Making mathematics challenging and enjoyable in the middle years

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Clarke, Doug. (2004). Making mathematics challenging and enjoyable in the middle years. Australian Journal of Middle Schooling. 4(1), pp. 1 - 8.
AuthorsClarke, Doug
Year2004
JournalAustralian Journal of Middle Schooling
Journal citation4 (1), pp. 1 - 8
PublisherMiddle Years of Schooling Association
ISSN1445-2928
Page range1 - 8
Place of publicationAustralia
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