Mathematics and science self-concept: An international investigation

Journal of Experimental Education

Volumn 72, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 331-346

  Wilkins, Jesse L M ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

International studies; Mathematics education; Mathematics self concept; Science education; Science self concept; TIMSS

Indexed keywords

EID: 4344714926     PISSN: 00220973     EISSN: 19400683     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3200/JEXE.72.4.331-346     Document Type: Article

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