On the importance of mathematical play

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 401-415

  De Holton, Derek ^a   Ahmed, Afzal ^b   Williams, Honor ^b   Hill, Christine ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85015326444     PISSN: 0020739X     EISSN: 14645211     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207390118654     Document Type: Article

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