From: Validation of the Mathematics Motivation Questionnaire (MMQ) for secondary school students
Construct and item | Loading | |
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Intrinsic value (Cronbach’s α = 0.849; ω = 0.871) | ||
1 | I enjoy learning math | 0.860 |
22 | I find learning math interesting | 0.861 |
27 | I like math that challenges me | 0.568 |
Self-regulation (Cronbach’s α = 0.708; ω = 0.706) | ||
5 | If I am having trouble learning the math, I try to figure out why | 0.523 |
8 | I put enough effort into learning the math | 0.653 |
9 | I use strategies that ensure I learn math well | 0.658 |
26 | I prepare well for math tests and quizzes | 0.591 |
Self-efficacy (Cronbach’s α = 0.865; ω = 0.885) | ||
21 | I am confident I will do well on math assignments and projects | 0.780 |
24 | I believe I can master the knowledge and skills in the math course | 0.512 |
28 | I am confident I will do well on math tests | 0.870 |
29 | I believe I can earn a grade of “A” in the math course | 0.694 |
Utility value (Cronbach’s α = 0.885; ω = 0.896) | ||
10 | I think about how learning math can help me get a good job | 0.823 |
11 | I think about how the math I learn will be helpful to me | 0.798 |
17 | I think about how learning math can help my career | 0.900 |
19 | I think about how I will use math I learn | 0.723 |
Test anxiety (Cronbach’s α = 0.770; ω = 0.808) | ||
4 | I am nervous about how I will do on the math tests | 0.909 |
6 | I become anxious when it is time to take a math test | 0.679 |
13 | I worry about failing math tests | 0.731 |
14 | I am concerned that the other students are better in math | 0.471 |
15 | I think about how my math grade will affect my overall grade point average | 0.465 |