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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

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.

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 程语涵

Jan 12, 2020

A class that could help with building a logical mathematical thinking mode and give a new sight/way to learn.

By Newton K

Jul 23, 2018

Really great way to deliver lectures and make us wow in building ability to think differently in mathematics.

By Pavel F

Apr 2, 2025

Theory and structure are awesome but downloadable text and subtitles are garbage. They have to be refactored

By Juan E C M

Sep 19, 2024

se aprende de forma muy dinamica los temas lo que genera una optima reflexion y desarrollo de la practica

By Javier G

Oct 25, 2019

Only the last unit was hard to understand, as I think it wasn´t well explained. I recommend this course.

By Kirk S

Mar 30, 2019

Pretty awesome. I learned a lot. It wasn't easy, as this was mostly new material. Fascinating stuff.

By Hank B

Oct 23, 2024

Great introduction to mathematical logic. Exercises are fun and challenging. Enjoyed the course.

By William T

Apr 7, 2025

Love course if you like to understand the deeper concept of maths and to think logically .

By BASHIR I E A

Sep 28, 2021

thanks for all prof. kinth and all for helping others to improve their ways for thinking

By Meir P

Apr 10, 2025

I believe that module is not necessary. The idea of peer evalution does not work well

By Mark S

Dec 14, 2020

Great course. The only issue was the delay getting the final assignment peer reviewed.

By Joseph D

Mar 14, 2017

A very enjoyable introduction to proofs, number theory, and some real analysis.

By Bennett

Apr 15, 2018

Good course. Have learned a lot along the way, more than only mathematics.

By Mehmet S T

Jun 3, 2017

It was really nice... I hope there will be the second part of this course.

By Narine H

Sep 18, 2021

it was very interesting and cognitive and open a wide possibility

By Tamanna S

Apr 9, 2021

A good course for the ones who look forward to study mathematics

By Michael A

Mar 16, 2017

Excellent course, introducing a difficult concept very well

By Valeria S H

May 24, 2023

Buen material y excelentes comprension de sintaxis lógica.

By NOVAL R

Dec 13, 2018

It's very mind blowing approach for studying math.

By Anar

May 14, 2019

will update my review after finishing the course

By Yash G

Sep 4, 2017

A good course to strengthen the foundations.

By Sundara p s p

Dec 21, 2017

i enjoyed and learned the course

By Tan J M D

May 1, 2023

Great Course!! I learned a lot.

By timir b

Oct 21, 2020

Very good learning experience.

By Shubham S

Aug 11, 2017

I was expecting something more