Contest Math 7: Introduction to Algebra

Choose the right level

Students who complete Contest Math 7A are ready for Contest Math 7B. Similar to Honors Math 7: Intro to Algebra, this course takes conceptual understanding to the next level — while also integrating a special focus on highly challenging problems and practice contests for students who want to participate in math competitions.

To determine if your student is ready for this course or others at the Virtual Campus, learn more here.

Curriculum

Our expert instructors use the Art of Problem Solving curriculum to teach Contest Math 7: Intro to Algebra. AoPS curriculum is a much broader and deeper exploration of challenging mathematics than a typical math curriculum.

This course will require two textbooks: Introduction to Algebra and Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1.

Contest Math 7A
In this course, students build on their work through the study of linear equations and inequalities, ratios and proportions, and radicals. They are introduced to quadratic equations and develop critical thinking through analysis of factoring techniques. Students are further challenged by contest problems that incorporate multiple concepts and skills, and sometimes require out-of-the-box thinking.

Contest Math 7B
In this course, students advance their understanding of algebraic topics such as the quadratic functions, sequences & series, complex numbers, logarithms, and optimization. Like in Contest Math 7A, students will be further challenged by complicated math contests problems throughout the course.

Format

Our instructors hold classes virtually, in a small-sized (10-16 students) videoconferencing classroom.

Homework and exams

There are about 1 to 3 hours of homework each week. There is one timed final exam at the end of the course.

Drop and refund policies

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Schedule

Each course runs for 18 weeks with one 120-minute lesson per week.

NEW THIS SUMMER - Accelerated Contest Math 7B, offering a 9 week session covering the same material as the other class formats. Each week includes two 120-minute lessons. Look for class 17632 to enroll.