Abstract: This paper summarizes the problems existing in the process of cultivating and improving the innovation ability of mathematics postgraduates. Based on the practical experience innovation ability training system of teaching reform and the actual situation of the school of mathematics and statistics of Jishou University, the innovation ability training of Postgraduates runs through the whole process of Postgraduates' training, and focuses on cultivating the innovation consciousness and innovation ability of Postgraduates in the course learning, thesis, innovation activities and other links. This paper provides the innovative personnel training mode and implementation plan, and it will obtain the obvious effect in improving the innovation consciousness and practice ability of the postgraduates, which is also draw the on the experience for other colleges and universities.

Key words: Innovation ability, Postgraduate education, Case teaching model, Mathematical modeling