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Interdisciplinary learning: Development of mathematical confidence, value, and the interconnectedness of mathematics
Citation
Ng, D. K. E., & Stillman, G. (2007). Interdisciplinary learning: Development of mathematical confidence, value, and the interconnectedness of mathematics. In J. Watson & K. Beswick (Eds.), Mathematics: Essential research, essential practice: Proceedings of the 30th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (p. 533-542). Tasmania, Australia: MERGA of Australasia.
Abstract
This paper describes the process of developing a survey instrument aimed at measuring aspects of mathematical confidence, value, and the interconnectedness of mathematics as part of a larger study investigating the thinking processes and attitudes towards mathematics
of Singaporean secondary school students (aged 12-14) during interdisciplinary learning.
Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses on scale items tested revealed six scales with sound validity and reliability properties. The scales are intended for measuring attitudes towards mathematics particularly during interdisciplinary education.
Date Issued
July 2007
ISBN
9781920846138
Description
This paper was presented at the 30th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, held in Tasmania, Australia from 2 – 6 Jul 2007