When it comes to tutoring programs like Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), there’s a common misconception: that success simply comes from explaining concepts clearly and walking students through solutions. But that approach misses the point. These curricula are not designed for passive learning. They are built to develop thinkers—students who can question, explore, and solve problems independently. And that requires a very different approach from the tutor. Tutoring BA and AOPS...

MOEMS (Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools) or APSMO (Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads) is a good math contest for Elementary/ Primary students who love math. It exposes the students to various problem-solving techniques and builds a strong foundation for Middle school math competitions. While MOEMS Level M exists for grades 6-8, the other middle school math competitions, like AMC 8 and Math Counts, are more popular for those grades. Table of Contents...

Beast Academy is one of the best math curriculums available for gifted students. Kids who like math love Beast.