The association among student success in courses, placement test scores, student background data, and instructor grading practices

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Volumn 24, Issue 8, 2000, Pages 681-695

  Armstrong, William B ^a  

^a San Diego Community College District   (United States)

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EID: 85011468653     PISSN: 10668926     EISSN: 15210413     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10668920050140837     Document Type: Article

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