Making connections in mathematics: Conceptual mathematics intervention for low-performing students

Remedial and Special Education

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 33-45

  Ketterlin Geller, Leanne R ^a   Chard, David J ^b   Fien, Hank ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OREGON   (United States)

^b SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

At risk; Mathematics instruction; Supplemental interventions

Indexed keywords

EID: 39749085780     PISSN: 07419325     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0741932507309711     Document Type: Article

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