A Scale for Monitoring Studentsâ Attitudes to Learning Mathematics with Technology

Robyn Pierce; Kaye Stacey; Anastasios Barkatsas

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In: Learning and Teaching MathematicsâWeaving the Nexus of Values, Attitudes and Beliefs

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Robyn Pierce

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DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004745308_009

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Abstract

The Mathematics and Technology Attitudes Scale (MTAS) is a simple scale for middle secondary years students that monitors five affective variables relevant to learning mathematics with technology. The sub-scales measure mathematics confidence, confidence with technology, attitude to learning mathematics with technology and two aspects of engagement in learning mathematics. The paper presents a model of how technology use can enhance mathematics achievement, a review of other instruments and a psychometric analysis of the MTAS. It also reports the responses of 350 students from 6 schools to demonstrate the power of the MTAS to provide useful insights for teachers and researchers. âAttitude to learning mathematics with technologyâ had a wider range of scores than other variables studied. For boys, this attitude is correlated only with confidence in using technology, but for girls the only relationship found was a negative correlation with mathematics confidence. These differences need to be taken into account when planning instruction.

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Learning and Teaching MathematicsâWeaving the Nexus of Values, Attitudes and Beliefs

Selected Works of Dr Tasos Barkatsas

Series:Â Global Education in the 21st Century, Volume: 16

Cover Learning and Teaching MathematicsâWeaving the Nexus of Values, Attitudes and Beliefs

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Print Publication Date:: 06 Sep 2025

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Learning and Teaching MathematicsâWeaving the Nexus of Values, Attitudes and Beliefs