How can international studies such as the International Mathematics and Science Study and the Programme for International Student Assessment be used to inform practice, policy and future research in science education in New Zealand?

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 145-157

  Baker, Robyn ^a   Jones, Alister ^b  

^a New Zealand Council for Educational Research   (New Zealand)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO   (New Zealand)

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EID: 12944288012     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069042000276695     Document Type: Review

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