Open AccessValidation of the teaching mathematical modeling self-efficacy scale (TMMSS)
Author(s) -
Micah Stohlmann,
Yoona Yang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ripem. revista internacional de pesquisa em educação matemática
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2238-0345
DOI - 10.37001/ripem.v11i3.2744
Subject(s) - computer science , mathematical model , scale (ratio) , context (archaeology) , structural equation modeling , management science , mathematics education , mathematics , engineering , machine learning , paleontology , statistics , physics , quantum mechanics , biology
Mathematical modeling has many possible benefits for students when implemented in K–12 mathematics instruction. When teachers have positive self-efficacy for mathematical modeling it is more likely they will continue to implement it. In order to measure teacher’s self-efficacy in the context of teaching mathematical modeling the development of an instrument specific to mathematical modeling is needed. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Teaching Mathematical Modeling Self-Efficacy Scale (TMMSS) as a tool for measuring perceived teacher preparedness for implementing mathematical modeling. The TMMSS was constructed through a thorough review of the literature regarding K–12 mathematical modeling and prior research on the development of teacher self-efficacy instruments. The participants for this study were from the USA. The TMMSS can be useful for evaluation of mathematical modeling professional development and school-based mathematical modeling research.