The impact of a cryogenics-based enrichment programme on attitude towards science and the learning of science concepts

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 27, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 679-704

  Caleon, Imelda ^a   Subramaniam, R ^a  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

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EID: 19644389871     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690500038306     Document Type: Article

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