Mathcamp Math Jam
David Savitt
0
Description: Deputy Director of the Canada/USA Mathcamp, David Savitt, will discuss the Mathcamp summer program with students, parents, and teachers.
Apr 19, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour (Nationals Preparation!)
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Former National MATHCOUNTS test champion Mathew Crawford will assist students in understanding solutions to challenging MATHCOUNTS problems.
Mar 30, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Former National MATHCOUNTS test champion Mathew Crawford will assist students in understanding solutions to challenging MATHCOUNTS problems.
Mar 24, 2005
Alternate AIME Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
7
Description: We will review the problems from the 2005 Alternate AIME.
Mar 23, 2005
USAMTS Round 4 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will discuss the problems from the fourth round of the USAMTS.
Mar 21, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Former National MATHCOUNTS test champion Mathew Crawford will assist students in understanding solutions to challenging MATHCOUNTS problems.
Mar 10, 2005
AIME Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
7
Description: We will review the problems from the 2005 AIME.
Mar 9, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: We will hold an informal contest using problems similar to those from MATHCOUNTS competitions.
Feb 23, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Former National MATHCOUNTS test champion Mathew Crawford will assist students in understanding solutions to challenging MATHCOUNTS problems.
Feb 18, 2005
AMC 10/12 Contest B Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will review the problems from the 2005 AMC-10 B and AMC-12 B.
Feb 10, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Former National MATHCOUNTS test champion Mathew Crawford will assist students in understanding solutions to challenging MATHCOUNTS problems.
Feb 9, 2005
Mandelbrot Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: We will tackle problems from past Mandelbrot competitions.
Feb 3, 2005
AMC 10/12 Contest A Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will review the problems from the 2005 AMC-10 A and AMC-12 A.
Jan 26, 2005
AMC Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will solve and discuss several problems from past AMC exams.
Jan 25, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Former National MATHCOUNTS test champion Mathew Crawford will assist students in understanding solutions to challenging MATHCOUNTS problems.
Jan 19, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Game Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: We will hold an informal contest using problems similar to those from MATHCOUNTS competitions.
Jan 17, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: The Introduction to Geometry class and the AIME Problem Seminar will be discussed and a problem or two from each class will be solved. Difficulty will vary.
Jan 13, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Dave Patrick
8
Description: Dave Patrick will discuss the Olympiad Problem Solving and Olympiad Inequalities classes. A few problems from those classes will be solved.
Jan 12, 2005
USAMTS Round 3 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will discuss the problems from the third round of the USAMTS.
Jan 9, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
2
Description: Richard Rusczyk will discuss the Introduction to Number Theory and Introduction to Counting & Probability classes. A few problems from each class will be solved during the Math Jam.
Jan 5, 2005
AoPS Class Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
6
Description: Richard Rusczyk will discuss the Independent Study programs as well as the Intermediate Counting/Probability and Intermediate Complex Numbers/Trig classes. A few problems from the Intermediate classes will be solved during the Math Jam.
Dec 14, 2004
College Interview Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: Richard Rusczyk will share his experience as a college interviewer for Princeton University with students interested in understanding the interview process.
Dec 12, 2004
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: Discussion of the upcoming AIME Problem Series and the Independent Study programs. A problem or two from each curriculum will be discussed.
Dec 1, 2004
USAMTS Round 2 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will discuss the problems from the second round of the USAMTS.
Nov 30, 2004
AMC-8 Math Jam
Dave Patrick
3
Description: Problems from the 2004 AMC-8 will be discussed.
Nov 18, 2004
Independent Study Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: Richard Rusczyk will discuss the AoPS Independent Study program with students, parents, and teachers.
Nov 16, 2004
Putnam Math Jam
Dave Patrick
9
Description: Selected problems from the William Lowell Putnam Examination.
Nov 10, 2004
MATHCOUNTS Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
1
Description: We will discuss problems similar to MATHCOUNTS sprint round problems.
Nov 3, 2004
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
3
Description: The AoPS MATHCOUNTS and AMC-10 Problem Series classes will be discussed and a few problems from each of those classes will be solved.
Oct 27, 2004
MATHCOUNTS Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
3
Description: We will discuss harder Number Theory problems similar to those that appear on MATHCOUNTS competitions.
Oct 20, 2004
Putnam Math Jam
Dave Patrick
9
Description: Selected Linear Algebra & Abstract Algebra problems from the William Lowell Putnam Exam
Oct 14, 2004
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: Mathew Crawford will lead a discussion about the AoPS AMC-12 class that begins Thursday, October 21. Selected problems will be discussed and questions about the class will be answered.
Oct 13, 2004
USAMTS Round 1 Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will discuss the problems from the first round of the USAMTS.
Oct 6, 2004
MATHCOUNTS Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: We will discuss numerous MATHCOUNTS word problems with an eye toward breaking the words into math to solve the problem.
Sep 23, 2004
AoPS Class Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: Richard Rusczyk will lead a discussion about AoPS classes Introduction to Geometry and Olympiad Geometry. One or two problems from each class will be discussed and questions about these and other classes will be answered.
Sep 17, 2004
AoPS Class Math Jam
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: Richard Rusczyk will lead a discussion about AoPS classes Intermediate Trigonometry/Complex Numbers, Olympiad Inequalities and Olympiad Problem Solving. A challenging problem from each class will be discussed and questions about the classes will be answered.
