Enhancing Student Beliefs about Mathematical Problem Solving: Effects of a Problem-Solving based Intervention |
Deng, Feng
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)
Tay, Eng Guan (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) Toh, Tin Lam (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) Leong, Yew Hoong (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) Quek, Khiok Seng (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) Toh, Pee Choon (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) Dindyal, Jaguthsing (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) Ho, Foo Him (Ministry of Education) |
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