Distinguishing between Grit, Persistence, and Perseverance for Learning Mathematics with Understanding

Learning mathematics with understanding involves productively struggling to make connections between different mathematical ideas. Such productive struggle is associated three primary constructs: grit, persistence, and perseverance. Each of these constructs has a distinct definition, background, implied utility in education research. However, are often colloquially conceptualized as synonyms, leading misconception what can be learned through the lens each construct. The purpose this paper carefully examine literature on perseverance review distinguish ways which offer insights into learning understanding.