Improving progression and continuity from primary to secondary science: Pupil's reactions to bridging work

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 27, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 781-801

  Braund, Martin ^a   Hames, Vicky ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF YORK   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 22144486624     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690500038405     Document Type: Article

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