A computer-based learning environment in the field of newtonian mechanics

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 661-680

  Andaloro, G ^a   Bellomonte, L ^a   Sperandeo Mineo, R M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO   (Italy)

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EID: 0039523970     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069970190604     Document Type: Article

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