A Dynamic Model for the Cognitive Development of Kenyan Schoolchildren

Journal of Educational Psychology

Volumn 90, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 162-166

  Bhargava, Alok ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

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EID: 0032397099     PISSN: 00220663     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/0022-0663.90.1.162     Document Type: Article

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