Creating optimal mathematics learning environments: Combining argumentation and writing to enhance achievement

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 7, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 905-930

  Cross, Dionne I ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Learning environments; Mathematical argumentation; Mathematics achievement; Writing

Indexed keywords

EID: 70349669399     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-008-9144-9     Document Type: Article

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