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Peer reviewedClarkson, Philip C.; Galbraith, Peter – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 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
