The impact of daily mathematics lessons in England on pupil confidence and competence in early mathematics: A systematic review

British Journal of Educational Studies

Volumn 53, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 168-186

  Kyriacou, Chris ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF YORK   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Daily mathematics lesson; National Numeracy Strategy; Primary mathematics

Indexed keywords

EID: 21944448637     PISSN: 00071005     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8527.2005.00289.x     Document Type: Review

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