Analogical problem construction and transfer in mathematical problem solving

Educational Psychology

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 137-150

  Bernardo, Allan B I ^a  

^a DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY   (Philippines)

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EID: 37949057077     PISSN: 01443410     EISSN: 14695820     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01443410020043841     Document Type: Article

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