Sep 15, 2004
Putnam Math Jam
Dave Patrick
8
Description: Selected Calculus & Analysis problems from the William Lowell Putnam Examination.
Sep 13, 2004
AoPS Class Math Jam
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: Mathew Crawford will lead a discussion about AoPS classes Intermediate Algebra, Intermediate Counting & Probability, and Introduction to Number Theory. A challenging problem from each class will be discussed and questions about the classes will be answered.
Sep 1, 2004
Selected Problems from the AIME
Mathew Crawford
6
Description: The focus of this Math Jam will be taking a step back to look at the big picture when confronted with unusual problems.
Aug 18, 2004
Siemens Westinghouse Competition and Scholarship Program
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: One member of the College Board and two past Siemens Westinghouse Scholars will discuss the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology with interested students.
Aug 4, 2004
AoPS Independent Study Discussion
Mathew Crawford
0
Description: Mathew Crawford and Richard Rusczyk will discuss the AoPS Independent Study programs.
Jul 14, 2004
Complex Numbers
Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo
6
Description: A discussion of the use of complex numbers in problem solving.
Jun 11, 2004
Canada/USA Mathcamp
David Savitt
0
Description: Canada/USA Mathcamp deputy director David Savitt will discuss the Mathcamp summer program with interested students. Questions will be welcome from students planning to attend Mathcamp 2004, as well as from students who might wish to attend in a future summer.
Jun 9, 2004
MATHCOUNTS
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Selected challenging problems from MATHCOUNTS, the premier middle school contest in the United States. Learn more about MATHCOUNTS at www.mathcounts.org.
Jun 7, 2004
Sequences, Series, and Sigma
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: A discussion of methods for calculating sequence terms and series summations.
Jun 2, 2004
Math Olympiad Summer Program Discussion
Zuming Feng
0
Description: IMO Team Leader Zuming Feng and AMC Director Steve Dunbar will answer questions by students who will attend the 2004 Math Olympiad Summer Program
May 19, 2004
ARML
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: Selected problems from old American Regions Math Leagues competitions. Learn more about ARML at www.arml.com.
May 7, 2004
USAMO
Mathew Crawford
9
Description: We will discuss the problems from the second day of the 2004 USAMO.
Apr 30, 2004
USAMO
Mathew Crawford
9
Description: We will discuss the problems from the first day of the 2004 USAMO.
Apr 23, 2004
How to take the USAMO
Richard Rusczyk
0
Description: We will discuss general strategies for taking the USAMO and for writing proofs. There will be little specific math in this Math Jam, as we will focus primarily on broad strategies for approaching the test. Much of the Math Jams will be answering questions from students.
Apr 21, 2004
MATHCOUNTS
Mathew Crawford
3
Description: Selected challenging problems from MATHCOUNTS, the premier middle school contest in the United States. Learn more about MATHCOUNTS at www.mathcounts.org.
Apr 7, 2004
AIME
Richard Rusczyk
7
Description: We will review the problems from the 2004 AIME B.
Mar 24, 2004
AIME
Mathew Crawford
7
Description: We will review the problems from the 2004 AIME A.
Mar 10, 2004
Olympiad
Mathew Crawford
8
Description: We'll explore a few Olympiad level problems drawn from the USA Mathematical Olympiad and the Putnam exam.
Feb 28, 2004
AMC
Mathew Crawford
5
Description: We will review the problems from this year's AMC-10 B and AMC-12 B.
Feb 18, 2004
MATHCOUNTS
Mathew Crawford
2
Description: Selected challenging problems from MATHCOUNTS, the premier middle school contest in the United States. Learn more about MATHCOUNTS at www.mathcounts.org.
Feb 11, 2004
AMC
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: We will review the problems from this year's AMC-10 A and AMC-12 A.
Jan 21, 2004
AMC
Mathew Crawford
4
Description: Selected problems from old AMC competitions. The AMC series of contests determines the US team which participates in the IMO. Learn about the AMC contests at www.unl.edu/amc.
Jan 7, 2004
Tournament of Towns
Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo
6
Description: Selected challenging problems from the International Mathematics Tournament of Towns, an excellent proof-oriented contest.
Dec 3, 2003
Olympiad Geometry
Richard Rusczyk
9
Description: We'll explore one or two olympiad-level geometry problems.
Aug 19, 2003
Olympiad
Richard Rusczyk
9
Description: We'll explore one or two problems from a national olympiad.
Jul 15, 2003
ARML
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: Selected problems from old American Regions Math Leagues competitions. Learn more about ARML at www.arml.com.
May 29, 2003
Mandelbrot
Richard Rusczyk
5
Description: Selected problems from the Mandelbrot Competition. Learn more about the Mandelbrot Competition at www.mandelbrot.org.
May 20, 2003
IMO
Richard Rusczyk
9
Description: A challenging problem from the International Mathematics Olympiad, in which the top 6 high school students from countries throughout the world compete.
Try our innovative online adaptive learning system, Alcumus.
Over 1100 problems and 60+ video lessons. FREE!
© Copyright 2008 AoPS Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. • FoundationPrivacyContact Us