Sound-based number facts training in a private speech internalization perspective: Evidence for effectiveness of an intervention in grade 3

Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 109-124

  Ostad, Snorre A ^a   Askeland, Margit ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OSLO   (Norway)

^b Haa kommune ^*  (Norway)

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EID: 55149119438     PISSN: 02568543     EISSN: 21502641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02568540809594649     Document Type: Article

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