Factors influencing the realization of exceptional mathematical ability in girls: An analysis of the research

High Ability Studies

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 31-46

  Le Maistre, Cathrine ^a   Kanevsky, Lannie ^b  

^a MCGILL UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 2842554960     PISSN: 13598139     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1359813970080104     Document Type: Article

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