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Scholars Math 9.2: Intermediate Number Theory

Number theory using algebraic techniques, multiplicative functions, Diophantine equations, modular arithmetic, Fermat's/Euler's Theorem, primitive roots, and quadratic residues. Much of the first half of the class emphasizes using the basic tools of the Introduction class in clever ways to solve difficult problems. In the second half, more theory will be developed, leading students to the beginning Olympiad level.

12 weeks

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Schedule

Sunday
Feb 22 - May 10
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Feb 22 - May 10
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$415 (~$35/lesson)
$415 (~$35/lesson)
CLOSED
Monday
Apr 13 - Jul 6
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Apr 13 - Jul 6
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$415 (~$35/lesson)
$415 (~$35/lesson)
ENROLL
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Sunday
Jun 7 - Aug 30
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jun 7 - Aug 30
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$415 (~$35/lesson)
$415 (~$35/lesson)
ENROLL
Friday
Jun 19 - Sep 11
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jun 19 - Sep 11
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$415 (~$35/lesson)
$415 (~$35/lesson)
ENROLL
Sunday
Sep 27 - Dec 20
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Sep 27 - Dec 20
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern
6:30 - 8:00 PM Central
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain
4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific
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$415 (~$35/lesson)
$415 (~$35/lesson)
ENROLL

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes May 23 ‐ 25, July 3 ‐ 5, September 5 ‐ 7, October 31, November 23 ‐ 29, December 21 ‐ January 3, and February 13 - 15 2027.

Who Should Take?

Students should have a complete understanding of modular arithmetic, and a mastery of algebra through our Scholars Math 9: Intermediate Algebra class (or a typical honors Algebra 2 class and some Precalculus) before taking this class.

Lessons

1 Introduction
2 Bases
3 Divisibility
4 Divisors and Multiplicative Functions
5 Prime Factorizations
6 Algebra in Modular Arithmetic
7 Linear Diophantine Equations
8 Perfect Squares
9 Fermat's Little Theorem and Euler's Theorem
10 Orders and Primitive Roots
11 Quadratic Residues and Squares
12 Sums of Two Squares

This class was amazing! It was definitely one of the most interesting math classes I've ever taken. It was actually challenging (and I like a challenge). The problems in general did get harder as the course continued which I liked a lot since it really does help you become a better problem solver. I learned so much and much more than just theory. This class was always fun and challenging and it definitely builds confidence for attacking harder problems. I'm so glad I took this class. AoPS, I love you guys. You're awesome!