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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 24, 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 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 Gorka E

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Jan 12, 2017

Un curso excepcional. Muy recomendable

By Frank s

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Aug 8, 2024

Me encanto muy bien lo en matematicas

By Assam A

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Jul 29, 2023

Amazing course. More than I expected.

By Jessica R

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Nov 8, 2018

I found this course extremely helpful

By Neeti S

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Feb 12, 2018

well conveyed enjoyable course, and f

By jyoti b

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Oct 21, 2024

Fantastic explanation in the videos.

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Jul 28, 2022

Thank you for your course and humor)

By Christian A

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Apr 21, 2021

Very interesting and complete course

By Saketh R

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Sep 10, 2017

This course was more than I expected

By Lydia J v V

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Apr 21, 2025

Great course. Wonderful instructor.

By Cédric

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Jun 20, 2023

Cours passionnant pour passionnés !

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 16, 2019

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

By Radhai R

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Mar 11, 2018

I learned and enjoyed the course...

By Erzoxy

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Jul 12, 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 29, 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 21, 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 31, 2022

Quite good if I do say so myself.

By Neftalí A

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Mar 26, 2019

Thanks for everything, Dr. Keith.

By Kostyantyn K

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May 20, 2017

Great course to get you THINKING.

By Van T N N

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Nov 5, 2025

This course is so helpful to me!

By Theo W

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Mar 22, 2023

Highly recommended for everyone!