Daboll had little formal education but mastered mathematics quickly while earning a living as a cooper.
Later, without help from any teacher, he mastered mathematics from its foundations.
Many lagged in their studies, having trouble mastering mathematics and engineering in a second language while meeting cadet duties.
It was considered unlettered not to be able to read and write, to master mathematics, at least one basic science, or one craft.
Alberti had mastered architecture, painting, sculpture, cryptography, philosophy, mathematics, map making, music and the law.
The discussions rarely centred upon how quickly John or Sandra might master mathematics or reading.
He then went to Paris to master Greek and mathematics.
After being granted access to a local private library, he continues to study and to master advanced mathematics in the evenings after work.
He meant nine, but Hwass had never managed to master decimal mathematics.
By that time, he had already mastered university-level mathematics.