Assessing conceptual understanding in mathematics: Representations, problem solutions, justifications, and explanations

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 89, Issue 6, 1996, Pages 351-363

  Niemi, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

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EID: 0010858777     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220671.1996.9941339     Document Type: Article

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