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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

AM

Nov 23, 2019

It was an amazing course! Lots of interesting content. The content is also explained really well, i found it really easy to understand. The assessments are a little challenging, but reasonably sized.

SI

Mar 25, 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 Adam R

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Jun 2, 2020

It was very helpful and so much fun

By Vineet T

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Aug 15, 2019

One of the best courses ever !!!!!!

By Radhai R

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Mar 10, 2018

I learned and enjoyed the course...

By Erzoxy

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Jul 11, 2017

This ciyrse is highly captivating !

By SHEETAL J

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Jan 9, 2021

very challenging and knowledgeble.

By Rajat D B

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Mar 28, 2020

Learned a lot. Amazing instructor.

By Раков К Е

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Jun 4, 2018

Brilliant Lecturer! Thank's a lot.

By Deleted A

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Apr 5, 2018

It's been an enlightening journey.

By Sarah X

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Aug 20, 2023

老师讲的还是专业的，如果少一点习题解析，一些分类解题思路总结更好了

By George S

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Mar 30, 2022

Quite good if I do say so myself.

By Neftalí A

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Mar 25, 2019

Thanks for everything, Dr. Keith.

By Kostyantyn K

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May 20, 2017

Great course to get you THINKING.

By Theo W

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Mar 21, 2023

Highly recommended for everyone!

By Daniel S

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Sep 12, 2022

Thought-provoking, as intended!

By Kikilin

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Sep 18, 2017

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By John L

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Aug 14, 2017

AWESOME! That's all I can say...

By Vuk M

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Feb 6, 2025

amazing course, helped me a lot

By Matheus G

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Jan 2, 2024

Fantastic teacher and material.

By Samanta E P R

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Sep 19, 2022

Good course. I learned so much

By Anindita C

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Feb 4, 2021

Beautifully structured course.

By Krista P

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Dec 16, 2020

Thank You for the opportunity!

By Viduranga L

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Aug 26, 2020

A great course. Learned a lot.

By Rasool T

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Jun 4, 2020

Enjoyable and Very Informative

By Omar M

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Aug 7, 2019

great course for learning math

By Abdelrahman A A

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May 30, 2018

This course is very important.