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MathGrades 6–12SecularTextbook and solutions per subject; online classes extra

Beast Academy alternative — Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Prealgebra+

Day-to-day
Mostly independent
Structure
Structured
Lesson prep
Low prep
Writing load
Writing-heavy
If you fall behind
Fairly rigid

Best for

  • Mathematically gifted students
  • Future competition mathematicians

Not ideal for

  • Struggling or average-pace learners
  • Students wanting gentle scaffolding

Strengths

  • Deep discovery-based problem solving for strong students
  • Builds genuine mathematical reasoning and contest skills

Watch-outs

  • !Very challenging; frustrating for average pace

At a glance

Grade levelGrades 6–12
SubjectsMath
PriceTextbook and solutions per subject; online classes extra
Teaching stylereading-heavy, writing-intensive
ApproachSecular
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