The mathematical behavior of six successful mathematics graduate students: Influences leading to mathematical success

Educational Studies in Mathematics

Volumn 40, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 237-258

  Carlson, Marilyn P ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 4544318029     PISSN: 00131954     EISSN: 15730816     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1003819513961     Document Type: Article

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