Three forms of assessment of prior knowledge, and improved performance following an enrichment programme, of English second language biology students within the context of a marine theme

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 157-184

  Feltham, Nicola F ^a   Downs, Colleen T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NATAL PIETERMARITZBURG   (South Africa)

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EID: 0347369478     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690110049141     Document Type: Article

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