A STUDY OF DEVELOPING A MATHEMATICS ANXIETY SCALE FOR TEACHERS
Abstract
This study aimed at developing an instrument to determine the
mathematics anxiety of teachers. The study group constitutes 487 teachers from
different disciplines. First, a literature review was conducted to develop Math
Anxiety Scale for Teachers (MAS-T). Also, semi-structured interviews were
conducted with teachers of different subjects. An instrument consisting of 5
factors and 33 items were obtained after performing a factor analysis. Model's coherence indexes related to confirmatory
factor analysis were as follows: X²/sd = 2.71, RMSEA= 0.07, SRMR= 0.07, GFI= 0.91, CFI=
0.92, NNFI= 0.93 ve AGFI= 0.90. Total internal consistency coefficient Cronbach
Alpha (α) was obtained as .91. The findings of the criterion validity (.81)
showed that the scale served itspurpose. After the analyses, Math Anxiety Scale
for Teachers (MAS-T) was found to be a valid and reliable scale.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Studies on Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
July 31, 2017
Submission Date
February 10, 2017
Acceptance Date
July 30, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 13 Number: 3
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