The effect of music participation on mathematical achievement and overall academic achievement of high school students

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

Volumn 37, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 757-763

  Cox, H A ^a   Stephens, L J ^b  

^a Valley Public Schools   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA   (United States)

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EID: 33751089078     PISSN: 0020739X     EISSN: 14645211     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/002077390500137811     Document Type: Article

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