The effect of peer assisted learning support (PALS) on performance in mathematics and chemistry

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 46, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 381-392

  Parkinson, Michael ^a  

^a DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Calculus; Chemistry; Mathematics; Peer assisted learning; Supplemental Instruction

Indexed keywords

EID: 70449372235     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: 14703300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14703290903301784     Document Type: Article

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