A Validation Study Of The Saudi Version Of The Mathematics Confidence Scale Among General Education Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to validate the Saudi version of the Mathematics Confidence Scale among undergraduate students. To achieve this, a sample of 1324 undergraduate students from various schools across Saudi Arabia was selected. The participants' demographics, including gender, grade, and type of school, were considered in order to ensure a representative sample. The participants were given the Mathematics Confidence Scale questionnaire, which consisted of 30 statements related to their confidence in mathematical abilities. Each statement was rated on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The Likert scale was chosen to measure participants' responses because it allows for a more nuanced understanding of their levels of confidence in mathematics. The results indicated That the Saudi Version of the Mathematics Confidence Scale is reliable and valid. This suggests that the scale can be used effectively to assess the confidence levels of undergraduate students in mathematics in Saudi Arabia. Further research should be conducted to investigate the psychometric properties of the Saudi Version of the Mathematics Confidence Scale using IRT models. IRT models can provide more in-depth analysis of item response patterns and help identify specific areas where students may be lacking confidence in mathematics. They can also help determine whether certain items on the scale are functioning as intended and provide insights for improving the scale's overall validity and reliability