Validation of Value Scale Development (VSD) Theory for Student Mathematics Value (SMaV) Scale Development

Abstract

Theoretical framework is essential in almost every field of research. It involves terms that are clearly defined to provide a particular perspective through which a topic can be examined. So, the theoretical framework for the SMaV Scale development directed the study to produce an effective means of measuring Students' Mathematics Value. Through the results of the validation tests conducted using R software packages, it was discovered that the scale is reliable and valid with the Root Mean Squared Error of Approximation (RMSEA) = ≤ 0.05; Root Mean Square Residual (RMSR) close to 0 and Turker-Lewis Index (TLI) > 0.9 (Hu & Bentler, 2009). Then concluded that the proposed theoretical framework known as Value Scale Development Theory (VSDT) for SMaV Scale development was found appropriate for any new scale development and so recommended to be used for future related studies.