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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

Thursday
Feb 20 - May 8
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Feb 20 - May 8
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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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
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Friday
Apr 11 - Jun 27
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Apr 11 - Jun 27
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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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Sunday
Jun 1 - Aug 24
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jun 1 - Aug 24
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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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Wednesday
Jun 18 - Sep 3
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jun 18 - Sep 3
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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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL
Fall 2025This course will be offered in Fall 2025. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available.

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, November 24 ‐ November 30, and December 20, 2025 ‐ January 2, 2026.

Who Should Take?

Students should have a complete understanding of modular arithmetic, and a mastery of algebra through our 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

Before taking this class, I didn't know any major theorems for Number Theory, I couldn't do ANY olympiad-level Number Theory problems, and I was quite lost when talking about modular equations. Now, I am comfortable with a lot of Number Theory topics and have started appreciating how fun and great number theory really is (before, it was too difficult for me to enjoy)! Thanks for making this one of the best classes I have ever taken!