Factor structure,Reliability,Validity &Nomalization of The  Thomas & Dowker'S  Math Attitude and  Anxiety Questionnaires(MAAQ)

Jamalizavareh, Shokouh; Nadi, Mohammad Ali

doi:10.22054/jem.2016.6019

Factor structure,Reliability,Validity &Nomalization of The Thomas & Dowker'S Math Attitude and Anxiety Questionnaires(MAAQ)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Shokouh Jamalizavareh ¹

Mohammad Ali Nadi ²

¹ ,Department Of Psychology,Faculty Of Education And Psychology, Islamic Azad University Of Isfahan(Khorasgan), Isfahan, Khorasgan, Iran.

² Department Of Psychology,Faculty Of Education And Psychology, Islamic Azad University Of Isfahan(Khorasgan), Isfahan, Khorasgan, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22054/jem.2016.6019

Abstract

Abstract

Background and objective : Researches on academic achievement has demonstrated multiple factors including self-assessment, interest and anxiety are involved. This research is enforced with the aim of normalizing Thomas& Dowker's Math Attitude and Anxiety Questionnaire .Method: The statistical universe of this research was the boy and girl students, in the fourth base of Tehran's public elementary schools in the educational years 2014-15. According Cohen's table (2000), 398 students were simple random sampling selected as samples. To evaluate reliability, cronbach's alpha coefficient, parallel test and test-retest methods, and for evaluating the validity, Exploratory and Confirmatory factor analysis were used.Results: Cronbach alpha was for the total scale 0.6, and four subscales of self-assessment, Interest, Worry and Anxiety, 0.88 ,0.86 , 0.82, 0.86 . Cronbach's alpha between the two times Inventory was 0.8 Confirmatory factor analysis indicated this Questionnaire has 4 operating with optimal fit index. Pearson's correlation coefficient for the relationship with Zank Anxiety scale was 0.72.Conclusion: According to the results, MAAQ is a valid and reliable tool to identify type of attitude and degree of math anxiety in students.

Keywords

"Normalization"

"Math Anxiety"

"Self – Assssment"