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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 Yang I P

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May 13, 2022

very interesting course.

By Yassine Z

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Apr 9, 2020

Un cours très bénéfique !

By Mougahed S

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Feb 17, 2019

It's simply extraordinary

By Cheng H

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Mar 1, 2018

First course worth to pay

By xingsong

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Sep 25, 2017

definitely a good course!

By Pranav L

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Jun 7, 2020

It was an amazing course

By Sebastian R

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Apr 12, 2020

Very challenging course!

By Mohamed E

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Sep 28, 2018

It was an amazing Course

By Valentina V

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May 28, 2017

Love it! Really helpful.

By Arnaud P R

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Mar 10, 2017

very good intro to maths

By muhammad A

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Aug 1, 2017

it is an awesome course

By tejaswini

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Jun 27, 2017

thinking in a new way..

By Abhishek

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Jun 5, 2017

smart like that course

By Jeff V

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May 11, 2017

This is a great course.

By Gayatri G

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Sep 27, 2017

Excellent programme...

By Jayaditya S

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Jul 11, 2019

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By Abhyuday S

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Dec 25, 2017

Absolutely brilliant.

By Yasoda R

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Sep 24, 2017

Tough, but rewarding!

By yash s

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Oct 7, 2023

Excellent Course....

By Элмира М

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Jun 13, 2025

The course is clear

By Gabriela S

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Dec 22, 2024

Maravilha de curso!

By Maicon C E

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May 6, 2020

Exceptional course!

By Madjid C

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Mar 26, 2020

an excellent course

By WANG W

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Jun 6, 2019

I love this course.