Research Article
The characteristics of formative assessment in science education
Article first published online: 24 AUG 2001
DOI: 10.1002/sce.1022
Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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How to Cite
Bell, B. and Cowie, B. (2001), The characteristics of formative assessment in science education. Sci. Ed., 85: 536–553. doi: 10.1002/sce.1022
Publication History
- Issue published online: 24 AUG 2001
- Article first published online: 24 AUG 2001
- Manuscript Accepted: 29 SEP 2000
- Manuscript Revised: 26 JUL 2000
- Manuscript Received: 9 OCT 1998
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