Effects of metacognitive training embedded in cooperative settings on mathematical problem solving

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 92, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 195-205

  Mevarech, Zemira R ^a  

^a BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY   (Israel)

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EID: 0040121989     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220679909597597     Document Type: Article

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