شبكة المعلومات العربية التربوية

The purpose of this study was to adapt and assess the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the shortened version of the Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Attitudes Scales (aFSMAS) in terms of evidence of reliability and validity of scores. The aFSMAS was administered to 157 university students in Saudi Arabia. The results of a confirmatory factor analysis supported the four-factor correlated structure, which was chosen from the original instrument, based on several fit indices. Thus, the findings of this study provided evidence that confirmed the good psychometric properties of the aFSMAS. The present study provides a scale that is valid and reliable to measure the attitudes toward mathematics suitably for Saudis and Saudi culture. The scale may be a helpful tool for teachers and school counselors interested in determining individuals who may have low mathematics performance and achievement because of their attitudes. (Author’s abstract)