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Computers in the Schools
Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, and Applied Research
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The Effect of a Hypermedia Learning Environment on Middle School Students' Motivation, Attitude, and Science Knowledge

Pages 159-171 | Published online: 08 Sep 2008

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