Gender inclusivity in secondary chemistry: A study of male and female participation in secondary school chemistry

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 29, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 711-730

  Cousins, Andrew ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Australia; Gender inclusivity; Secondary school chemistry

Indexed keywords

EID: 34147127366     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690600823508     Document Type: Article

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