Conference Session

T1C: Developing Foundations in Mathematics

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Jacquelyn Huff, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Texas A&M University; Danisha Stern, Texas A&M University; Sonia Garcia, Texas A&M University; Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University

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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

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