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Problem-posing research in mathematics education: new questions and directions

Singer, Florence Mihaela, Ellerton, Nerida, Cai, Jinfa·2013·Educational Studies in Mathematics
DOI 10.1007/s10649-013-9478-2
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Authors
Singer, F. M., Ellerton, N., & Cai, J.
Venue
Educational Studies in Mathematics
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2013-03-21
Volume
83
Issue
1
Pages
1-7
ISSN
  • 0013-1954
  • 1573-0816
DOI
10.1007/s10649-013-9478-2
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126
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en
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