Mathematical under-preparedness: The influence of the pre-tertiary mathematics experience on students' ability to make a successful transition to tertiary level mathematics courses in Ireland

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 461-476

  Hourigan, M ^a   O'Donoghue, J ^b  

^a Children s Research Network   (Ireland)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK   (Ireland)

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EID: 34249716798     PISSN: 0020739X     EISSN: 14645211     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207390601129279     Document Type: Article

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