Research-Based Classroom Practices and Student Achievement

Middle School Journal

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 52-57

  Irvin, Judith L ^a   Trimble, Susan ^b  

^a GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84871489988     PISSN: None     EISSN: 23276223     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00940771.2003.11494527     Document Type: Article

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