Title

Cross-Validating A Bidimensional Mathematics Anxiety Scale

Keywords

factor analysis; mathematics anxiety; Mathematics Anxiety Scale; mathematics education; psychometric property

Abstract

The psychometric properties of a 14-item bidimensional Mathematics Anxiety Scale-Revised (MAS-R) were empirically cross-validated with two independent samples consisting of 647 secondary school students. An exploratory factor analysis on the scale yielded strong construct validity with a clear two-factor structure. The results from a confirmatory factor analysis indicated an excellent model-fit (χ2 = 98.32, df = 62; normed fit index = .92, comparative fit index = .97; root mean square error of approximation = .04). The internal consistency (.85), test-retest reliability (.71), interfactor correlation (.26, p < .001), and positive discrimination power indicated that MAS-R is a psychometrically reliable and valid instrument for measuring mathematics anxiety. Math anxiety, as measured by MAS-R, correlated negatively with student achievement scores (r = -.38), suggesting that MAS-R may be a useful tool for classroom teachers and other educational personnel tasked with identifying students at risk of reduced math achievement because of anxiety. © The Author(s) 2011.

Publication Date

3-1-2011

Publication Title

Assessment

Volume

18

Issue

1

Number of Pages

115-122

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191110364312

Socpus ID

79551636544 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/79551636544

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