Comparing problem-based learning and traditional instruction in high school economics

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 93, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 374-382

  Mergendoller, John R ^a   Bellisimo, Yolanda ^a   Maxwell, Nan L ^b  

^a Buck Institute for Education   (United States)

^b CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0013045075     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220670009598732     Document Type: Article

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