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Recent Math Jams
 
Jam Date
Title
Instructor
Difficulty
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 2, 2007
Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
Janet DeCarlo
0
Description: College Board member Janet DeCarlo and Siemens Award winner Dmitry Vaintrob will discuss the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology with interested students. Vaintrob won the competition with a paper on his original mathematics research.
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.
May 3, 2006
Siemens Competition and Scholarship Program
Janet DeCarlo
0
Description: College Board member Janet DeCarlo and Siemens Award winner Michael Viscardi will discuss the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology with interested students. Viscardi won the competition with a paper on his original mathematics research.
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 18, 2006
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Albert Ni
2
Description: 2002 MATHCOUNTS National Champion Albert Ni will help students diagnose solutions to MATHCOUNTS problems. Bring your problems!
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!
Dec 13, 2005
Careers in Finance at DE Shaw group
Sasha Schwartz
0
Description: IMO Gold medalist, USAMO winner, and MATHCOUNTS National Champion Sasha Schwartz discusses careers in finance at D. E. Shaw group.
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.
Nov 3, 2005
MATHCOUNTS Problem Discussion Hour
Albert Ni
2
Description: 2002 MATHCOUNTS National Champion Albert Ni will help students diagnose solutions to MATHCOUNTS problems. Bring your problems!
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