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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....

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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.

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 Karen D

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Apr 12, 2019

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Feb 2, 2018

Fantástico

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Aug 11, 2017

Excellent!

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May 21, 2017

gr8 course

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Jan 26, 2017

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Aug 2, 2025

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Nov 12, 2024

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Aug 4, 2023

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By Carlos A

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Oct 21, 2020

Excellent

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Oct 27, 2018

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Apr 8, 2018

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Jul 18, 2017

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Apr 19, 2017

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Mar 11, 2017

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Dec 20, 2022

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Dec 15, 2022

Excelent

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Apr 20, 2022

Good for

By Helder E L R

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Jul 4, 2017

Great!!!

By Serhat G

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Feb 3, 2017

Perfect.

By Michał K

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Jan 14, 2017

Classic!

By Andy

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Jul 12, 2022

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Nov 22, 2019

DO MATH

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Mar 23, 2017

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Dec 1, 2024

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