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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would say AoPS because my kids have gone to RSM and currently take AoPS and the reason why, is because RSM teaches you about basic math you-need-to-know things in contrast to AoPS, which stretches things apart and go into very deep explanations. My kids complained how the RSM portal was always acting weirdly, but know the AoPS homework is set up differently. You can do alcumus, which is just math practice to make your grades go higher, and the homework is challenging and the solutions are well explained.[/quote]were your kids in the competition RSM classes? Those are the most rigorous[/quote]

The competition classes is not the issue.  The issue is that AOPS only has 1 level and it’s the highest level.  It’s for kids very good in math, at the top of their class and need more challenge.  It’s not for anyone else.  They move fast and expect you to keep up.  They expect you to already grasp the basics and go deep and complex right away.  All the gifted kids do AOPS.  But most kids are not gifted, just above average smart.

RSM is traditional school math.  They focus more on what kids are learning in class and the foundations.  They don’t go as deep or stretch the kids.  They have multiple levels so can accommodate all kids, even the ones struggling.  The higher classes at RSM goes faster but still covers foundational material.
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