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About the Course

Learn how to think the way mathematicians do – a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years. Mathematical thinking is not the same as doing mathematics – at least not as mathematics is typically presented in our school system. School math typically focuses on learning procedures to solve highly stereotyped problems. Professional mathematicians think a certain way to solve real problems, problems that can arise from the everyday world, or from science, or from within mathematics itself. The key to success in school math is to learn to think inside-the-box. In contrast, a key feature of mathematical thinking is thinking outside-the-box – a valuable ability in today’s world. This course helps to develop that crucial way of thinking....

Top reviews

PD

Jun 30, 2020

It has help evaluate what I put into decision in any applicable context. Since I've noted what decision I make and how outcome can be made to vary when I consider all components in a isolated manner.

SI

Mar 26, 2025

Great course that everyone should take in their lives. Teaches skills that are necessary not just in math, but in all walks of life. Excellent pacing and course material. Teaches the topics very well.

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By Mark S

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Dec 14, 2020

Great course. The only issue was the delay getting the final assignment peer reviewed.

By Joseph D

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Mar 14, 2017

A very enjoyable introduction to proofs, number theory, and some real analysis.

By Bennett

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Apr 15, 2018

Good course. Have learned a lot along the way, more than only mathematics.

By Mehmet S T

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Jun 3, 2017

It was really nice... I hope there will be the second part of this course.

By Narine H

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Sep 18, 2021

it was very interesting and cognitive and open a wide possibility

By Tamanna S

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Apr 9, 2021

A good course for the ones who look forward to study mathematics

By Michael A

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Mar 16, 2017

Excellent course, introducing a difficult concept very well

By Valeria S H

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May 24, 2023

Buen material y excelentes comprension de sintaxis lógica.

By NOVAL R

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Dec 13, 2018

It's very mind blowing approach for studying math.

By Anar

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May 14, 2019

will update my review after finishing the course

By Yash G

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Sep 4, 2017

A good course to strengthen the foundations.

By Sundara p s p

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Dec 21, 2017

i enjoyed and learned the course

By Tan J M D

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May 1, 2023

Great Course!! I learned a lot.

By timir b

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Oct 21, 2020

Very good learning experience.

By Shubham S

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Aug 11, 2017

I was expecting something more

By Jayansh j

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Aug 4, 2025

This course is really helpful

By Kapil C

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Jul 27, 2020

Unique approach. Commendable.

By Vyom K

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Aug 11, 2023

In-depth and well explained!

By Mahmoud M K Z

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Apr 5, 2020

cloud use more visual aid

By Md.Daniel I

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Aug 19, 2023

nice thing to learn...

By KARTHIK B N

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Sep 10, 2020

good and well thought

By Deleted A

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Jul 21, 2017

Excellent Course

By Monika S

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Sep 23, 2022

Great course

By Nick K

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Jun 8, 2019

Good course.

By prakash s

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Aug 28, 2018

nice course.