Gender differences in lunar-related scientific and mathematical understandings

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 31, Issue 15, 2009, Pages 2105-2122

  Wilhelm, Jennifer ^a  

^a TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 70449579383     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690802483093     Document Type: Article

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