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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 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 19, 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 SantiagoTrujillo

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Nov 30, 2022

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

By Robert C

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Feb 22, 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.

By M

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Nov 18, 2018

It is a great course. It is deep and critical.

By SEONGHO R

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Aug 11, 2017

thank you for all your support and classmate!!

By Richard M

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Feb 18, 2024

A lot of work, but it's very useful training.

By Tom S

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Apr 26, 2019

A challenging course that pushes one to grow.

By Brett A W

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Feb 8, 2019

Great course challenging and worth the effort

By Amandeep A

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Apr 24, 2017

If you love maths. You must take this course.

By Abeda Z C

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Dec 22, 2020

Excellent management and method of teaching!

By Lawha M

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Nov 22, 2020

One of the best courses I have ever learned.

By Li Z

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Apr 25, 2019

It's inspiring, that's what I'm looking for.