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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

RR

May 23, 2023

Really really good introduction to proofs and formal mathematics in general. As someone who is now taking more formal maths courses as fundamentals for AI, this has been immensely helpful.

GD

May 10, 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 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!

By Daniel S

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Sep 13, 2022

Thought-provoking, as intended!

By Kikilin

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Sep 19, 2017

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By John L

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Aug 15, 2017

AWESOME! That's all I can say...

By Vuk M

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Feb 6, 2025

amazing course, helped me a lot

By Matheus G

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Jan 3, 2024

Fantastic teacher and material.

By Samanta E P R

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Sep 20, 2022

Good course. I learned so much

By Anindita C

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Feb 5, 2021

Beautifully structured course.

By Krista P

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Dec 16, 2020

Thank You for the opportunity!

By Viduranga L

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Aug 27, 2020

A great course. Learned a lot.

By Rasool T

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Jun 4, 2020

Enjoyable and Very Informative

By Omar M

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Aug 7, 2019

great course for learning math

By Abdelrahman A A

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May 30, 2018

This course is very important.

By Sunny G

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Jun 26, 2023

t - is different than t minus

By Alejandro E

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May 24, 2020

Such an inspirational course!

By Yiye D

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Jun 16, 2017

A great introductory course !

By Alessio D S

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Jul 16, 2023

This is an excellent course!

By Ignacio G P

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Jun 8, 2020

Professor Devlin is awesome!

By SURYAANSH P

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Aug 15, 2025

very good , prolific tutor.

By YIZHONG X

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Jul 30, 2024

课程学习极具创造性，探究式学习模式有利于未来职业发展。

By J G

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Feb 19, 2021

Great course, very helpful.

By Anfal M

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Apr 13, 2020

Math is fun with Dr. Keith!

By Clotilde C

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Jan 11, 2019

Brilliant and Crystal Clear