Abstract
The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement instrument to assess Techno-Mathematical Literacy (TmL). TmL is conceptualized as an individual’s self-efficacy perception regarding their ability to integrate mathematical knowledge and reasoning processes within the contemporary technological ecosystem through the use of technological tools, mathematical communication in digital environments, and data-driven reasoning. The study was conducted within the framework of a psychometric scale development model based on Classical Test Theory. The study group consisted of 348 pre-service mathematics teachers enrolled at three different public universities in Türkiye; following the data-cleaning process, the analyses were carried out with 342 participants. As a result of the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), a four-factor structure consisting of 12 items was obtained, explaining 73.141% of the total variance. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) results indicated that the model demonstrated a good fit to the data (χ²/df = 1.868; CFI = .952; GFI = .924; RMSEA = .071; SRMR = .059). The internal consistency coefficients, composite reliability, and average variance extracted values were found to be within acceptable limits. The results of the Fornell–Larcker criterion and the Heterotrait–Monotrait (HTMT) ratio supported the discriminant validity of the model. The findings indicate that the Techno-Mathematical Literacy Scale (TmLS) is a psychometrically robust measurement instrument. The scale can be used not only in the context of teacher education but also with different samples to determine individuals’ techno-mathematical competencies in technology-supported mathematics learning environments.
Keywords
Confirmatory Factor Analysis Exploratory Factor Analysis Mathematics teachers Reliability Scale development for math education Techno-mathematical literacy Validity
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Mathematics Education, Science and Mathematics Education (Other) |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
| Authors | |
| Submission Date | October 15, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | March 7, 2026 |
| Early Pub Date | March 7, 2026 |
| Publication Date | March 7, 2026 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA76AF39XX |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Issue: Advanced Online Publication |
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Yousef Methkal Abd Algani born in Nahif, Israel, June 2, 1981. He graduated from the Department of Software Engineering, Technion in 2002, and graduated B.Sc. on Mathematics and Computer Science in 2008, Haifa Uni', Israel. Furthermore, graduated M.Sc. on mathematics and Computer Science with a thesis in the field of Algebraic Topology, Haifa Uni', Israel, in 2012. He completes his Teaching Certificate, and in addition to a Certificate on Measurement and Evaluation in Education in Oranim Collage. Worked as a lecturer in Sakhnin College for Teacher Education, in the Department of Mathematics, Sakhnin, not only, but also a lecturer in The Arab Academic College for Education in Isreal, in the Department of Mathematics, Haifa. Currently, he is a student for Ph.D in mathematics Education. He participated in several international conferences, and he published a 9 articles in the field of Mathematics and Mathematics Education in English.
Affiliation: The Arab Academic College for Education in Isreal, Haifa, Israel.
Sakhnin College for Teacher Education, Sakhnin, Israel.
Dr. MARILYN MORALES OBOD is the current Research Director of the Research Development and Publication Office and the former Dean of the MAED Program of the Graduate School at World Citi Colleges. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Philippine Normal University, a Master of Education with a major in Basic Education Teaching from Ateneo de Manila University, and a Doctor of Education with a major in Educational Management from Our Lady of Fatima University. She is currently a member of and a resource speaker for the Center for Professional Advancement and Continuing Education (CPACE), in addition to being an active member of the Review Committee of the International Academic Forum (IAFOR). She has served as a conference chair and keynote speaker on the International Conference on Advancing Knowledge from Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Engineering and Technology (Manila, Philippines) organized by Institute for Educational Research and Publication (IFERP). She is also connected as faculty in the Graduate School of the Pacific Intercontinental College and University of Caloocan City.
Dr. Obod has been a high school teacher in Abada College, Oriental Mindoro, and a grade school math teacher, club moderator and department head in Immaculate Conception Academy, Greenhills. She also taught both in the undergraduate and graduate departments of Our Lady of Fatima University and served as member of the Research Council and as the Head of the Social Cluster of the Research Development and Innovation Center, in which she additionally chaired the Institutional Ethics Review Committee on one of its campuses. Her competence as a statistician, panelist, and adviser is often sought after for undergraduate and graduate student theses as she has completed numerous research studies that have been presented at conferences and published in scholarly journals both locally and globally.
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José Antonio Juárez López holds a PhD and a Master of Science in Mathematics Education from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico. He currently works as a Full-Time Research Professor at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla. His main lines of research are: Affective domain in mathematics education, design and implementation of authentic mathematical tasks, and studies on alternative methods of assessment of mathematical learning.
Lisans, yüksek lisans ve doktora derecesini Gazi üniversitesinde matematik öğretimi üzerine çalışmalarla almıştır. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığında 20 yıl kadar ilköğretim matematik öğretmenliği yapmıştır. 10 yıl BİLSEM'de üstün yetenekli öğrencilerle çalışmıştır. Matematik eğitimi, üstün yetenekliler, temel eğitim, sınıf eğitimi, kaynaştırma eğitimi, öğrenme kayıpları, kapsayıcı eğitim, problem çözme, matematik hikayeleri gibi alanlarda çalışmalar yapmaktadır. Şu anda Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Temel Eğitim Bölümü Sınıf Eğitiminde matematik dersleri vermektedir.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Amal Sharif-Rasslan earned her B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics and mathematics education from the Technion Institute, Haifa, Israel. She is the head of the Mathematics Department and M.Ed. program for mathematics education at the Academic Arab College in Haifa, Israel.
