On this page
- What makes a good math enrichment program?
- How do the main options compare?
- Beast Academy: for younger problem solvers
- Art of Problem Solving: for older advanced students
- Russian School of Mathematics: structured weekly classes
- Math competitions: goals and challenge
- One-to-one stretch tutoring
- How can you add enrichment at home for free?
- How do you choose?
- What to do next
Short answer
The best math enrichment depends on your child's age and interests. Beast Academy suits ages about 6 to 13, with online access from $100 a year. Art of Problem Solving runs demanding courses for older students, such as a 24-week geometry course at $735. The Russian School of Mathematics offers weekly classes at centers, reported at about $82 a class at one branch. Contests such as MOEMS, AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS add challenge, and one-to-one tutoring can stretch a child on their own path.
Key takeaways
- Enrichment goes deeper, not just faster: problem solving beats racing ahead.
- Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving are strong for curious, puzzle-loving kids.
- Russian School of Mathematics offers structured weekly classes at centers.
- Contests like MOEMS, AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS add goals and challenge.
Where TaleemSquare fits
- Format
- Live one-to-one math lessons online
- Price
- From $85 a month for 2 classes a week (about $10.63 a class)
- Fees and contract
- No registration fee, no contract, cancel any month
- First step
- Free 45-minute assessment, then a 4-class money-back promise
How we wrote this
TaleemSquare offers one-to-one math tutoring, including enrichment, so we compete with some options here. Prices and details come from the sources listed at the end, checked in October 2026.
Some children finish their math homework in five minutes and then sit bored in class. For them, more worksheets at the same level is not the answer. Good enrichment goes deeper: harder problems, new ways of thinking and the satisfaction of cracking something difficult.
What makes a good math enrichment program?
- Problem solving, not just faster arithmetic or skipping ahead a grade.
- Challenging but reachable problems that take real thought.
- Explaining reasoning, in words or writing, not just answers.
- Variety: number theory, geometry, logic and counting, beyond the school syllabus.
- Enjoyment, so your child wants to keep going.
How do the main options compare?
| Option | Format | Ages or grades | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beast Academy | Online lessons and puzzles, live classes | Ages about 6 to 13 | Online from $100 a year |
| Art of Problem Solving | Live and self-paced online courses | About grades 5 to 12 | Example: $735 for a 24-week course |
| Russian School of Mathematics | Weekly in-center classes | K to 12 | About $82 a class reported at one branch |
| Math competitions | Contests, often through school | Varies by contest | Low cost; MATHCOUNTS from $42 per student |
| One-to-one stretch tutoring | Tutor builds a custom path | Any age | TaleemSquare $85 a month for two lessons a week |
Beast Academy: for younger problem solvers
Beast Academy, from Art of Problem Solving, teaches elementary math through comic-style lessons and challenging puzzles. Online access starts at $100 a year for ages about 6 to 13, and it also runs small live classes. It suits curious children who like a challenge and do not mind getting stuck.
Art of Problem Solving: for older advanced students
AoPS courses go well beyond school math, from prealgebra and number theory to competition preparation. Its Introduction to Geometry course, for example, runs 24 weeks with a 90-minute weekly session for $735, also available self-paced. Courses are demanding and suit motivated students in roughly grades 5 to 12.
Russian School of Mathematics: structured weekly classes
RSM runs weekly classes at centers, from 1.5 to 4 hours a week depending on grade, with homework. It does not publish one national price; one San Francisco branch was reported at about $82 a class in 2025. It suits families who want a structured, long-term program with a strong peer group. See our RSM cost guide and RSM alternatives.
Math competitions: goals and challenge
Contests give enrichment a purpose:
- MOEMS: monthly problem-solving contests for grades 4 to 8.
- AMC 8: a 25-question, 40-minute exam for students in grade 8 and below.
- MATHCOUNTS: for grades 6 to 8, with school, chapter, state and national levels; schools register at about $42 to $53 per student, and parents can register a child individually if the school does not take part.
Many children enjoy preparing with friends at a school math club.
One-to-one stretch tutoring
A tutor can build a custom path: deeper work on school topics, competition problems or a subject your child loves, adjusting the difficulty every session so your child is always challenged but not overwhelmed. This works well for children who are advanced in some areas but not others, or who prefer to work at their own pace. See our math enrichment program.
How can you add enrichment at home for free?
You do not need a program to stretch a curious child. Try:
- Puzzle books and logic games, such as Sudoku, KenKen, tangrams and strategy board games.
- Open questions: "How many ways can you make 20 cents?" or "Is there a biggest number?"
- Past contest problems, many of which are published free online by contest organizers.
- Math in real life: planning a budget, scaling a recipe, working out sports statistics.
- Library books about patterns, codes and famous problems.
The goal is to make your child comfortable with being stuck for a while, which is the skill all serious math depends on. Praise persistence and clever approaches, not just speed or right answers.
How do you choose?
- Watch how your child handles being stuck. Puzzle-lovers suit Beast Academy or AoPS.
- Think about time: weekly classes, self-paced work or occasional contests.
- Check the level: most programs offer placement tests.
- Keep it enjoyable. Enrichment should feel like play, not extra homework.
What to do next
- Try a few sample problems or placement tests with your child.
- Ask the school about a math club or MATHCOUNTS team.
- For a custom stretch path, book a free 45-minute math assessment with TaleemSquare.
Sources
- 1.Beast Academy Online Ages, levels, starting price and live classes. Checked Oct 2026.
- 2.Art of Problem Solving, Introduction to Geometry course Tuition, length, session time and grade band. Checked Oct 2026.
- 3.RSM Belmont location page Class hours by grade and class size. Checked Oct 2026.
- 4.Ingleside Light, RSM expansion (Feb 2025) Reported per-class price at a San Francisco branch.
- 5.COMAP, Math competitions for students Contests and grade levels, including AMC 8 and MOEMS. Checked Oct 2026.
- 6.Cuemath, MATHCOUNTS explained MATHCOUNTS grades, levels and registration. Checked Oct 2026.
Written and fact-checked by the TaleemSquare Editorial Team
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