A validation study of the use of mathematical knowledge for teaching measures in Ireland

ZDM - Mathematics Education

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 427-441

  Delaney, Seán ^a  

^a Marino Institute of Education   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Cross cultural; Elementary school; Mathematical knowledge for teaching; Mathematical quality of instruction; Measures; Validation study; Validity

Indexed keywords

EID: 84930591668     PISSN: 18639690     EISSN: 18639704     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11858-012-0382-5     Document Type: Article

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