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The effect of language on student performance on multiple choice tests in chemistry

J. R. T. Cassels, A. H. Johnstone

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Results of this study indicated that the substitution of words by simpler words brought about an improvement in performance.

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Results of this study indicated that the substitution of words by simpler words brought about an improvement in performance.

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Results of this study indicated that the substitution of words by simpler words brought about an improvement in performance.

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