Short Version Attitudes toward Mathematics Inventory (SHORT ATMI)

This is a shortened version of the Attitudes Towards Mathematics Inventory (short ATMI), it measures four subscale: mathematics enjoyment; mathematics motivation; self-confidence in mathematics; perceived value of mathematics. This assessments is a shorter more up-to-date version of the original tool, and it addresses the issue of an all western sample. Participants were able to complete this survey in less than 10 minutes, it is good when time is limited.

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Assessment Type:

Self-assessment

Scale:

5 point Likert scale

Publication Date:

Jan 01, 2013

Respondent:

1,160 participants in Singapore; Mean age = 17.9 years

Domain(s) Evaluated:

Engagement

Sample items:

1. I get a great deal of satisfaction out of solving a mathematics problem. I have usually enjoyed studying mathematics in school. 2. Mathematics is dull and boring.

Reliability:

Î± = 0.93, satisfactory test-retest over a 1-month period (mean rxx = 0.75)

Validity:

High for individual subscales (Î±=0.87) and gained

Frequency:

Rarely

Administration time:

10 minutes minutes

Requires a Computer:

Requires Internet Access:

Primary reference:

Lim, S. Chapman, E (2013). Development of a short form of the attitudes toward mathematics inventory. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 82 145-164.

Other References:
Lim, S. Y., & Chapman, E. (2015). Effects of using history as a tool to teach mathematics on studentsâ€™ attitudes, anxiety, motivation and achievement in grade 11 classrooms.Â Educational Studies in Mathematics,Â 90(2), 189-212.

Comments:

An abbreviated version of ATMI was created (due to the authors suggesting the original was too long/dated/assessed only with western samples) and analyzed confirmatory factor analyses, which supported the original four-factor structure. However certain factors were found to have high correlation with each other, therefore three factors were removed forming the SHORT ATMI. The new survey had high correlation with the original (r=.96) and the validity was demonstrated through inter-correlation between subscales. Cronbachâ€™s alpha analyzing internal consistency was 0.97 overall. The participants were also able to finish the new scale in less than 10 minutes making more applicable for on site administration.