Live Math Challenge

Areteem’s Math Challenge curriculum is based on our 20 years experience teaching upper elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Whether you’re looking to start your math journey with conceptual understanding and problem solving, or looking to improve on math contests such as AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS, AMC 10/12, AIME, USA(J)MO, or ZIML, there’s a Math Challenge Level for you!

All Math Challenge Live Courses meet weekly with interactive sessions via Zoom with Areteem instructors. After the live class, students work on and submit homework to practice and learn. Click on a course below for more information and registration.

Fall 2025 Live Courses are available for registration below.

Current Math Challenge Instruction Team (subject to change):

  • Dr. Kevin Wang (MC IV), Areteem’s Academic Director and Co-Founder. Dr. Wang is an experienced instructor and coach, with experience in both academia and industry. He has coached many students to the highest levels of math competitions, such as MATHCOUNTS and USAMO, and is a former China Team member for the International Mathematical Olympiad.
  • John Lensmire (MC II-A), Areteem’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Mr. Lensmire is a passionate math instructor and educator. He loves sharing his knowledge and dedication to math education with students and when training instructors.
  • Leah Hoff (MC I-A, MC I-B, and MC I-C), lifelong math educator and online instructor. Mrs. Hoff is a dedicated instructor with years of experience in both school classrooms and online math coaching, who strives to bring out the best in each and every one of her students.
  • Dr. Drazen Petrovic (MC II-B), college instructor and online educator. Dr. Petrovic loves sharing his passion for math with others. He is a patient and caring instructor with an eye for detail and precision.
  • Brian Behrens (MC III), math coach and online educator. Mr. Behrens is an experienced math coach and instructor. Whether teaching online or in person, he savors the opportunity to help students grow in their math journey.

Fall 2025 Live Courses

Fall Math Challenge courses start the week of September 14th-20th. Register to save your spot today!

Need help picking the right level? Contact a student service representative at info@areteem.org or (949) 305-1705 or sign up for a free assessment today!

Math Challenge I-A

Class Time: Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00pm Pacific (7:30-9:00pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

Level: Middle School, AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS, ZIML Div. M

Fall Subject: Geometry

Register for the year bundle to cover all four MC I-A subjects and automatically save 10%.

See sample topics and problems from MC I-A by clicking here.

Math Challenge I-B

Class Time: Saturdays from 9:00-10:30am Pacific (12:00-1:30pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15

Level: Middle School, AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS, ZIML Div. M

Fall Subject: Geometry

Register for the year bundle to cover all four MC I-B subjects and automatically save 10%!

See sample topics and problems from MC I-B by clicking here.

Math Challenge I-C

Class Time: Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm Pacific (7:30-8:30pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

Note: This course is a blended learning class, with pre-recorded videos and weekly live question and answer sessions to review homework.

Level: Middle School to High School, Advanced AMC 8 and beginning AMC 10, MATHCOUNTS, ZIML Div. H

Fall Subject: Topics in Algebra

See sample topics and problems from MC I-C by clicking here.

Math Challenge II-A

Class Time: Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm Pacific (7:30-9:00pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12

Level: High School, AMC 10 and beginning AMC 12, ZIML Junior Varsity

Fall Subject: Geometry

Register for the year bundle to cover all four MC II-A subjects and automatically save 10%!

See sample topics and problems from MC II-A by clicking here.

Math Challenge II-B

Class Time: Saturdays from 10:45am-12:15pm Pacific (1:45-3:15pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15

Level: High School, AMC 12, ZIML Junior Varsity

Fall Subject: Geometry

Register for the year bundle to cover all four MC II-B subjects and automatically save 10%!

See sample topics and problems from MC II-B by clicking here.

Math Challenge III

Class Time: Sundays from 9:00-10:30am Pacific (12:00-1:30pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

Level: Advanced High School, AMC 12 and AIME, ZIML Varsity

Fall Subject: Geometry

Register for the year bundle to cover all four MC III subjects and automatically save 10%!

See sample topics and problems from MC III by clicking here.

Math Challenge IV

Class Time: Saturdays from 4:00-5:30pm Pacific (7:00-8:30pm Eastern)

Fall Class Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15

Level: Math Olympiad Advanced High School, USA(J)MO, ZIML Varsity

Fall Subject: Geometry

Register for the year bundle to cover all four MC IV subjects and automatically save 10%!

See sample topics and problems from MC IV by clicking here.

Previous Math Challenge Courses

Ongoing or past math challenge courses are available below. We recommend students contact us before registering for ongoing courses to make sure they are a good fit and students are able to catch up.