Concept maps as assessment in science inquiry learning - a report of methodology

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 12, 2000, Pages 1221-1246

  Stoddart, Trish ^a   Abrams, Robert ^a   Gasper, Erika ^a   Canaday, Dana ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 0037658572     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900750036235     Document Type: Article

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