Validation of a questionnaire to measure mathematics confidence, computer confidence, and attitudes to the use of technology for learning mathematics
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| Article Title | Validation of a questionnaire to measure mathematics confidence, computer confidence, and attitudes to the use of technology for learning mathematics |
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| ERA Journal ID | 20493 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Fogarty, Gerard J. (Author), Cretchley, Patricia (Author), Harman, Chris (Author), Ellerton, Nerida (Author) and Konki, Nissim (Author) |
| Journal Title | Mathematics Education Research Journal |
| Journal Citation | 13 (2), pp. 154-160 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| ISSN | 1033-2170 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03217104 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03217104 |
| Abstract | This study reports on the validation of a questionnaire designed to measure general mathematics confidence, general confidence with using technology, and attitudes towards the use of technology for mathematics learning. A questionnaire was administered to 289 students commencing a tertiary level course on linear algebra and calculus. Scales formed on the basis of factor analysis demonstrated high internal consistency reliability and divergent validity. A repeat administration confirmed the earlier psychometric findings as well as establishing good test-retest reliability. The resulting instrument can be used to measure attitudinal factors that mediate the effective use of technology in mathematics learning. |
| Keywords | validation, questionnaire, measure, measurement, mathematics confidence, computer confidence, technology confidence, attitudes, technology, mathematics learning, tertiary |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
| 390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy | |
| 390402. Education assessment and evaluation | |
| Public Notes | This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03217104 |
| Byline Affiliations | Department of Psychology |
| Department of Mathematics and Computing | |
| Faculty of Education | |
| University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xv6y/validation-of-a-questionnaire-to-measure-mathematics-confidence-computer-confidence-and-attitudes-to-the-use-of-technology-for-learning-mathematics
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