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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.

PD

Jun 30, 2020

It has help evaluate what I put into decision in any applicable context. Since I've noted what decision I make and how outcome can be made to vary when I consider all components in a isolated manner.

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By Sidhanth S

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Aug 25, 2020

Absolutely fantastic course for University bound students.

By Chris D

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May 7, 2017

Excellent introduction to mathematical thinking and logic.

By Gillian S

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Nov 18, 2020

Great Course - I found it hard work, but very satisfying!

By Andrew B

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Jul 18, 2019

A fantastic introduction to university level mathematics.

By Chris P

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Mar 8, 2018

This is a great course, everyone should consider take it.

By Curtis S

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Oct 1, 2017

Clear and complete instruction, plenty of practice assign

By Zuni M

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May 12, 2017

Lovely.. would recommend to everyone in Mathematics field

By Edgar J S L

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Jul 17, 2024

It´s a good, because is important know about mathematics

By Emilie D

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May 23, 2022

Geat course to get introduced to mathematical thinking.

By Gagan S

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Aug 29, 2019

Awesome course and an Awesome teacher. Best course ever!

By Vinma N W

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Aug 30, 2023

Great course for any student interested in mathematics!

By Gradient S

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May 29, 2023

really brilliant instructor, learned alot. Thank you!!!

By Luciano d O P

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Nov 27, 2019

This course is so amazing ! And teacher is so didactic.

By Tal R

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Aug 16, 2019

Great

Very interesting

Very professional

Excellent teacher

By Dmitry Z

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Dec 26, 2018

Excellent introductory course! Thank you, Prof. Devlin!

By Yiheng Z

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Sep 23, 2017

Interesting and beneficial course. Very Nice Professor!

By Majid Z

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Jan 24, 2022

Excellent course for whom want to think mathematically

By 张轶泓

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Jan 25, 2018

This course is excellent for beginners of mathematics.

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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Jul 1, 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 10, 2022

Otimo curso. Recomendado para amantes da matemática.

By mathematics S

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Jul 22, 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 !