Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Mathematical Thinking by Stanford University
About the Course
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 toda...
Top reviews
AM
Nov 23, 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 25, 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 Aldo
•Jun 2, 2022
I disagree with the way the rubrics are designed. It should be called "Think as I Do It"
By Santiago N M
•Aug 30, 2018
no entendi nada no sabe explicar y ademas es vejo y blanco....
By gamey p
•May 20, 2020
It's fail course it's a wasting for time
By Arnold W
•Oct 11, 2020
cant fucking unenrol
By Jorge D M
•Sep 14, 2021
bastante malo