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ERIC Number: EJ440144
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
Bilingualism and Mathematics Learning: Another Perspective.
Clarkson, Philip C.; Galbraith, Peter
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v23 n1 p34-44 Jan 1992
The influence of English, the language used in the schooling of 227 sixth graders from Papua New Guinea, as well as the influence of their native language, Pidgin, were both found to have a significant impact upon their mathematical performance. (41 references) (JJK)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Foreign Countries, Grade 6, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research; Papua New Guinea