Multi-dimensional evaluation for module improvement: A mathematics-based case study

Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 135-149

  Ellery, Karen ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL   (South Africa)

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EID: 38549115074     PISSN: 02602938     EISSN: 1469297X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02602930500262445     Document Type: Article

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