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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

JT

Sep 3, 2022

The course seemed excellent. I had started it a few years ago but hadn't finished it. I am an Electrical Engineering graduate from some years ago. I find the first few chapters very valuable.

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 Kennedy K

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Mar 6, 2025

Great course, amazing lecturer with a few chuckles :)

By Jasem H

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Jul 23, 2024

very benfit and clear, thanks for all on this course.

By Jim L

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Jun 30, 2020

Quite challenging but very worthwhile and satisfying,

By José J Y L

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Dec 8, 2022

I learned that mathematics is like complicated women

By Thiago R

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Aug 9, 2022

Otimo curso. Recomendado para amantes da matemática.

By mathematics S

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Jul 21, 2021

very nice and informative course i love this course

By Fatma A E

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Dec 23, 2019

Great Course with a talented teacher. I enjoyed it !

By Hezekiah H

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Mar 7, 2022

very insightful background on mathematical thinking

By Adi A

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Jun 15, 2020

I loved the course, it was beyond the imagination.

By Fredy A P L

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Aug 18, 2024

Invita a ser practico, estructurado y disciplinado

By VASILEIOS V

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Jan 8, 2023

It was a very well explained and presented course.

By Matheus C D

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May 1, 2017

Make the math bigger!

ótimo curso, simples e claro.

By Cleidson M d O

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May 22, 2024

Curso excelente e muito bem guiado pelo professor

By Muhammad H K

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Sep 1, 2022

The teacher is KING!

Thank you sir.

Hammad,

Pakistan

By Abdirakhman I

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May 7, 2020

Very good course if you want ace undergrad maths.

By Ryoma

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Dec 14, 2017

it helps me to think a thing from different side.

By Rohit

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Jun 25, 2017

One of the best courses i have taken on this site

By Sarath b

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Sep 28, 2025

great course very helpful to start learning math

By SantiagoTrujillo

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Nov 30, 2022

FASCINATING...MUCHAS GRACIAS A TODOS ... !!!!!!!

By Robert C

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Feb 21, 2019

A difficult course, but I learned a lot of math!

By Truman P

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Sep 4, 2017

A wonderful journey through splendid mathematics

By jugal c

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May 3, 2020

very helpful and taught to think out of the box

By João O

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Jan 10, 2024

Very happy to learn with Keith, amazing course

By Utsaw G

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Aug 16, 2023

Exceptional and innovative thinking, love it!!

By Pavel K

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Feb 17, 2019

Really powerful course. Thanks to the authors.