Mathematics learning in groups: Analyzing equity in two cooperative activity structures

Journal of the Learning Sciences

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 247-284

  Esmonde, Indigo ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

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EID: 70449413811     PISSN: 10508406     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10508400902797958     Document Type: Article

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