A course to help students to become creative problem solvers and creators of ideas using basic mathematics tools. Preparing students for success in college and beyond
Learn to think from world's renowned mathematics professor, Dr. Michael starbird
The root of success in everything; from academics to business to leadership, is thinking. This course shows students how to come up with imaginative ideas and how to face and solve complicated problems.
Success in school and beyond comes from learning to think independently. This course will engage students to actively participate in enjoyable challenges. Students will develop habits of mind that will lead to success in exams and all other aspects of life ahead. It will also help students overcome the fear of numbers and will make them enjoy the fascinating world of numbers.
When students finish this course, they will be armed with powerful thinking tools that they can use in school examinations and every other part of life. Students will see the positive value of making mistakes and learning from them. Raising questions will be a part of their everyday life.
Students will see how ideas flow from one to the next and how following that flow of ideas can improve students academically, reduce silly mistakes and achieve higher results. Finally, by learning these habits of thought, students will become more successful in examinations, will come to enjoy numbers and will become more effective in life.
Michael Starbird, University Distinguished Teaching Professor of Mathematics (UT Austin)
Dr. Michael P. Starbird is one of the world's leading authorities in the new emerging field of mathematics and creative thought. Dr. Starbird seeks to make sophisticated mathematics accessible to the public.
He is a Professor of Mathematics and a University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He serves on the national education committees of the Mathematical Association of America and the American Mathematical Society. He has received over fifteen teaching awards and written 5 books on topics covering mathematics and creative thinking. In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. He has served as a Visiting Member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey and a member of the technical staff of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
He directs University of Texas's Inquiry Based Learning Project and works to promote the use of Inquiry Based Learning methods of instruction across US.
This course will be taught online through a combination on reading materials, extensive instructional videos, exercises and a monthly webinar. All participants will also be a part of online forums where they will interact with other students and learn through peer to peer interactions. Dr. Starbird teaches this course in a highly engaging manner with relatable examples and lots of patience!
Gain a qualification from world renowned professor of mathematics and creative thinking
Dr. Starbird is among the best faculties in the world teaching this subject and you can get benefits
Think differently, have an edge over other students by analyzing and solving problems differently
Use the techniques learned in this course to become a better analyser and problem solver
Learn to have fun with numbers and find enjoyable insights that you absolutely love
Do the course at convenient time your home. It is fun to do and it won't feel like any other course
The curriculum is designed in a comprehensive manner to ensure optimum learning. It is easy and full of fun and insight.
Here is a glimpse of a couple of puzzles that are part of the course and a brief summary of what you will learn from them. The entire course is packed with such fun puzzles for you to solve!
Trying something and making mistakes is the best start to effective thinking. This means that you are working it out and flowing from one idea to another. Your approaches to solving the puzzle is as important as actually solving the puzzle.
In this puzzle, it is very easy to get ahead of yourself because when you think of one, many simultaneous ideas pop up. It is a good thing because it teaches you to differentiate between the right and the wrong idea, in order to arrive at the solution.
Class 11th, Mumbai
The course is just fantastic! I had no idea math could be so much fun. And it has really helped me think differently even in other subjects. My approach to problems in other subjects has also changed and I can derive solutions 5 times quicker than before. It is a must have certificate!
Class12th, Pune
I went into the course with some doubts whether it will be nice or not because I was looking to prepare for national level entrance exams. To my surprise, it was not only helpful for competitive exams but gave me a very good understanding of math that I can use in my higher studies also. It was a very nice experience for me.
Class 10th, Vizag
I have newfound interest in mathematics after doing the course. I never knew math could be so deep and not just boring problems and theorems. Even though it was taken by an American professor, there were a lot of concepts that I could relate with my school syllabus and it helped me pass my exams.
