The effect of increasing conceptual challenge in primary science lessons on pupils' achievement and engagemen

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 29, Issue 14, 2007, Pages 1707-1719

  Mant, Jenny ^a   Wilson, Helen ^a   Coates, David ^b  

^a OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HULL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 37349058688     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690701537973     Document Type: Article

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