Math and science achievement in English language learners: Multivariate latent growth modeling of predictors, mediators, and moderators

Journal of Educational Psychology

Volumn 104, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 580-602

  Guglielmi, R Sergio ^a  

^a LAKE FOREST COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Bilingual education; English language learner; Math and science achievement; Mediation and moderation; Multivariate latent growth modeling

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874345631     PISSN: 00220663     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0027378     Document Type: Article

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