Usability of Mathematics Value Scale (MaVscale) to Promote Learning in Secondary Schools for Innovative and Educational Development Sustainability

Abstract

Developing and validating a Mathematics Value Scale (MaVscale) among senior secondary students has received minimal attention in previous research, which largely focused on the significance of Mathematics Value and its antecedent elements through survey and experimental studies. This study therefore aimed to establish the usability of the newly created MaVscale among Nigerian senior secondary students. The scale included dimensions such as basic, intelligence, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) confirmed the suitability of MaVscale for usability. Fit indices were as follows: Standardised Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) = 0.04 (close to zero), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) = 0.94 (greater than 0.90), Goodness-of-Fit Index (GFI) = 0.91, Adjusted Goodness-of-Fit Index (AGFI) = 0.89, Normed Fit Index (NFI) = 0.92, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = 0.95, and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) = 0.05. These results indicate that MaVscale is valid and reliable for measuring mathematics values. Hence, MaVscale is accepted as a usable tool for promoting learning in secondary schools, thereby fostering innovation and supporting educational development sustainability.