Restructuring knowledge in biology: Cognitive processes and metacognitive reflections

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 303-323

  Martin, Barbara L ^a   Mintzes, Joel J ^a   Clavijo, Ileana E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 0141939081     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900289895     Document Type: Article

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