She is involved in and has published articles and books in a variety of fields of research, including: 1) elementary mathematics, elementary combinatorics, and proofs without words; 2) advanced mathematical thinking, the development of the number concept historically versus developmentally, and decision making among preschool children; 3) innovative digital pedagogy and the use of computerized models in teaching mathematics; and 4) developing mathematical models for medical studies in the field of cardiology. She was the recipient of the William Harvey Award in 2015. amalras@arabcol.ac.il, amal.rasslan@gmail.com
Dr. Mehmet Başaran is a postdoctoral researcher at the STEM Education Center, University of Minnesota. He also serves as an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University’s Faculty of Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. He completed his Ph.D. at Gaziantep University, focusing on the applicability of the STEM approach in preschool education, and holds an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Teaching Certificate from İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University. During his master’s, he had a short visit to the University of Cambridge for the PGCSE Secondary Mathematics program. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Hacettepe University.
Dr. Başaran’s research interests lie in the areas of STEM program development, teacher education, and international schools, with a particular focus on early childhood STEAM education. He has made significant contributions through his work on computational thinking, coding skills assessment, and project-based learning for preschool children. His expertise is reflected in his involvement with several prestigious journals.
He has held visiting professor positions at various universities, including Zielona Gora University in Poland, Hasan Kalyoncu University, and Jordan University, reflecting his international experience in education. Furthermore, Dr. Başaran has been actively engaged in numerous national and international research projects, securing grants from prominent organizations such as the European Union and TÜBİTAK. His ongoing projects focus on STE²AM education, the integration of digital tools in early education, and the development of innovative teaching methods.
In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Başaran is the founder of Dünyatek Bilişim Teknoloji A.Ş., a company dedicated to information technology solutions. His numerous awards, including the 2023 Science Award from Gaziantep University and TÜBİTAK recognition, underscore his leadership in educational research and innovation.
Dr. Payne is an Assistant Professor at the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center at the University of Wyoming, working with professional learning for mathematics teachers across the state. She also supervises the middle level mathematics master’s program at UW. She previously taught middle and high school, working with students at all grade levels and provided professional learning for gifted teachers through the Belin-Blank Center (University of Iowa).
Anna has presented at numerous conferences at the state, national, and international levels on gifted and mathematics education.
Anna's research interests are in the areas of mathematical giftedness and creativity, as well as working with twice exceptionality in the classroom.
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fatih Kaleci, Necmettin Erbakan University Press (NEU PRESS) genel direktörüdür. Aynı zamanda Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Büyük Veri Birimi’nin koordinatörüdür. Matematik Eğitimi ve ekonomi alanlarında doktora derecelerine sahiptir. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi'nde Matematik eğitimi alanında akademisyen olarak görev yapmaktadır. Üniversitelerde akademik dergi ve kitap yayıncılığını koordine eden Türkiye'de ilk kez "Bilimsel Yayınlar Koordinatörlüğü"nün ve "NEU PRESS" yapısının kurulmasına öncülük etmiştir. Halen üniversite bünyesinde 32 bilimsel derginin koordinasyonundan sorumludur. Sahip olduğu yayıncılık deneyimi akademik yayıncılığın geliştirilmesi sürecinde birçok yazılım ve proje sürecini yönetmektedir. Bu süreçlerin yanı sıra akademik performans, üniversite sıralamaları ve üniversitenin sürdürülebilir politikalar üretmesi noktasında çeşitli faaliyetler ve projeler yürütmektedir. Uzmanlık alanı, matematik eğitimi, büyük veri ve veri analitiği, bilimsel yayıncılık, sürdürülebilirlik, akademik performans ve üniversite sıralamaları. Dr. KALECİ, Mart 2022'de EASE Konseyi'ne (Avrupa Bilim Editörleri Birliği) seçilmiştir. Aynı zaman da Uluslararası Üniversite Kütüphaneleri Birliği (International Association of University Libraries - IATUL) üyesidir. 2024 yılında EBSCO Dünya Danışma Kuruluna seçilmiştir
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Assoc. Prof. Dr2. Hasan Said Tortop was born and raised in İzmir, Türkiye. He graduated from the Department of Science Education at Manisa Celal Bayar University in 1998. In the same year, he began his career as a science teacher under the Ministry of National Education (MoNE). He completed his master's degree in Science Education at Celal Bayar University in 2001. In 2010, he earned his Ph.D. in Physics (Physics Education) from Süleyman Demirel University. During the last three years of his teaching career (2008–2011), he worked at a Science and Art Center for gifted students. In 2011, he was appointed to the Faculty of Education at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEU). There, he founded the Special Education Research and Application Center for Gifted Children (2013), developed the Education Program for Gifted Bridge with University (EPGBU, 2013–2015), and established the Journal for the Education of Gifted Research (JGER), serving as its editor. He has led a TÜBİTAK project related to gifted students (with 5 coordinators and 3 expert trainers). He became an associate professor in Science Education in 2014. He was appointed to the Department of Special Education at Istanbul Aydın University in 2017, and later to the Department of Child Development at Istanbul Esenyurt University in 2020. To date, he has supervised 30 theses. He earned a second bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Anadolu University Open Education Faculty in 2020. In October 2023, he completed his second Ph.D. in Disability Studies (Special Education) at Trakya University. He has published 19 books and over 100 national and international articles. He currently serves as executive editor of two academic journals related to gifted education (Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists and Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity) and teaches as a visiting scholar at various universities. His areas of interest include science education, gifted education, talent development, and special education. Web site: hasansaidtortop.com E-mail: hasansaidfen@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0002-0899-4033 Web: https://hasansaidtortop.com GoogleScholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MqAQWXsAAAAJ&hl=tr
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