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Carlson, Marilyn P. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1999
Investiges the mathematical behavior of graduate students and the experiences that contributed to their mathematical development and success. Students reported that a mentor facilitated the development of their problem solving abilities and continued mathematical study. When confronted with an unfamiliar task, students exhibited exceptional…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Mathematical Aptitude