Mathematics achievement and mathematics learning strategies: Cognitive competencies and construct differentiation

International Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 47, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 362-371

  Thiessen, Victor ^a   Blasius, Jörg ^b  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BONN   (Germany)

Author keywords

Cognitive complexity; Cross national comparisons; Mathematics achievement; Mathematics learning strategies

Indexed keywords

EID: 62149110801     PISSN: 08830355     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2008.12.002     Document Type: Article

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