The Art of Problem Solving Initiative

Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc. was created by people who love math and love teaching to help students access the study of advanced mathematics. The Initiative began by running the USA Mathematical Talent Search, a nationwide math contest sponsored by the National Security Agency which continues to run to this day. In each round, this contest gives students a full month to work on five challenging proof-based problems. Students then get individual feedback on their work, including comments on their mathematical reasoning and on their proof-writing skills. By taking away the usual time pressures seen in many math contests, students have the opportunity to go more deeply and to explore.