Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Structured Digital Lessons and Self-Assessment Strategies on Mathematics Achievement and Motivation among School Students in the UAE

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Keywords

Structured Digital Lessons, Success Criteria, Self-Assessment, Mathematics Achievement, Student Motivation, We the UAE 2031 Vision, Self-Regulated Learning.

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