Science and mathematics achievement in Australia: The role of school socioeconomic composition in educational equity and effectiveness

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 429-452

  McConney, Andrew ^a   Perry, Laura B ^a  

^a MURDOCH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Australia; Educational equity; Mathematics achievement; PISA; School SES; Science achievement; Science interest; Student SES

Indexed keywords

EID: 77952319574     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-010-9197-4     Document Type: Article

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