The Math and Science Engagement Scales: Scale development, validation, and psychometric properties

• Published in: Learning and instruction Vol. 43; pp. 16 - 26
• Main Authors: Wang, Ming-Te, Fredricks, Jennifer A., Ye, Feifei, Hofkens, Tara L., Linn, Jacqueline Schall
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2016
• Subjects: Bifactor model; Math and science engagement; Multi-informant; Multidimensionality; Student engagement; Multidimensionality; Multi-informant; Bifactor model; Student engagement; Math and science engagement

There is an urgent need to develop appropriate instruments to measure student engagement in math and science for the fields of research and practice. The present study developed and validated student- and teacher-report survey measures of student engagement in math and science. The measures are buil...