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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

KR

May 5, 2020

We are still in the early days of MOOCS. Prof. Devlin Makes sure that you get the best possible education despite the limitations of the platform. You'll really learn something here.

GD

May 9, 2017

Great course ! Provided new skills on how to think about maths and improved my overall confidence with the subject. I feel like I can go further in the study of mathematics thanks to this.

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By Yaqiu L

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Jan 24, 2018

An easy but useful primary course for mathematical thinking.

By 臧泽林

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Oct 12, 2017

intersting class for high school student, also useful to me.

By Tim M

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Aug 13, 2025

An excellent course - Keith explains things very clearly :)

By Bassel A H

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Nov 18, 2020

Amazing, mind expanding material and a great professor too.

By Gunho L

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Feb 2, 2018

perfect course to understand the Real mening of Mathematics

By Ahmed S

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Jul 25, 2025

Excellent demonstration and attitude. Thank you Dr. Keith.

By lori n

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Apr 12, 2025

Very helpful way to instruct by way of logic and reasoning

By Sidhanth S

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Aug 24, 2020

Absolutely fantastic course for University bound students.

By Chris D

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May 6, 2017

Excellent introduction to mathematical thinking and logic.

By Gillian S

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Nov 17, 2020

Great Course - I found it hard work, but very satisfying!

By Andrew B

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Jul 18, 2019

A fantastic introduction to university level mathematics.

By Chris P

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Mar 8, 2018

This is a great course, everyone should consider take it.

By Curtis S

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Sep 30, 2017

Clear and complete instruction, plenty of practice assign

By Zuni M

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May 12, 2017

Lovely.. would recommend to everyone in Mathematics field

By Edgar J S L

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Jul 17, 2024

It´s a good, because is important know about mathematics

By Emilie D

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May 22, 2022

Geat course to get introduced to mathematical thinking.

By Gagan S

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Aug 29, 2019

Awesome course and an Awesome teacher. Best course ever!

By Vinma N W

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Aug 30, 2023

Great course for any student interested in mathematics!

By Gradient S

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May 28, 2023

really brilliant instructor, learned alot. Thank you!!!

By Luciano d O P

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Nov 27, 2019

This course is so amazing ! And teacher is so didactic.

By Tal R

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Aug 16, 2019

Great

Very interesting

Very professional

Excellent teacher

By Dmitry Z

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Dec 26, 2018

Excellent introductory course! Thank you, Prof. Devlin!

By Yiheng Z

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Sep 22, 2017

Interesting and beneficial course. Very Nice Professor!

By Majid Z

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Jan 23, 2022

Excellent course for whom want to think mathematically

By 张轶泓

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Jan 24, 2018

This course is excellent for beginners of mathematics.