A MacArthur Fellow and Fields Medal winner, Terence Tao, PhD, was studying university-level math by age 9. Now the “Mozart of Math” is breaking down his approach to everyday problem-solving—without complex equations or formulas. Learn how to deconstruct challenges, use storytelling as a tool, and discover solutions, whether you’re trying to level up in a computer game or just catch your plane on time.
Instructor(s): Dr. Terrance Tao
Class Length: 10 video lessons (1hr 33min)
Category: Science & Tech
Course Materials: Terence Tao Teaches Mathematical Thinking Course Guide.pdf
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Course Lessons:
Lesson Plan
- Meet Your Instructor
- Terence Tao’s Journey
- Demystifying Math
- Math in Your Everyday Life
- Choosing the Problem to Solve
- Solving Problems With Story
- Transforming Problems
- Games, Cheats, and Puzzles
- Math Fails
- Stumped
- Finding Strength in Numbers
- Onward
