Problem-based learning in an eleventh grade chemistry class: ‘factors affecting cell potential’

Research in Science and Technological Education

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 351-369

  Tarhan, Leman ^a   Acar, Burçin ^a  

^a DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

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EID: 76649089506     PISSN: 02635143     EISSN: 14701138     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02635140701535299     Document Type: Article

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