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Title:
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ANALYZING THE SUITABILITY OF COMPUTER ATTITUDE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MEASURING STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY TOOLS USED IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
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Author(s):
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Jose Gamez, Oscar Villalobos, Youngjin Lee and Kinshuk |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-72-6 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Computer Attitude Questionnaire, Technology Acceptance in Education, Confidence Using Computers, Anxiety, Educational Technology in Mathematics, Explorator |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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69 |
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Last Page:
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76 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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As technology tools, such as MyOpenMath, MyLab Math, RStudio, and Python become increasingly integrated into college-level mathematics instruction, it is essential to understand how students perceive and interact with these platforms. Many students struggle with confidence using computers and anxiety, which can hinder their ability to fully engage with course content and succeed academically. This study evaluates the reliability and structural validity of the Computer Attitude Questionnaire (CAQ), a survey instrument designed to measure students' confidence and anxiety related to computer use in academic settings. Drawing on responses from 161 undergraduate students enrolled in mathematics courses, the study examines internal consistency and factor structure through Cronbach's alpha and Principal Component Analysis. Results confirmed a unidimensional structure, with strong item loadings and acceptable internal consistency after reverse-coding negatively worded items. Demographic analyses revealed that male and online students reported slightly higher levels of confidence using computers compared to their peers, while age-related differences were minimal. These findings affirm the CAQ as a reliable instrument for measuring student attitudes toward technology tools in mathematics education and offer a foundation for future research, including confirmatory factor analysis, integration with additional attitude measures, and longitudinal studies tracking confidence and engagement over time. |
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