Influences on mathematics learning and attitudes among African American high school students

Journal of Negro Education

Volumn 69, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 165-183

  Thomas, John P ^a  

^a Math and Physical Science Division   (United States)

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EID: 33748587868     PISSN: 00222984     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2696230     Document Type: Article

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