Does computer-assisted instruction + problem solving = improved science outcomes? a pioneer study

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 95, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 143-150

  Chang, Chun Yen ^a  

^a NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Achievement; Attitudes; Computer assisted instruction; Problem solving; Secondary school

Indexed keywords

EID: 23044532406     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220670209596584     Document Type: Article

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