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The Abbreviated Math Anxiety Scale (AMAS)

Construction, Validity, and Reliability

Derek R. Hopko

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Rajan Mahadevan

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Robert L. Bare

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Melissa K. Hunt

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Psychometric properties of mathematics anxiety measures have not adequately been studied. Using a large sample size (N = 1,239), the authors developed an abbreviated math anxiety measure, examined its psychometric properties, and assessed the generalizability of the model across samples. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a nine-item measure and strong internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and good convergent/divergent validity was demonstrated with an independent sample. When administered to a replication sample, indexes suggested an excellent model fit. The Abbreviated Math Anxiety Scale (AMAS) may represent a more parsimonious and valid approach to assess mathematics anxiety.

Key Words: math anxiety • assessment • factor analysis

Assessment, Vol. 10, No. 2, 178-182 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1073191103010002008
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